Lost Hope
Hi all! I’m new to the group. I have been a
morbidly obese female for 25 of my 31 years of existence.
I’ve been dieting since age 5 and on diet pills since
age 14. I lose 60 lbs only to regain 100 lbs. It has
robbed me of my self-esteem and happiness. I want…need
this surgery. My problem is that my insurance company
will not cover it. I was scheduled to have an open RNY
4 yrs ago but my insurance company changed their
minds 2 days before the surgery. I was so
disappointed….I almost had a nervous breakdown. I have
recovered…….good job and a 2nd yr grad student at Duke….but I
still need the surgery. I have a BMI of 53.1 and 2
recent fasting blood sugars were elevated. I have a new
HMO but the surgery is not covered unless deemed
"medical necessary". My new PCP was all for the procedure
until she found out my insurance company did not cover
it. Now, she will not discuss it with me. I’m so lost
and depressed. Can someone please help me or give any
suggestions? Thanks in advance!<br><br>Tracey