Re: Severely Depressed :*(

[Guest guest]

keep your fingers crossed......there is hope....i am sure everything will

work out for you.....

kim

[Guest guest]

Cheryl-

I'm so sorry to hear that. However, if is ready to put up a fight, you

need to go in with both guns smoking. I can fully understand your being

extremely let down and disappointed, not to mention down right angry...but, as

tough as it may be, turn that energy around to work in your favor. Go see

on Friday, and together the 2 of you can give 'em hell! I know this is all easy

for me to say, but please don't get discouraged to the point that you give up on

it. Maybe if you study up on other's experiences that have been denied, and

what they did, it can give you some ideas for when you meet with . The

Obesity Help website has a lot of information on this.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/m-instrouble.phtml

We're all here for you, so keep in touch and let us know how you are. Hang in

there!

Jeff

Severely Depressed :*(

Well today I was officially denied. No words can explain how I feel. I can't

stop crying and I just don't want to believe it. @ Dr. Thayer's said

the letter sounded like they did not understand obesity and it seemed more

like a delay tactic. She wants me to call her Friday so we can devise a plan.

I can't help but feel like it is hopeless. So until then I sit here

depressed. Sorry for the unhappy email guys but I know I can talk to you

about this cuz you understand how important this surgery is for us. Thanx for

listening

Cheryl L.

[Guest guest]

Cheryl-

I'm so sorry to hear that. However, if is ready to put up a fight, you

need to go in with both guns smoking. I can fully understand your being

extremely let down and disappointed, not to mention down right angry...but, as

tough as it may be, turn that energy around to work in your favor. Go see

on Friday, and together the 2 of you can give 'em hell! I know this is all easy

for me to say, but please don't get discouraged to the point that you give up on

it. Maybe if you study up on other's experiences that have been denied, and

what they did, it can give you some ideas for when you meet with . The

Obesity Help website has a lot of information on this.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/m-instrouble.phtml

We're all here for you, so keep in touch and let us know how you are. Hang in

there!

Jeff

Severely Depressed :*(

Well today I was officially denied. No words can explain how I feel. I can't

stop crying and I just don't want to believe it. @ Dr. Thayer's said

the letter sounded like they did not understand obesity and it seemed more

like a delay tactic. She wants me to call her Friday so we can devise a plan.

I can't help but feel like it is hopeless. So until then I sit here

depressed. Sorry for the unhappy email guys but I know I can talk to you

about this cuz you understand how important this surgery is for us. Thanx for

listening

Cheryl L.

[Guest guest]

hi cheryl

im so sorry to hear that. Can you switch jobs, switch insurance companies?

just a thought!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Cheryl,

It is most likely a delay tactic. In the 10 months I have been on-line with

this group I have never heard of anyone being denied (well in the end

anyway). Dr. Thayer's office will work with you, and your insurance company

to get you your approval.

Hugs,

Joni - Dr. Thayer 11/27/00

[Guest guest]

Cheryl, It is sooo hard to be denied, rejected refused for this surgery.

i know cause after 9 months of being processed inspected detected I was

denied for surgery...but it lead to being accepted at another hospital, with

a differant Dr. and procedure. 8 months later I had a sucessful surgery

that was right for meand less invasive with a quicker healing time. But

when I was denied it was the pits. It was hard for me to turn my attitude

around and go for the gold but I did use the rejection time to design a

pre-op plan that allowed me to prepare and condition my body for a positive

experience too, so take a deep breath and use your allies. We are all here

for you! Take care and keep posting Priscilla

> From: Butterfly71201@...

> Reply-To: OSSG-NewEngland

> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:01:39 EDT

> To: OSSG-NewEngland

> Subject: Severely Depressed :*(

>

> Well today I was officially denied. No words can explain how I feel. I can't

> stop crying and I just don't want to believe it. @ Dr. Thayer's said

> the letter sounded like they did not understand obesity and it seemed more

> like a delay tactic. She wants me to call her Friday so we can devise a plan.

> I can't help but feel like it is hopeless. So until then I sit here

> depressed. Sorry for the unhappy email guys but I know I can talk to you

> about this cuz you understand how important this surgery is for us. Thanx for

> listening

> Cheryl L.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good luck in your battle. From what I understand, a lot of insurance

companies just need that extra little push in order to approve the surgery.

I think a lot of people who are having difficulties send in research showing

how the surgery works and what the results are. There are a few articles

which may help you at http://www.obesitylaw.com/articles.htm

S

Severely Depressed :*(

Well today I was officially denied. No words can explain how I feel. I can't

stop crying and I just don't want to believe it. @ Dr. Thayer's said

the letter sounded like they did not understand obesity and it seemed more

like a delay tactic. She wants me to call her Friday so we can devise a

plan.

I can't help but feel like it is hopeless. So until then I sit here

depressed. Sorry for the unhappy email guys but I know I can talk to you

about this cuz you understand how important this surgery is for us. Thanx

for

listening

Cheryl L.

[Guest guest]

Cheryl:

I to was denied by the insurance company, the two days before my surgery was

scheduled. I had been working with the insurance company for months, my

surgery was for Thursday and on Tuesday at 4:30 they denied me. Not a lot of

time to fight that let me tell you. at Dr. Thayers is absolutely

wonderful, fantastic, strong, supportive, anything else you can think of that

is positive. She will get right in and help you fight the battle against the

insurance company. You didn't mention what carrier you have, I had Cigna who

is absolutely terrible. Hang in there, you can AND SHOULD fight it. Don't

let them win!

Feel free to email me anytime regarding this battle. I am more a lurker than

a " talker " but I am almost 4 months post-op and willing to help in anyway.

3/1/01

Dr. Thayer

[Guest guest]

Cheryl:

I to was denied by the insurance company, the two days before my surgery was

scheduled. I had been working with the insurance company for months, my

surgery was for Thursday and on Tuesday at 4:30 they denied me. Not a lot of

time to fight that let me tell you. at Dr. Thayers is absolutely

wonderful, fantastic, strong, supportive, anything else you can think of that

is positive. She will get right in and help you fight the battle against the

insurance company. You didn't mention what carrier you have, I had Cigna who

is absolutely terrible. Hang in there, you can AND SHOULD fight it. Don't

let them win!

Feel free to email me anytime regarding this battle. I am more a lurker than

a " talker " but I am almost 4 months post-op and willing to help in anyway.

3/1/01

Dr. Thayer

[Guest guest]

Cheryl:

I to was denied by the insurance company, the two days before my surgery was

scheduled. I had been working with the insurance company for months, my

surgery was for Thursday and on Tuesday at 4:30 they denied me. Not a lot of

time to fight that let me tell you. at Dr. Thayers is absolutely

wonderful, fantastic, strong, supportive, anything else you can think of that

is positive. She will get right in and help you fight the battle against the

insurance company. You didn't mention what carrier you have, I had Cigna who

is absolutely terrible. Hang in there, you can AND SHOULD fight it. Don't

let them win!

Feel free to email me anytime regarding this battle. I am more a lurker than

a " talker " but I am almost 4 months post-op and willing to help in anyway.

3/1/01

Dr. Thayer

[Guest guest]

Cheryl

Just getting around to reading my mail and saw your distressing news.

However, don't give up. If anyone can persuade the insurance company to

approve you, it's Dr. Thayer's team. They have had wonderful success getting

other denials turned around and should be able to help you. Hopefully, since

I am so far behind in my mail, by the time you read this, you will have

already been approved. Good luck and keep us posted.

Lois