Bummed out
I just found out today that I have to have a
bunch of tests done. The surgeon Humana referred me to
said she wants these test done before she will even
talk to me. All the nurses are saying Humana will
never pay for the surgery simply based on my weight.
So, they want me to have the tests to determine if I
have GERD. I was supposed to have had the tests months
back, but, there was a big confusion as to what surgery
I was wanting. Needless to say I didn’t have the
tests, and if I would have I’d be that much closer to
knowing if Humana is even going to pay. Depending on the
outcome of the tests I could still be denied. I am so
depressed. I just wish I had the money to pay for it out of
pocket. If Humana won’t pay I will have to wait 2 years,
when my car is paid off. I didn’t even realize ins.
co. would do it for GERD. I guess its just as well,
because I am trying to get a different job. Rumor has it
the place will start hiring in April. If I get a
different job, maybe I should get different insurance! I
imagine it wouldn’t make much diference, most ins. co.
require co-morbidities. I’ll quit whining now, I’m having
a real pity party for myself! Linda
November 5th, 2003 at 6:21 am
Hi, tomorrow will be 4 weeks since I went to see
doctor and still no news from insurance. I’m really
getting up tight because on Wed. I am suppose to fly to
New York City (for the 1st time)<br>with my husband.
Everyone is asking if I am excited and all I can think
about is if I’ll fit in the airplane seat. Of couse I
can’t share this with anyone else because they wouldn’t
understand. Then there is a big banquet for my husband to
accept an award. I feel sorry for him <br>having to have
me aong. I’ve tried to think of excuses not to go. I
really hate myself for this. Its sad because in my mind
I think of myself as normal and it comes as a shock
when I see myself. Please pray for me. I pray my
insurance will come through before school is out. Thanks,
Spacedout
November 5th, 2003 at 11:42 am
what the heck is gerd? I’ve never heard of it. good luck.. today is the day
for me… the Dr. anyway..hope he’ll do the surgery..JJ
November 5th, 2003 at 5:02 pm
Ha! GERD is something something reflux disease! See I know what I’m talking
about! Good luck on your visit with the dr. : )
November 6th, 2003 at 3:44 am
The key word here is IF they won’t pay, keep
moving forward, keep fighting… if your Insurance won’t
pay, you could get that WLS Lawyer to help, he should
be less expensive to hire than paying out of pocket.
But at least keep fighting!!!! There is always a
chance that they will pay. Hang in there!<br>Karen
November 6th, 2003 at 9:05 am
The average airplane seat is 19 1/2 inches wide,
measuring the cushions, they are usually 22 inches deep.
First class is much larger. Measure the width of your
bathtub, mine is 24 inches wide. If you sit snug in your
bathtub, you will have a hard time in a plane seat. They
also have very short seatbelts and you will
undoubtedly need an extension, which is very embarrasing to
ask for.<br>Some flights have arms that lift up so
you can lift the arm between you and your husband,
but most flights, they are stable. Hope this helps to
save you some embarrasment. I once had to get off a
flight becasue the seats were too small. I was
mortified.
November 6th, 2003 at 2:26 pm
I’m about to start my insurance wait, I went to
my appt. with the Dr… I’m good to go for the
surgery..borderline but when I went in today my B/P was 130/100..
been high for the last few days.. so that helped..also
the fact that I had been on so many diets, they
worked but the wt. returned so, now I start this 2wk.
trial diet.writing down everything I eat,when I eat,
and also chew 20 times,wait 5 min. before each bite
etc… anyone else have to do that? I guess it’s to see
if I can train myself to eat right after the
surgery..w/o any problems..anyone have to do this??? any
advice.???.thanks you guys are wonderful…
November 6th, 2003 at 7:46 pm
Dear stclaire ,<br>Thank you for answering my
note. That must have been horrible having to get off
the plane. I’m<br>scared to death, this summer I flew
to England<br>and I just fit so I’m praying I still
do. This is terrible not even to be able to look
forward to a trip.I just wish I could get my surgery,
even tho I dread the thought of it. Please continue to
pray for me. I guess I’ll go take that bath now.(ha
ha)
November 7th, 2003 at 1:07 am
19 1/2 Inches? That’s awful! I can’t believe the
airlines get away with this. I’ve lost ninety pounds, and
now fit into size sixteen jeans. I think I look
pretty good, but my rear end is still a good 19" across
when I sit down. One more tip… The "bulkhead" seats
at the front of coach class will allow you some
extra leg room. But if what you need is hip room, ask
them not to seat you in the bulkhead seats. The arms
of those seats are always fixed and won’t raise up
to give you any extra room between you and your
husband. Have a good trip!
November 7th, 2003 at 6:28 am
Another thing… this is dishonest but if you
tell the airline that you have just had surgery of
some sort and need a specific seat, they have to give
it to you by law. That way you can have the roomiest
seats on the plane. Its not the most honest approach
but definately the least embarrasing. I once
pretended I was pregnant becasue the seat belt wouldnt fit
around me. I was so humiliated that I did that to save
face. It got me moved to first class becasue there were
wider, more spacious seats avail;able.
November 7th, 2003 at 11:49 am
Hi Barbie,<br><br>I just want to wish you the
<br>Please, don’t think badly of
best of luck with your trip and I *will* be praying
for you.
yourself…you deserve to enjoy this trip with your
husband.<br>I think it’s just ridiculous that they make the
seats so tiny on planes. I mean they REALLY DO and
before I got this surgery done, I was nervous about the
same situation when I flew to my brother’s wedding in
Florida. Everything went fine, but the seats are small,
even for someone at an ideal body weight…plane seats
are just cramped!<br>Also, good luck with your
surgery and getting your insurance to come through. I
have to tell you that it is, without a doubt, the best
decision I have ever made in my life, and I am loving life
since I got the surgery done. :D<br>I just got the ring
and stapling done, I didn’t have the bypass
procedure, and I still have a ways to go, but things are
just so much better now and I feel great!<br>I had it
done last March and have lost a total of 134 lbs.
Before I was at 349 and now I’m at 215 and hope to reach
my goal of 140 by December.<br>Life is wonderful and
I think you will be really happy with your surgery
too.<br>I wish you luck with
everything!<br><br>Laura<br><br>P.S. By the way, I am a preschool teacher…I
teach at
a small Christian preschool, and the only problem
I’m having NOW, is, we have several single fathers of
our students, and I have been asked out by a couple
of them since I’ve had this surgery done.<br>SO,
watch out, Barbie!