Hi I am new to this forum and i am thinking of getting the VSG. I wanted to know anyone living in New Jersey, who has this insurance and what were the outcomes ectra.Thanks.

No problem! I will definitely keep you in my prayers!

I've been working with my case worker at doctor's office. Originally told UHC had no requirements. After getting blood tests &stress test, I was told UHC required a sleep study and psychologist session. I've had both of them. Now waiting on results to give to UHC. If I don't have sleep apnea, insurance won't cover me and I'll be screwed.

Artsy what typef of UHC you have? I ahve ChoicePlus. It sucks! The lady at the office told me to two things i can do.. one switch to another UHC insurane inwhich i have to call dh' company to see wht they say OR SELF PAY!

I don't know as to what process i will go thru if it ever takes off the ground! But i know all forms have to be in before he sees me .

I am praying something goes off and i can get the ball rolling I did call UHC headquarters and they do start you if one is not familiar with Center of Excellence like Committed stated before

Hope all works out for you keep us posted!!

I have UHC Choice Plus too. I thinly it may depend on which program my company bought into. I'm already preparing for the worst. Currently I'm 191 lbs and a little under 5 ft. Sleep apnea is my only hope. Praying for you & me.

Haven't heard of Center of Excellence. What is it?

Hi Artasy. It is a place where you are told to go when UHC approves Dr's and all that stuff. In order to aid you into your WLS. Committed has more info than i do. But if youa re really intrersted you can call UHC see what the rep tells you.

Well i am praying for us both as well. It really stinks.. I think that should be suffiecient for UHC . everyone is different for tothers it may be one illness and that can be High blodd pressure It depends. For me the at the surgeon's office told me one illness and it will go thru.Th ough each indiivdula is different But that is waht she told me. Plus BMI.

At any rate i hope UHC unbuckles and let people choose to have thier options and let them do waht is best for them.afterall we are the ones who are working day day .our spouses. These is really ridiculous and if Medicare is jumping on the bandwagon for WLS why is UHC choice Plus giving us problems let the policy thru!!

What a sour day todya.. just finished speaking with my dh' company and they have two insurances, though she did not know if they if Sleeve or any other related procedures were , in fact in the plan, so she toldl me to call UHC. She told me if i wanted to switch i will have to wait till January So when i called UHC, the rep told me neither plan has any obesity related policies I asked her if i could appeal it and she said . Neither plan has it so what is the use?

I have an appt for this week to see the surgeon, I thought i check before i head there I also left an email to the cooridnator a the office see what she ahs to say.

I was hoping ot get on this journey this year... anyone with any iinfo please let me know.

Thanks!

Serenity,

My prayers are with you right now. Yes, it is a sour day. I hope something good comes from all the research and phone calls you are making. Please keep us posted.

I'm supposed to hear from the sleep study doctor today. It is almost 4:00pm and have heard nothing.

Waiting.