Well, it has officially been 3 weeks since my initial consultation with Dr. Wongsa. I called the insurance company today to see if they had received the pre-determination letter yet.
THEY HAVE!!! 
The Representative said that she would put a “rush” on it. From what I understand, a nurse has to review the documents and determine that it is medically necessary. She said it looked from all of the documentation that it would not be a problem. She warned me that I will probably have to see a psychologist.
I know that seems to be a normal hoop to jump through… but I’m nervous anyway.
Anyway… she said that in about 2-3 days, the nurse would get with Dr. Wongsa’s office and let them know what the next step is for me.
I called Ruth at Dr. Wongsa’s office today to ask the status of the insurance… It has been one week since my appointment. She said Dr. Wongsa put the packet on her desk today for her to “send.”
I don’t know if she mails or faxes or what…
Well, I had my consultation with Dr. Wongsa on Tuesday in Houston. My DH went with me. I have to say that I was extremely pleased. His office was very small, but that didn’t really matter. He and his nurse, Ruth, were soooo nice.
He had people waiting, but still took an hour with my husband and I… explaining everything and making sure all of our questions were answered. I didn’t feel rushed at all. He didn’t pull a “Dr. Scumpia” on me. He said that my BMI alone qualified me even without any of my co-morbidities. The thing he said that really touched me was that this was not my fault. I really appreciated that. I really like Dr. Wongsa so far.
So, now, I just wait for my insurance approval.
