I just called the PA b/c I got an email regarding my vitamin D levels that were drawn last week...and I pretended to not quite understand.......but really, I just wanted to get a status update on my case.
She said, "Oh, well, Dr. M has been out of town. When she gets back she'll decide if we can resubmit this or not. We don't think it'll make a difference because your BMI is still less than 40."
(39.3)
What?????
Huh???
Who is Dr. M?
Because that's not my surgeon!!!
So I asked. She replied, "The diet doctor."
Mmmkay, the invisible doctor who was apparently supervising my six month weight loss. Whom I've never met. ? ? ? ?
This is so annoying!!!
The PA told me she'd have one of the Nuts call me back when a decision is made.
Are you freaking serious?????
So right now I'm hoping some doctor, whom I've never met, decides my case can be resubmitted. Hello---the first one they submitted had wrong information. It should be a no-brainer.
Trying to have faith. My red balloon is still flying high.
WTF? I can't think of ANY good reason they would have for not re-submitting it. Can you make an appointment with the invisible doctor? Maybe if you can get in front of her. If not, just make a pest of yourself and call twice a day asking about it. Hopefully they'll re-submit just to placate you!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I don't even know what you say, but wanted to let you know I'm still here, rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteCan you get re-weighed, and wear your shoes? Try wearing a light weight coat with deep pockets filled with your cell phone, keys, a bottle of water, a small child...etc.? Just enough to get you to 40. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteDo you live somewhere where there is more than one bariatric center? I would try another one even if it meant driving farther away. They seem to be pretty uncaring at this one. I am pulling for you too. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteGood God this is ridiculou1!! I'm sending good thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteAhh Jeez - dont you love all the red take and crap you have to do before you even start. Hope Doc M has a brain at least. That might be something.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kathy - I think maybe you should be looking for a new bariatric doc - that place sounds incredibly incompetant..
ReplyDeleteI'm rooting for YOU!
Do you like your surgeon? That's all that really counts! I was lucky enough to find a whole PRACTICE that I love, including the office ladies. :) But I agree, if they're already treating you like this before they get their payout from the insurance, then just imagine how they're going to treat you afterward! (I hate to be a negative nelly, but I HATE offices like that!)
ReplyDeleteOkay sweetie.....start eating like a crazy woman and get that BMI UP!!!! If I could gain 20 lbs in 2 weeks, I am pretty sure you can too!
ReplyDeleteThen, start ALL OVER AGAIN with my surgeon:
Carol A. McCloskey, MD
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Division of General Surgery
Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket Street, Suite 5600
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 641-3632
This is absolutely insane!!! Does not make sense!
Good Luck!
Onward!
Judi
wow Im so sorry for all the crap u have to go through...I agree with the others tho...I would look for a new doctor
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