So my story in a nut shell is, I had the band done in 09 while i was with Blue Cross.It took a short amount of time to get approved, like less then a month. I lost about 35 pounds. Then gained it all back by the first year in a half. Now im with United Health Care and im waiting for them to approve me to change the band to the sleeve. The reason being is that my band slipped and the adjustments didnt work because of that.

so i was wondering if you know anyone who has my current insurance and is awaiting approval for the surgery, or was waiting.. and how long did they wait for? did they have to pay a certain amount? did they have to take classes before surgery?? any info you can share will be greatly appreciated

thanks

Hi Luisa,

I have United Healthcare Choice Plus. My approval was really easy. I went to all the required appts and my doctors submitted my paperwork on 11/17. I just got approved yesterday.

I started this journey in the middle of November, so it didn't take that long. They didn't require any supervised diet or anything.

Hope this helps, good luck on your journey

It did

Thanks

have you checked to see if your insurance will pay for a second bariatric surgery? Many only allow one in a lifetime, even if its with another provider. Hope yours sees that yours is necessary!

I hope they do.. My doctor said that it's more of a yes then no, but u never know. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.. I see there's just two days left for your surgery , that's great. Good luck and I wish you the best!!

I had UHC and the policy that I had covered two bariatric surgeries in your lifetime. You may want to call your coordinator to get the specifics. UHC (to me) is one of the fastest in getting approved. I now have AVMED, which I called and asked if I have any issues, complications if it would be covered. They stated yes that it would be. Good luck on your journey!!! Keep us updated.

Deb