So I got a call today from Jessica my fertility nurse. She said they denied my IVF claim because I am about 15lbs over there limit! 15!!!! She said I would have to lose the weight before they could resubmit the claim or get an anesthesiologist consult. If I do the consult I would have to pay for it out of pocket. She said she would see what the cost would be and get back to me. Well in true Emily style I couldn't sit back and wait. I called the place where they do the consults for the clinic myself and explained the situation. They told me there wouldn't be a charge. I then called Jessica back and she was concerned they didn't understand that I wasn't having surgery there. She then explained that it the 15 lb lose would help the implantation and I felt like she was leaning me towards waiting. I told her I would lose it in time for the implantation but if I could get it approved while doing it was my goal. If I don't get the consult I couldn't even start the prep until the weight lose which would be about a month. So I called the clinic the does the consult back to make sure they understood what I wanted to do. They said they would call me tomorrow.
I know its only 15lbs and a month isn't a long time but I have been waiting for this for a looong time and a month longer is torture! I am down right mad at myself for not sticking to my diet through the holidays! If I had any idea this would have happened my motivation would have been wayyyy better. My doctor just told me it would be better. I also had planned on losing it before the implantation. I was also helping out the Portland, ME store today so I really had to keep it together! I am in a hotel for 5 days so I bought myself a cheap pair of sneakers to use the gym. The pool is closed until tomorrow but I plan on doing cardio in the AM and the pool at night. I don't know what is going to happen but if some reason I have to wait I can't waste another day. It is hard right now because I am in a hotel for the next 5 days so eating out is my only option. Tonight I had grilled chicken and salsa from On the Boarder. Tomorrow I work at a store that is next door to a Hannafords so I can eat a Kashi meal for lunch and get yogurt and fruits for snack. So hopefully I will have good news tomorrow. If I get the consult I would drive from Portland down to Statham NH and back before I work at 11 am on Thursday. So right now it is what it is and I need to do everything I can to lose the weight.
YOU CAN DO IT! Hopefully they'll be able to submit the claim while you lose the weight! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI lost some serious weight when I did P90X...it is very strenuous and long, but I think you'd see some serious results fast.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Emily - you'll get there. I hope you get the consult you need in the mean time.
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