This is a blog of my journey towards being a healthy weight. Everyone in my family has diabetes, and I want to live to see my grandchildren without the complications of this disease. I chose to use WLS to help me reach this goal, specifically vertical sleeve gastric surgery (VSG).
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Insurance - DENIED!!!!!
So, here I was waiting for the call. The one from Dr. Davidson's office (Bariatric Surgery Center of Dallas)to let me know that I was officially approved. When I answered the phone on Monday, I was soooooo happy to hear her say, "This is Dr. Davidson's office" and then WHAM! She told me that although I met the qualifications for both gastric bypass and lap-band surgery, my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield of California) does not cover the sleeve. I was overwhelmed by an intense disappointment. I don't want the other two surgeries, and this (the gastric sleeve) is the best one for me. I told my hubbie that I would just go without, but he knows me and said to find out how much self pay is and we will just find a way. So I did, and here we are.
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Ouch! what a kick just don't give up it sounds like you have got your priorities strait so keep at it. I know those protein shakes are not that great don't burn your self out on them. The shakes are good for you but change it up chicken chicken chicken and salad.
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