Has anyone that has UHC not have to do the 6 months diet thing?

Hi, I have a question. I just called uhc twice, spoke with benefits and eligibility dept and both reps stated that only requirement it BMI over 35 with comoridity or BMI over 40. As much as I would love to believe that, I'm struggling to. Any suggestions on how else to verify requirements? TIA

That's the same information my wife and I got on 4 or 5 different occasions when we called. When our surgeon's office called to get the requirements they said it was BMI over 35, 5 years weight history, 6 month PSD (Physician Supervised Diet), and a few other things. Even our booklet says the only requirement is 35 BMI +. Guess the doctor's office has certain people they talk to that give them the CORRECT info

Thank you for the responses ...Looks like I've officially started my process. Informational session was 8/8. Received a call 8/10 from the wls office stated that they received benefit info and its covered ( which i knew) the coordinator received the same benefit info i received. So I am scheduled for my consult on 8/31. Im so nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time. So a coworker keeps reassuring me that she did not have any additional requirements from the ins co. Only three required tests by the surgeon. My only concern now it that i have been working out since April and have lost 17lbs which puts me at a bmi of 34... Of course i need a bmi of 35 with hypertension. I was thinking of putting my workout on pause until sept 1st. But this thought really scares me. So today while driving and my arms were aching due to arms workout yesterday, i thought maybe i should just work to build more muscle instead but we are talking a 5 lb difference. Wonder if that is even possible. I scheduled an appt for april 2012 before starting my workout and did not go, if i had i would not be in this situation. Anyhow, im glad to finally have the ball rolling on this.

I have Uhc and I did not.have to do anything but have 5 year history of my weight

I too have UHC and live in Texas. I have to go through the 6 month process as well. The sucky part about having to wait the 6 months is that I have already met my deductible this year but since I have to wait 6 months, I will have to pay my deductible again in February. My BMI is 38 but I don't have any comorbid diseases (yet).