tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post8919272188405402035..comments2024-03-11T23:40:03.051-07:00Comments on steph's jaw surgery blog: "extreme cases"stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13593644503311170383noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-64909027141295288412008-09-07T06:31:00.000-07:002008-09-07T06:31:00.000-07:00Just stopping by to let you know I've been thi...Just stopping by to let you know I've been thinking about you this week: hoping the first week back at school went well & all that jazz. <BR/><BR/>Keep the faith *hug*<BR/>:)Katherine (Kate)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-8345348598120874082008-09-01T12:43:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:43:00.000-07:00This is so.. maddening!! 'Considered cosmetic', my...This is so.. maddening!! 'Considered cosmetic', my ass. I hope Stephanie can help you jump through the loops. <BR/><BR/>myleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-31455019905487868202008-08-30T18:16:00.000-07:002008-08-30T18:16:00.000-07:00btw what are you and holly using to show update ti...btw what are you and holly using to show update times on your buddy list?laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719908435212790015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-60753263323387591922008-08-30T17:56:00.000-07:002008-08-30T17:56:00.000-07:00This really sucks! But wait ... how do you know yo...This really sucks! But wait ... how do you know you don't qualify as extreme? It's only been a couple of days. Did the insurance company reject you that quickly? Mine takes weeks to do anything.<BR/><BR/>You're only chewing with a few teeth, right? That's functional impairment.<BR/><BR/>And your overjet looks like mine, which is around 5mm. If it's less, perhaps that will change as you get closer to surgery time.<BR/><BR/>When I first talked to my surgeon he said that the ins company wouldn't approve me until after the orthodontist had moved my teeth into their pre-surgery position. Only then would they fit the criteria.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719908435212790015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-86494438207360737132008-08-29T08:12:00.000-07:002008-08-29T08:12:00.000-07:00I am so glad Stephanie chimed in on this, I was co...I am so glad Stephanie chimed in on this, I was coming on here to suggest you run this by her!!!<BR/><BR/>This is a huge battle and I dson't envy you the amount of leg work it could take to get this(and from anything I've read, not an uncommon one, unfortunately). It comes down to channelling that disgust and throwing it right back at them.<BR/><BR/>Can I ask what makes you carte blanche it as not being relevant to you? Yes they use all the big words and make you feel like you have to be a circus freak to qualify, however I swear they make it sound all flowery...you just need to play the game and be a royal pain in the a$$.<BR/><BR/>You still Breathing? :)Katherine (Kate)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01197376634270850417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-70196140887879668462008-08-28T20:00:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:00:00.000-07:00Steph, I can't imagine how frustrating this is for...Steph, I can't imagine how frustrating this is for you right now. Don't give up. My surgery was denied the first time around, and I appealed, winning the appeal. Talk to your OS and OD, tell them exactly what your new policy says. They should be able to walk you through an appeal. Make sure they address the same vocabulary used in your policy. How much is your overjet right now? Yours looks similar to mine, and I am at 7 mm, so you may meet that criteria. Also, as they get you ready for surgery, it may get worse, so that actually works in your favor. If you have TMJ dysfunction, that could be considered "Chewing-induced trauma secondary to malocclusion ". I can forward you my appeal letters from my OS, OD, and myself. The letter from my OD was brilliant, I think it was what sealed the deal. Don't give up without a fight. Be ready to fight. The insurance companies count on you giving up. I will help you in any way that I can.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714579359917118241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748573610052699240.post-56630117682155257902008-08-28T19:38:00.000-07:002008-08-28T19:38:00.000-07:00I am so mad for you right now. I can't even think...I am so mad for you right now. I can't even think of what to say. It's not fair. Is there anything you can do? <BR/><BR/>ps-Brennan has offered to marry you, so you can come to Canada and have the surgery for free. =)<BR/><BR/>Thinking about ya.holskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887035572619265103noreply@blogger.com