Guest guest Posted November 19, 2000 Report Share Posted November 19, 2000 Suzanne, Sorry I'm late in responding...little behind on the emails right now!! As for your appeal letter, one thing I stressed in mine was what I was at risk for developing b/c of the excess pounds and gave statistics for how much I was at risk. I told them that although I didn't have many of these problems now, in the future I most likely would and told them how costly it would be to treat. It would cost them more in the long run to NOT cover the surgery. As for significant changes since surgery...I'm no longer ruled by food. I can cross my legs now and I LOVE it!! I can wear my wedding ring and band after not being able to for over 8 years (I refused to have it resized). I like to glance in the mirror now and see the positive changes in my body. I can wear some XL clothes now, instead of 3X or 4X!!! I look forward to shopping! I am becoming more outgoing. I have increased energy. I have much fewer migraines. My joint pain is decreased. I could go on and on...but basically I am THRILLED with the HOPE that I now have! I'm happy to be a contact. Just email your questions privately. Tricia in IL MGB 8/10 -53 pounds <<Tricia: Hi, I am also in the process of appealing the denial from my insurance company which also has an exclusion for anything to do with morbid obesity.. i am trying the line that is is medically necessary since i also have serious arhtritis in both hips and knees... I am starting the packet and feel overwhelmed by all the things to do.. i am also scared of being rejected by dr. r i am self insured and do not have a hr perosn to appeal to I am appealing to the ins. co head office in Wis. any info you can send would be much appreciated/ thank you for your time.. ps what would you say is the most significant change you have had/felt underogne since the surgery and how much did you weigh when you had it? Perhaps you would be kind enough to be contact as well. thanks again Suzanne in Flagler Beach>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2000 Report Share Posted November 20, 2000 Color me very happy to have heard from you, Thank you and I will be contacting you!!!!!Happy Turkey Day!! Suzanne in Flagler Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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