CalorieKicker

I have UHC I spoke with resource advocate and their requirement is at lease 6 months of attempts in the past 2 yrs. the diet does not have to be consecutive but it does have to be medically chaperoned.

yes they did all of the necessary steps to a normal Dr. visit. I called them and they stated they only had 18 pages of documents over 3 yrs and that's it. I was provided with all of those documents; I'm seriously considering calling NC board to complain

I have been going through the process and procedures to prepare for the sleeve. I have completed all but the psych eval. Well I have UHC and they require a 6 month diet with in the last 2 yrs. That was fine I knew I had at least 4 months in my history from prior weight loss attempts. I reach out to my previous PCP office and was advised they had no record of any of my Dr. visits only lab work. what? No proof of any prescriptions they prescribed, no notation from the Dr's I've seen, nothing. I went to this PCP for 3 yrs and went at least 20 times in that time frame. So now I have to start from scratch with the 6 months. I am not a happy camper today AT ALL. Sorry had to vent somewhere lol

congrats on the 11lbs loss !!!! hopefully things look up for you symptom wise.... I'm still pre op so I don't have any advice to offer

congrats on the start of your journey!!!!!!

RIGHT! I hope the show paid for the botched procedures. After watching the extreme skin, I am definitely saving for a just in case procedure.

Thanks for the insight.

I am so curious after watching the show SKIN TIGHT. I am 23, 5'8 315lbs and I am going through the steps now to get the sleeve. My goal weight is 180lbs and I'm now worried about loose excess skin. Anyone have bad excess skin after sleeve surgery? was surgery needed or did it eventually bounce back?

I was told i only need psych eval and 6 months of dieting and any other surgeon requirements. I dont need a 5 yr history nut i also am not on the community plan. Im on the compass plan

I just wanted to say that if you have UHC make sure when you talk to your Bariatric resource nurse about qualifications that you ask specifics about the 6 month diet. I was told that I had to do a 6 month consecutive diet by my Insurance advisor at my Surgeons office, but UHC stated 6months in the last 2 years. This will save me 4 months of waiting!!!!

thank you, I am definitely ready for the challenge. health is my main focus.

I am very excited today guys!!! My Insurance finally approved my referral to start my process. I did the seminar a year ago, but the insurance I was covered under didn't pay unless you have severe health issues. I am now covered with UHC and I am praying the rest of the process moves smoothly!

Hi everyone! I am new to the forum/blog. I just wanted to introduce myself to you all and hopefully become an awesome asset to this forum. my name is Keri I am 22 and I am just now starting my WLS journey. I am in the process of getting my referral from my PCP *fingers crossed* will happen Friday! I am starting off in between 330 and 340 so I always round up. I am most interested in the VGS based off of the research I've been doing for the past year or so. I am ready to take these steps to become a healthy individual and I am hoping you will be a great support system. FYI: I had to introduce myself so I didn't look like a creep on all the post!