Sad...just sad...and very very angry

[samplergal]

I was supposed to have gastric sleeve surgery on July 1 at Johns Hopkins. I had gone through all the hoops required and had initially been denied by my insurance. I was waiting to hear from my surgeon's office regarding how to proceed with the appeals process, when I heard again that I had been approved. I got a date, I did all my pre op stuff and was on the bed, with IV in and ready to roll. 30 minutes prior to surgery I was told all that was in error. Someone in the dr office was wrong and was fired about this error. The program director and surgeon both admitted this error. Doesn't help me though.

So I am trying to pick up the pieces from this and figure out another way. I can't stop crying and feel pretty hopeless.

Just needed to vent to people that understand the despair I am feeling.

[ahmadza]

Its not the end of the world !! just relax and figure out another way soon ,,,

[janetm]

That must have been awful for you! Well there are ways to finance a self-pay but I expect you already know this. Many people go to Mexico too ... I did. I put the surgery on my card and am slowly paying off my debt. It was definitely worth it ... good luck! Hang in there.

[samplergal]

Thanks, but right now it feels like the end. I can't find my passport. I'm 58. It seems pretty improbable.

[sauerpowermomma]

I was 58 when I had mine too. I can't imagine how that must have been for you. I atree with the lady that said go to Mexico, or finance it somehow, and then you do it on YOUR terms. DON'T quit. this can happen for you.

[Mbenson5]

Aw, I am so sorry! You must be devastated. I know I would have been! I hope you continue to fight your insurance! Persistance may pay off. Best to you!

[monalisa]

Hello Sampelgal

I am so sorry that this happened to you. I was denied by my job insurance because they stated it was cosmetic surgery. I wasn't trying to add on, I was trying to get the WLS and according to Atena Blue Cross Blue Shield they did not cover it. For the past 10 years I was going through with Atena Blue Cross Blue Shield until my coworker informed me to get a secondary insurance. So April 1, 2014 I started my secondary insurance of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. I was approved on June 23, 2014 for the WLS from my secondary insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. So maybe you may just have to change you insurance. Please never give up

[Deecomp57]

I am so sorry that you went through this-this process is hard enough without someone screwing things up. Although there is one thing you need to remember...this is not about them, this is about you! You need to do this for yourself, regardless of what obstacles come your way. Maybe there was a reason why it did not happen that day-we will never know. I was also denied by the insurance after going through six months of pcp visits, psych evaluation and nutritionist visit. On the day that I was denied, January 29, 2014, I contacted the coordinator for Dr. Quinones to have the surgery in Mexico. I was not going to wait through appeals or whatever someone else decided I needed to do. This was my health at stake (I am 56), and no one else's. We are ultimately responsible for our own well-being, no one should be able to determine when you can get healthy, not if there are alternatives available. I had my surgery on February 13, 2014, and after 24 years of hypertension medication, I am down to 25 mg/day. My asthma is now controlled and my oxygen levels are normal. I no longer take Protonix for acid and am healthier than ever in over 24 years. Do not allow man's errors to deter your healthy future. Get yourself together and refocus your energies-don't allow anyone to take this from you. With each day that passes is another day of loss happiness. Pray on it-you will be surprised at your inner strength. My prayers are with you

[CandyPants81]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Please please don't give up. If you can get together enough to go self pay in Mexico or finance here in the states please do so. I agree with the other poster who said this is about you. Don't give up.

[Ann2]

That's tough. Really tough. I can completely understand how you've had the wind knocked out of your sails.

But that wind will come back. And then you'll figure out a way to change your life for the better. I know you will.

[bonnie1702]

Just so you know. I'm going through Weight loss Agency and they told me I did not have to have my passport. Yes it's your best option but not your only option. I'm going there with my birth certificate, drivers license and SSN card. They said there would be no problems and I've spoke with several other people who have done the same with absolutely no issues. I couldn't image this happening to me. God bless and look into other options.

[azladyrider]

I would never dream of going to Tijuana without a passport. I don't care what anyone tells me. It's me that will be nailed at the border, not them. Why risk it? I have heard more than a few people that really had to do some talking and begging to be let back into the US.

[fri38cy]

I took out a loan and put on some on credit card to get my covered because my insurance wouldn't cover it.

[mzt]

I too am very sad for you. It must be hard going through all of that to find out you can't have the surgery. I am scheduled for 7/16 in Tijuana also at OCC. I did not have to finance it but I have a friend who did and said that the credit requirements are very minimal if that helps. Go to some websites, you tube, forums on here and do your research but do not give up. There are options that keep you in the driver's seat. Good luck!

[broncos_fan]

I don't blame you for being upset. I'm so sorry keep your head up and I hope the appeal goes well