Appeal, not as in a peel - like the banana - but like....oh, you get it....

The appeal process is in gear, with my doctor in my corner writing a letter indicating my many failed diet plans, including the ones he's supervised in the past 6 years since I broke the 300# limit. The bariatric clinic is going to put one together as well, and submit them both with the TPA (Third Party Administrator - we're self insured). My understanding is that the next person to look at this case is the TPA's physician. I'm hoping that my MD's letter will carry some weight with him, pardon the pun.

I'm still hoping to get this done this calendar year, as my deductible is met. I'll keep the blog informed as to changes in my "pathway to a new me".