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Back in 2002, my mom started in kidney failure. One was completely in failure and the other ran at about 40%. They did, however, have an option that would help keep her out of dialysis... a kidney interstim implant. This box would work like a pace-maker for her remaining kidney. She opted for the implant surgery and in April 2003, she received the implant.
Fast forward to today... currently, the implant is in desperate need to be replaced. The batteries are shot and a new one needs to be put into it's place. Slowly over the last few months, her quality of life has decreased significantly. The stress on her body from the dying implant are aggravating her Multiple Sclerosis & Lupus pulling her from her job. Her current health insurance is telling her that they do not cover a surgery such as this. Furthermore, that it is a preexisting issue that they will not cover. This surgery cannot wait months for them to decide if they will even cover it. Her doctor is adamant that this needs to happen now and if not, her future is looking rather bleak.
My mom is an amazing person and I can no longer
be helpless to help her. I need her, my son needs her, and my
family needs her. We are trying to raise the out-of-pocket money to
have this surgery done now rather than watch my mom lose this fight
with kidney failure while some high paid, big-wig insurance CEO sits
on his high horse not even reviewing her case before it's to late. I
have even attached a copy of her doctors letter to the insurance
company (that they are ignoring) stating that this is medically
necessary and needs to happen now. May God bless you for your help!
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