Guest guest Posted May 13, 2000 Report Share Posted May 13, 2000 > Well Gang, I heard from my appeal today. I had expected a denial and > was emotionally ready for it. We are self-insured at the hospital > that I work at and weight loss surgery is not a covered benefit. > What did surprise me and toally Pi** me off is that they said they > researched the procedure and that it is " too Risky " . I haven't > gotten my official letter in the mail, yet, but my good friend at > work was the bearer of the bad news. She had to send me the letter > under her name. I just don't get it. They had everything both > letter's from Dr. R., my PCP referrel, and my info. on the costs. > You'd think a hospital corporation would be more in tune to the facts. > > Sorry for being long winded, I needed to vent. The past 24 hrs have > been awful. We coded (he stopped breathing) the baby of one of the > nurses who works with me last night at work. It was awful. He was > stabilized enough to be shipped to NC Baptist hospital by AirCare > (helicopter), but it was just a terrible experience. ALL PRAYERS > NEEDED ~~ His name is Juston and he is only 9 months old. > > Thanks Guys, It's a good thing I gave up drinking several years ago, > or I'd go find a marguarita the size of a bath tub and crawl in. (boy > can you image the size of the salt shaker?!? Anyway, gonna go drown > my sorrows in a frozen Coke, instead and snuggle my little angel. > > Yours in Christ's Love, > Donna B. Statesville, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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