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I was denied because I didn't follow their medically approved 6 mo weight checks. I have United Healthcare. They are picky about everything! First denial was because my BMI wasn't high enough until I appealed and told them I also had a comorbitity.

So excited and nervous! After 8 months I have been approved and have a surgery date of April 24th! To all that also have upcoming surgery dates good luck, happy healing and lets do this!

Hoping for a good recovery!

I just got my approval call today as well! Congrats! I hear you on the long journey part. I started in July of 2016. So happy to be starting the next chapter!

Good to meet everyone!

Hi! I'm from Hillsboro, Oregon. Hillsboro is a suburb of Portland. I've been here for almost 6 years. I'm originally from Castle Rock, Colorado.

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Hi! I've been going to OWLS since July. They are awesome. I have a particularly picky insurance company and they took about 4 weeks to get back to them. My process is slower than most because at first my insurance said I didn't have to have the 6 mo. Weight management and then when I sent in for final approval they said I did. I have 2 months down and 4 to go. Basically had to start from scratch. BUT it will be worth the wait in the end. Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm hoping to have mine in April! This will be after my 6mo. WM. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, Well I've been on this journey since July 5th and I have completed all of the required classes and tests needed for surgery. After waiting 5 weeks for my insurance approval I get a call from my surgeons office that my insurance has denied me because I didn't complete the 6 month supervised weight loss. Now this is upsetting because my insurance provider informed my surgeon in July that I wasn't required to complete this. Now they are saying I do. Ugh! Do I have a case to argue? I could of had 3 months down already if they would of said this in the beginning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes Keish! I go there! Where are you at in the process? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi Yaymissmay! Let me know if there are any good support groups in Portland! How did the surgery go? How are you feeling? And congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Dinks! Good luck to you as well! Let me know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App