So yesterday was the last of my mandatory doctor appointments. I have met with the surgeon, the nutritionist, the psychologist and have had a UGI and cardiac clearance. I am now ANXIOUSLY waiting for approval from my insurance company. All of my paperwork should be submitted any time now....I was told to gain a few pounds to get my BMI above a 40, (it was a 39.5) and I successfully gained the weight! (imagine that haha)

Questions:

-How long did it take for you to get approval from your insurance company?

-How much time did you take off work?

-how much would you guess that you spend on food a month?

Your process is moving rather quick. I wish it worked that way for me. I'm waiting for my seminar which has been pushed back to August 17, 2010 because they only offer 1 per month. I was also told that the process would take 3 months or so before the actual surgery is scheduled... What a wait!!!!! I am being patient because I know my day will come :scared2:.

I wish you well on your journey and much success....

Cherry03

It only took 8 days for my approval. I have United Health Care.

Good luck to you!!

Good for you on being so positive and patient!!!

Spoiltmom~ thanks for the hope you brought to me. I also have United Healthcare, while I know it varies from situation to situation, it still gives me hope that once I have completed my 6 month supervised diet it might not take to long to get approved!