Ironic.... I'm approved - ThinnerTimes

rico_sd · 06-26-2004, 01:50 PM

I am finally approved through Sharp medical group,,

BUT since my company is switching carriers as of july 1,, its like somebody telling you that you dont have cancer, but your going to die tomorrow of a heart attack. I have already been told by Kaiser that if they dont agree with DR Callery's recomendation of surgury, I will have to go through 18 months of their program and trials. Hence, I am glad that I was approved, hell I'm beside myself,,,, but I am now in the hands of Kaiser.

Wish me luck I guess.

sandi · 06-26-2004, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rico_sd

I am finally approved through Sharp medical group,,

BUT since my company is switching carriers as of july 1,, its like somebody telling you that you dont have cancer, but your going to die tomorrow of a heart attack. I have already been told by Kaiser that if they dont agree with DR Callery's recomendation of surgury, I will have to go through 18 months of their program and trials. Hence, I am glad that I was approved, hell I'm beside myself,,,, but I am now in the hands of Kaiser.

Wish me luck I guess.

Congrats rico_sd!!!!

All you can do is take one day at a time and see what Kaiser will say... I actually don't know anything about them, but, I'm sure there are others on here who do, so, hang tight till the others read your post, you'll get some encouragement!!!

Don't give up whatever you do!!!! Perhaps if you talk to Leslie at Dr. Callery's office she may be able to give you some insight on Kaiser, she knows her stuff....

Good luck!!!!!

angelav · 06-26-2004, 04:21 PM

Sorry to hear about your situation

I tried to go through Kasier last year but was denied because my BMI was under 50 and my asthma was not considered a co-morbidity. If I were you I'd call Kaiser's Positive Choice 858-573-0090 and sign up for a bariatric surgery seminar. I know they go through Pacific Bariatrics. You don't need a referrel from your primary care doctor for the surgery. I don't think their program takes 18 months, from what remember it was like 6-9 months. Good luck and hang in there

Americanwoman397 · 06-26-2004, 06:43 PM

Rick
Is there any way of you being able to keep your insurance. I know when my company changed last year they gave us the opition of staying with the current insurance. Good luck and if there is anything I can do please let me know. I wish you all the best.....xoxo

rico_sd · 06-26-2004, 07:26 PM

actually no,,, i have aetna and they dont have any individual coverage in california, as for kaiser, i have a bmi of 52, i have 4 co morbilities, but i am just a little pissed i guess, i am sorry for being such a bummer but im just so angry,, i was so close! please dont let me bring this place down im sorry.

Americanwoman397 · 06-26-2004, 08:56 PM

Don't be crazy you are not bring us down. That is what we are here for to help you. I hope things work out and make sure you keep us up to date.
XOXO

bridgetgirl · 06-27-2004, 04:40 PM

From what I understand you are good to go until July 1st... have you spoke with the office about getting a date within the next few days? Will someone here give up their date? Or is that too quick for you and out of the question? Hopefully there is an angel out there who will give you their date. Best wishes Rico.

rico_sd · 06-27-2004, 09:48 PM

honestly,, i appriciate the thought but i could never ask anyone to do that, its just not right,, if they can squeeze me in, than hell yea im game but i cant take anyones date. thanks anyway bridg

bridgetgirl · 06-28-2004, 08:17 AM

If it were me, I'd give you my date...... have you called the office yet and pleaded your case? You may want to call Leslie and see if it works..... whatever happens, dont give up this site. You will need it while going through the Kaiser deal.... keep us posted, were here for ya man!

rico_sd · 06-30-2004, 10:10 PM

welll there is hope it seems, kaiser called me today and informed me that they are going to contact dr. callerys office in reguards to my case, and if they can prove that it is a solid case than they may pay for it with dr. callery. so i still have hope.