stephaniel71

I agree. Keep in close contact with your insurance company. Don't necessarily wait on the doctor's office. I was dealing with a nightmare clerical person at my doctors office. She never did what she was supposed to. 3 months and 2 appeals later, still waiting for my final approval...looks like it may happen finally this week. Hang in there and keep on it all.

Hang in there. I pray that your approval comes quickly. I had a hell of time! I was told 2 weeks for an approval and 2 appeals and 3 months later, I am hopeful for my approval by Friday. I would suggest calling the insurance company as well. Keep on them. Don't get lost in their paperwork shuffle. Good luck.

Thank you for your encouragement. That was my next step to submit pictures and a letter. I figured it couldn't hurt. It is great to hear it worked for you. My insurance company is United Healthcare. Chellt75 thank you for offering your letter. If you can send that would be great. Any help would be appreciated.

My insurance denied coverage because they say I did not show 5 years obesity. I have had a bmi of 43 or greater for the last 10 years. After long consideration, I finally made what I thought was a great decision, just to be disappointed. I have only been with my primary doctor for 3 years. Before that, I did not have health insurance. I did not go to medical doctors during that time...maybe once or twice if I absolutley had to, but they did not weigh me. Does anyone know what else the insurance company will accept for proof of obesity for 5 years? Who the heck goes to the doctor and says, "oh you better weigh me because in 5 years, I might have surgery!" Devestated in New York!