Does anyone have UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus ? If so how was the process to get approved. Did you have to lose weight and do 6 months? My company is switching from Aetna in Jan which would have been my last month and prep for surgery but since they are switching no one can tell me what's up until jan 1st. Really nervous that I will have to wait longer and jump through hoops. I'm 380lbs, 25 years old and I just want to be able to live my life normally. I NEED this surgery! Been overweight since I was 13! Super frustrated. About to head to my second to last VSG appointment, finally got my UHC policy # maybe the surgeons office could shed some light?

Yes, I have UHC Choice Plus. I had to do a 6MSWL and I went from 257 lbs to 238 lbs during my appointments. I understand where you are coming from completely. I have been obese since before I even knew what the word was at age 11. If your insurance covers the surgery, then as long as you meet the requirements you should be approved.

Thanks for the info .I guess I'm just impatient. With Aetna I'd be getting surgery in jan and I'm just worried that UHC will make me do more appointments :-(

I also have UHC Choice plus. I did a 3 month program during which I lost about 10 pounds. I also had to do a psych evaluation and a nutrition and exercise class. Once the doctors office submitted the paperwork, I was approved in less than a week. From my first appointment to surgery was about 6 months. Good luck!

I have uhc and I was approved! I did not have to lose weight first. I had to have 6 months of a physician approved weight loss plan, have a bmi over 40 with one co morbidity, and attend the class! It was no problem. good luck!

I didnt have to do anything. No supervised diets or anything. It got submitted and I was approved within a week. I guess it just depends on your case and history.

Thanks everyone for the info!

You do have to complete all six appointments if they say so, but it will be finished eventually. I know it seems like it will take forever, but you when you finish you submit. And for me? UHC approved in 24 hours. Just make sure you cross your t's and dot you i's.