It's been a while since my last post. I decided to title this post "Waiting on Others...." would be an appropriate one because I'm doing just that ... waiting on others.
Sometimes waiting on others can be pretty difficult. I've had my psych exam for the surgery and now it's in the hands of the doctor's office. The good thing is the office has started filing the necessary paperwork with the insurance company, which is a good thing, but now I have to wait.
I'm hoping to get the surgery scheduled ASAP. I'm really looking forward to what's to come in the days leading up to and after the surgery.
I'll keep you posted.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Moving Closer
Good news. I'm one step closer to getting the all important authorization/approval number. My case was assigned a case manager today. I actually spoke with her. Obviously, I got her direct phone number and ext. Some of the things the insurance company originally required for approval are no longer needed. However, I will have to take a psych exam. They want to make sure I'm not crazy before having the surgery. HA! I'm not crazy. I'm so ready.
Until next time. Have a good weekend.
Until next time. Have a good weekend.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Waiting...
This is my second blog entry. I'm pretty excited about this.
Eventhough I was told by the insurance company my insurance was going to approve the surgery I was expecting to hear from someone today. That person was supposed to call me and give me the very important details that I need to pass on to the surgeon's office.
Originally, I was going to have the surgery in mid-March, but got word today I can do it earlier. I hope to get it done by the end of the month. If that's the case it would be so awesome.
Hopefully, I'll get additional info Thursday.
I'll keep you all posted.
Eventhough I was told by the insurance company my insurance was going to approve the surgery I was expecting to hear from someone today. That person was supposed to call me and give me the very important details that I need to pass on to the surgeon's office.
Originally, I was going to have the surgery in mid-March, but got word today I can do it earlier. I hope to get it done by the end of the month. If that's the case it would be so awesome.
Hopefully, I'll get additional info Thursday.
I'll keep you all posted.
We've Only Just Begun
Thanks for taking the time to read my first blog post. I've wanted to blog for the last few years, but didn't have anything to really blog about ... not that's changed.
Family and close friends have known for years that I've been fighting with my health insurance company to have it pay for weight loss surgery.
When God shows up he shows out! That he did. Get this, yesterday I was sitting in Dr. Terry Scarbrough's (TLC Surgery) office when I noticed I missed a call. I checked the call log and realized it was Cynthia with United Healthcare. So, I listened to her voicemail and the important thing I remember was "call me back when you get a change ... I've got good news."
Needless to say, I was nervous and called Cynthia back. After telling me what all she did she said this, "we're going to approve the surgery." I said, "it's approved, just like that." She responded, "yes, it's approved." At that moment in time, I stopped and thanked GOD for answering my prayers. Then I told my parents who were at the appointment with me. They were happy then I called my sister.
Shortly after getting the news the doc walks in and says "what's new!" I'm sure he wasn't expecting me to say my surgery has been approved.
So --- Here's what supposed to happen today. Lashaun with TLC Surgery will call Memorial Hermann hospital and schedule the surgery. As of now, we've settled on a date of March 15th.
Be sure to check back often as I will update the progress.
Family and close friends have known for years that I've been fighting with my health insurance company to have it pay for weight loss surgery.
When God shows up he shows out! That he did. Get this, yesterday I was sitting in Dr. Terry Scarbrough's (TLC Surgery) office when I noticed I missed a call. I checked the call log and realized it was Cynthia with United Healthcare. So, I listened to her voicemail and the important thing I remember was "call me back when you get a change ... I've got good news."
Needless to say, I was nervous and called Cynthia back. After telling me what all she did she said this, "we're going to approve the surgery." I said, "it's approved, just like that." She responded, "yes, it's approved." At that moment in time, I stopped and thanked GOD for answering my prayers. Then I told my parents who were at the appointment with me. They were happy then I called my sister.
Shortly after getting the news the doc walks in and says "what's new!" I'm sure he wasn't expecting me to say my surgery has been approved.
So --- Here's what supposed to happen today. Lashaun with TLC Surgery will call Memorial Hermann hospital and schedule the surgery. As of now, we've settled on a date of March 15th.
Be sure to check back often as I will update the progress.
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