Hello all -

I don't post often, but am on this board every day. I've been working on fulfilling my insurance requirements (6 months Dr. supervised diet/exercise, psych consult, nutritionist meeting, letter of medical necessity...) Well, I finally finished and my surgeon's office told me today that the paperwork has been submitted to UHC for approval! I am incredibly nervous, even though I've been told I meet the criteria (BMI over 35, with co-morbitdities). I've just become so mentally, physically and emotionally invested in having this surgery that I will be so devestated if I don't get approved. If you could send some positive energy my way I would be grateful and I will let you know as soon as I hear something!!

Sarah

Sending positive thoughts your way! I certainly understand about being so emotionally invested! Hope things go well! Let us know when you hear!

I'm in the same boat with you girl. I've submitted my info to the insurance and am waiting on approval. If they do deny you, remember you can always appeal but lets be real we dont want to go through that. If you're anything like me I want everything smooth sailing, but that's not reality sometimes. I dont know how long the insurance company take to get back with you but I'm cheering for you and hoping for an approval the first time around!

Good luck and congrats on making it through all of the insurance red-tape. Once you get your approval the real fun starts

Sarah and Shea, WHEN you get approved, not if, you'll probably be October Sleevers. Come and join our group WHEN you are approved We'll all be sleeve sisters soon on the loser's bench!!!

October 2011 Sleevers

Awesome ladies!! You are well on your way to healthier life!! Congrats!!!!

Arggghhh....it's been 7 days and I haven't heard anything! I've called my surgical coordinator and the RN Case manager who was assigned to me through UHC, and no calls back yet. This waiting is killing me! I want to start planning, buy a food scale, measuring cups, little bowls and spoons and start stocking up on sugar free Popsicles and chicken broth (can you tell I've been reading the boards?). I don't want to do any of that until I get the official YES and a surgery date because I will be devestated if I do all this planning for nothing. Don't get me wrong, if they deny, I will appeal until my appeals are exhausted, then look at saving for self pay, but I am just so IMPATIENT. In my head and in my heart I am ready for this. If you can spare them, please keep sending those good thoughts my way. Shea - any news on your approval yet? I'm keeping you in my thoughts!

Sarah

I recently was in your place, waiting for approval. Hang in there and don't give up! Keep calling, keep harrassing them until they send you an approval!

I'm sending you positive thoughts!