Re: Frustration, Anemia & Other Such Stuff...

[Guest guest]

hi.. im trying to get switched too an i have united healthcare.. I

dont know what program you have, but the one in florida definately

pays for rny and possibly for ds! what exclusion do they have ? may

be it would interest them to know that there are people out there

that they have covered for wls!

> Hello-

>

> I'm feeling rather frustrated and like I will never be switched!

>

> I know, I know. Deja vu; we've all been there, done that, got

> the t-shirt. But it's my turn and I don't like it! :0( LOL

>

> Here's my scenario if you care to read about it. I had my initial

> consultation with Dr. Welker on August 2nd. It took until the 1st

> week of November (that's WAITING all of August, September & Octo-

> ber) just to find out that my insurance company will not pay no

> matter what. (Yes, I tried consulting lawyers and all that -

> my policy is just too " tenaciously worded " .)

>

> So anyway, I say " oh well " and try not to let that bother me too

> much. Self-pay hurts, but it's an option. And the best thing is,

> the waiting is over, I can get a surgery date! Right? Wrong.

>

> I tried to get a date for surgery with Dr. Welker and was told he

> was " trying " to get some surgery time in January and he would know

> later. In the meantime, I should get some tests done.

>

> My CBC came back " mildly abnormal " - meaning I'm very slightly

> anemic. Dr. Welker told me I shouldn't even CONSIDER having the

> surgery until my iron levels are normal and that could take up

> to 3 months.

>

> Ok, so I'm trying not to hyperventilate. I have already waited

> many months and I want a DATE! Surgery date, that is! Gosh

> darn it all to heck.

>

> I want my date and I want to be un-anemic and I don't want to

> take these gross, icky iron pills that wreak havoc on my tummy!

>

> Does anyone have any advice or anything? How can I get my iron

> stores up super quick without ruining my stomach in the meantime?

>

> Here are the numbers that came up abnormal for me if anyone can

> make sense of them and if you can tell how long it should take

> me to become un-anemic.

>

> - WBC 10.30

> - MCV 80

> - MCH 25.8

> - NEUTROPHILS 7.21

> - MONOCYTES .82

> - BASOPHILS .21

>

> Thanks for reading this far. I'm going back to sulking now. haha

>

> -Sherr (Lake Marcel, WA)

> pre-op DS

> United Healthcare won't lift exclusion

> self-pay

> Dr. Welker

> pre-op BMI 69.9

> 5'5 " / 420 pounds

> http://www.fluffynet.com/wls/

[Guest guest]

> > Here are the numbers that came up abnormal for me if anyone can

> > make sense of them and if you can tell how long it should take

> > me to become un-anemic.

Fellow Insurance victim,

Cleverly worded clauses in insurance contracts will surly be the death

of us all. My insurance WLS is a covered benefit. The policy is so

restricted that in essence all but a very few are covered. I needed a

lawyer and I am still waiting for a reply.

How to get your Iron up is not an easy process, it does take time but

you can try the following things. Eat liver and lots of it, liver

and other organs have a high iron count. If you have any iron pots

start cooking on them (you can find iron pots in camping stores) there

are frying pans, and dutch ovens funny as it is they are a source of

iron. Go to your doctor and get iron shots, they will inject it into

your arm and it will bypass your stomach. Double your vitamins with

iron supplements. Just my opinion. It is best to see your doctor to

make sure you are not taking too much iron.

Best of luck

Teri

[Guest guest]

Robyn

WHAT IS SLOW FE?

Kathy Bazzi

[Guest guest]

Oh crud, Sherry... That rots. I'm sorry for you and know you're

disappointed. We all share in that. On the other hand, I am surprised

how fast time has been flying these past few months. Three months will

go by rapidly, I think. Maybe you can do some things to prepare during

this time and enjoy the holidays. That's one thing I will have to

forsake this year, and believe me it's not easy, being the main hub for

my big family ever since my mom passed away. Cheer up, hon. Keep

looking straight ahead, it will happen!

Robin F

[Guest guest]

I forgot to say that I had anemia when I was pregnant and was told to

take Slow Fe, available over the counter at the drug store. It wasn't

long before that condition was resolved, and I hope the same for you,

Sherr.

Robin F

[Guest guest]

Slow Fe is an iron supplement. Fe is the mineral name for iron.

=)

Robin

[Guest guest]

> My CBC came back " mildly abnormal " - meaning I'm very slightly

> anemic. Dr. Welker told me I shouldn't even CONSIDER having the

> surgery until my iron levels are normal and that could take up

> to 3 months.

>

Dear Sherry,

I can certainly understand how frustrating this whole thing must be for you.

A thought does occur to me though, everything happens at the right time.

There are many reasons unknown to us why the Universe changes our timelines

and they are all for our own good, I truly believe this. Patience, dear,

your turn is coming up shortly and you will make it here to the other side!

I hope that you got some really good advice about your anemia! I have you

in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

Liz

[Guest guest]

Slo-FE

Over the counter once a day slow releasing iron supplement for anemia

Re: Re: Frustration, Anemia & Other Such Stuff...

Robyn WHAT IS SLOW FE? Kathy Bazzi