courtneylosing

I had UHC plus and it took them 10 business days. I was required to do 6 months pre-op. My BMI was 48 and I had hypertension, but I was told it’s much easier to get approved with UHC than Aetna. Also they didn’t care if I gained weight during that 6 month period just as long as I didn’t miss any supervised dieting appointments. Maybe that helps?Pro

My incisions were only sore for 5 days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm so looking forward to this. Considering I'm only a week out, LOL, I've got awhile. Glad to know me and hubby's tradition isn't over forever.

I start puree tomorrow. I'm really excited to have somewhat real food. Tired of liquids!

Mine is Courtneylosing and It's set to private but anyone who has weight loss related posts I approve. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great job!!!!! Tomorrow is the big day! Excited for you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It took exactly 10 business days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can you post the name of the group here so we can join as well? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have UHC and they didn't require it.

Thought I would add on to this post. I have UHC and I did not have to do an EKG or an ultrasound. I also didn't have to keep records of my food or exercise. I did have to do 6 months worth of supervised dieting. I had to have a psych evaluation. I did have to do a endoscopy. My final appointment with my surgeon was to answer final questions. I was told approval/denial would be sent within 7-10 business days from UHC. It took them exactly 9 business days for an approval. I did NOT have to lose a specific amount of weight beforehand and actually gained from my first appointment 6 months ago and still received an approval. I'm located in Texas and could be different depending on which plan you have UHC. It's been a painless process though. Surgery is scheduled for June 12, 2017.

The only thing is if you say you had gallbladder surgery and then for some reason REALLY have to have gallbladder surgery (it's not uncommon for WLS patients) it might mess up your story. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was wondering about this as well! I haven't had surgery yet but I'm thinking without implants I'd the way to go. I'd like to stay as natural as possible when I get to that step. Thanks for sharing! You look great. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh and NO MORE FAT CHRISTMAS PICS! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Being able to fly without my fat touching the person next to me. Being able to snowboard without struggling to get up. Shopping will be more enjoyable. Also I'm looking forward to my heart rate spiking when I'm doing stupid things like putting on my shoes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

June 12th! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'mJune 12th! I can't wait!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! I hope I have the same results as you!! My starting weight is really close! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't plan on making a big post about it on Facebook but if people ask me and I can tell they are going through the same struggle I've been through the last 10+ years, I'll talk about it. There's nothing worst than having someone tell you "oh all I did was eat salads every day." And then you find out years later they had WLS. Obviously I was struggling and I'm sorry but no amount of salads is going to make you drop 100lbs. I'm just gullible. I also talk too much so more than likely I'll tell people when they ask, but I'll also back it up with all the work I've put into it as well (diet change, exercise, accountability.) I won't shout it from the rooftops, but I do intend on telling those who were looking for help the same way I had when I was lied to. I'm have surgery on June 12, 2017. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Same as above. It was basically the last time I will see my surgeon to get any last questions in before surgery. Took roughly 15 minutes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk