I was approved by UHC in 3 business days Very excited! If I was not afraid breaking a wrist all 234lbs of me would be doing a cartwheel down the hallway of my office.

If you have UHC, please check the specifics of your plan requirements. Each plan will differ according to what your employer elects as the requirements for a bariatric candidate.

I was very concerned with the 5 year history and was even told by my surgeon’s office for the insurance to approve; I had to have a documented bmi of 35 for the past five years. Five years ago, I was 160lbs and have fluctuated up and down every since. For the past 1 ½ to 2 years, I have not allowed the Dr. to weigh me. Kind of stupid – hindsight – right! I was not going to bother submitting for insurance approval thinking I would just be declined and I had decided to be a cash patient in Mexico.

My particular plan with UHC only requires a bmi of 40+ or a bmi of 35+ with an additional condition such as diabetes. There were no hoops to jump through, no requirement for 3-6 months of medically supervised weight loss and no 5 year history necessary.

I will be sporting my new sleeve before month end!

That's awesome congratulations! I hope to submit for approval to UHC today! I hope I have as good of luck as you did.