Blue Cross Denied Fusion - Help Needed

[chestnutrun]

Today is my first day of joining this network. I can't begin to express my pain, frustration,and exhaustion of dealing witn my denials for a lumbar fusion and laminectomy L3-S1. I have grade1-2 spondylolisthesis, and many other spine complications. I have severe sciatic pain, so lying down, standing & any strenous activities are very painful. I have had a concurring second opinion from another neurosurgeon and still the constant denials. I am in a degenerative state and unless there is some stabilization, permanent damage. I know many of you have been through this or as I am in the process. Can you give me any suggestions or encouragement? I'm pretty depressed right now and this all has defined my daily activities and my life. I know your frustration and pain.