Venting/Chat ..Gh - DENIED!!!

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Hi there

We just heard that Finlays application for GH has been denied by the

NZ growth hormone committee....because he is only -2.97 SDs in height

and he needs to be -3SDs to qualify - can you believe it!!!

Anyway if I wasn't stressed out and worried about the upcoming

surgery I would have a heap of energy to put into appealing the

decision - but as it is its going to have to go on the back

burner 'til after Christmas and surgery etc etc.

Anyway on a postive note we are making the most of the surgery having

been postponed by a fortnight and are having a weeks holiday in

Australia, Melbourne - it will be just what we need to escape and

relax and SHOP!!!! and not think about g-tube surgery!!

Would definately be interested in hearing about how others have

appealed denials for funding for GH - although its a bit different

here in NZ as we are appealing against a government decision not an

insurance company.

Will read the emails tomorrow but won't be near a computer for a week

after that!

Take Care everyone

in New Zealand

mum to 2 year old Finlay who is just learning to talk...very

exciting! also mum to " number 2 " - 18 week scan tomorrow hoping for

normal growth!!!