I was denised by united health care for my bmi being at a 39.1. I am going to get weighed again and cross my fingers that they will approve me. Has anyone out there had this problem and was the outcome a good one? Discouraged

United Heath Care Is supossed to be the best at approving this surgery.

Do you have any co morbitities?

Just back and knee pain. I was 4 pounds shy of being approved. So I am hoping by monday I will be over at 40. Just sucks I really want this to happen.

Well I hope to be a lap bander very soon. Reading some of the posts have been a great motivader.

Your lucky you do not have any problems yet.Did you measure with shoes on???? I thought I was 5'5 and I was 5'4 and that made my BMI higher.Put a few rolls of quarters in your pockets.Weights around you ankles. Whatever it takes.Bet you are eating good this weekend trying to get the BMI up. Mine is 35 but I am diabetic. GOOD LUCK

Are you a Railroad employee????

LOL I am going to do just that. I will get there i am very determined. Yes I am eating very very good this weekend. I am work for a big phone company.

Thank you for the encouragment. I will keep you all posted. I want to be in the club:)

I was denied also. I was then approved. Say a good strong prayer and you will be answered. Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!

John

Good Luck!

Thank you I go in tomorrow to get rechecked and I have been praying all weekend and know this is the right thing for me.

Best of luck!!

I did it!!! MY bmi is at a 41:) I just did my psych exam this afternoon and they will submit it to my doctor by wednesday. I a not sure what comes after that. I gues the approval letter from UHC. Then a date for surgery. I am so excited.

Keri did you like Dr Benevides? He will be doing my surgery once I get approved.

Sounds like the roll of quarters in your pocket did the trick! Don't get discouraged, UHC is pretty good. I have UHC and did not have any co-morbidities, just back & knee pain. They approved me within in 2 weeks. Good luck!

Thanks Zan I am keeping my fingers crossed this is the only thing I am waiting on then my doctor will schedule me for surgery! I am glad I joined this group. I will keep everyone updated:) I am keeping a positive attitude.

Hoping and Praying

Karla