Beginning

Feb 13, 2012

In early January 2012, I asked my regular doctor for a referral to a weight loss surgeon.  I received paper work to fill out and send back on January 26th.  I faxed the information back on January 28th .  I didn't hear back, so I called on February 13th. I spoke with "Ruby" who attempted to locate my info packet with no success.  I was a little crushed because I have been through part of the process before, only to find after several out of town trips and a psych evaluation and meetings with the surgeon that my insurance listed wls as a specific exclusion. 

Here I am 4 or 5 years later trying again.  Different insurance, and lots of hope and a little anxiety of being disappointed again. This did not feel good knowing that here we are 2 weeks into February and the waiting has been for nothing. No reviewing or scheduling or insurance contacting was going on. Nothing. Just me thinking about it every day while nothing was happening. I'm pretty disappointed, but still hopeful.  This time I know my insurance, TML covers wls and post-op reconstructive surgery as well.  I believe I will have to do some supervised weight loss/dieting for 6 months, but I'm not 100% sure at this time. 

On a brighter note, Ruby was appologetic for the paperwork not being there after verifying it was sent to the proper fax number and all.  She did go ahead and schedule my initial appoinment to meet the surgeon. My "Jump start" appointment is set for March 9th.  That is 25 days away. It seems like forever for now, but at least I have a solid date & time. (3pm).  So that is where I am today on February 14th (12:41 A.M.)  I will post again when something changes.

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