redheath

Hi TCL- I also have UHC and went through the process, my BMI is 35 w/2 comorbidities. They would not approve mine w/o a sleep study that will cost more than the surgery. My experience with UHC is that they always try to find a way to deny, deny, deny. I've had problems with them covering Chiro & prescriptions. I'll probably end up doing the sleep study since I so desperately need this surgery. I could have self paid with all the diets and personal trainers I've spent to try to get healthy.

:)LOL... Sister, I'm in the same boat rowing right along with you. I'm waiting for approval hoping to have surgery before my 31st bday at the end of August. I feel like I want to get in all the things I love and know I won't be able to have post band. I am trying to use reason though so I don't gain anyweight. When I crave Mexican, I order the Fajitas, grilled and the veggies steamed. For pizza, I make my own on a whole wheat crust and use the Turkey Pepperoni and pile on all the veggies I have in my fridge.. even fruit too! We put Mango on our pizza the other night and it was actually YUMMY! It sounds nasty, but it was delicious!+ I offer you the only advice I know to give, don't completely deprive yourself, but find a way to make your splurge healthy!