Down But Not Out? yet?
HHHH! I am so sad. I feel so lost and so alone.
I went to my wls seminar yesterday only to find out
that there are continual problems with Anthem Blue
Cross and Blue Shield to approve WLS! Only five people
have been approved from my doctor’s office in the last
year here in Ohio. I am going to have to jump through
hoops, find proof that I was in a supervised weight loss
program, though Physician’s Weight Loss Center is no
longer in business, and prove that I have some sort of
medical condition (even though I am as healthy as a
horse). I am suicidally depressed. If I can’t get this
surgery, what can I do? I am doomed!
March 11th, 2003 at 5:35 am
i there!<br><br>Have you any problems with your
weight affecting your weight bearling joints (knees
etc)or your breathing….your family doctor should be
able to give you something along that line..here in
Canada we need to prove it is required for health
reasons…and that bit about the supervised weight
loss..doesn’t your doctor have knowledge about that or even if
you have receipts if you had to pay anything…I
would be trying anything and everything…you’ll do it
just kept on plugging ahead and don’t give up …love
and hugs Shirley
March 11th, 2003 at 9:37 pm
aura, I read your post and was truly saddened to
see that you are so desperate for this surgery that
you would actually want to take your own life. Please
Laura, I emplore you to seek help with your depression
about WLS. I can’t stress enough about having a good
mind set when approaching this surgery. It is not easy
by any means and the depression that normally
follows this surgery could only complicate the depression
your going through right now.<br>I saw your web site
photo and you are a beautiful person! Don’t give up on
yourself or your dreams.<br>Not to mention your wonderful
family that would be so lost without you!<br>I’ll say
one last thing here and end….I have a deep seated
faith in my Lord. I truly believe with all my heart
that where ever the Lord closes a door that He always
opens a window somewhere else. When ever things of "the
world" over come you just give up the battle and give it
to the Lord to battle for you…but you’ve got to
remember to "give them up" to Him.<br>I hope I didn’t
offend you or anyone else here, I’m not a bible thumper
as some may think. I just <br>hope and pray you find
the way to having your surgery!<br>Take
care,<br>Wendy…..Clearfield, UT<br>Open RNY 4-14-99 w/gall bladder
removal<br>Dr. Gerald Goodman, Salt Lake City<br>pre op weight
355<br>post op as of 5-6 321
March 12th, 2003 at 1:40 pm
hank you so much for your support. That was
Laura
silly of me to fall off the deep end like that. I am
very upset that my insurance co. is going to make me
fight so hard for this, but I am writing to all my
previous doctors for info. now. I will jump through their
hoops and do whatever it takes. I am sorry if I upset
anyone by my crazy post. Thanks.