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Hi Everyone,

I gave completed everything such as: initial consultion, blood work, met with the psychologist, nutritionist, etc. I guess I am just waiting for my stuff to be submitted to the insurance company....

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Me too. Waiting. Just did sleep study last night. Not sure of the results but if I don't have sleep apnea my ins. Company will not pay. I'm 37 BMI and no co-morbities. I'm praying it will go thru.

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I have not heard anything about a sleep study. I hope this is it. This process can become stressful but I am hoping and praying that It will be over with and worth the wait. I will pray that it will go thru for you. If you dont mind how much do you weigh? I would not be so adament to get this if I didnt have high blood pressure, and type two diebeties. I guess I am really worried about my poor organs. It is a good thing that you dont have those problems tho.

Good Luck!

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Hoping and praying for you both - Jewels and Artsy!

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I am waiting to hear from my insurance also. I have a surgery date for June 11, 2012. They sent all my paperwork in on 4/13/12 and said it usually takes 1-1 1/2 weeks to hear from my insurance co. I started this process Feb 2012 and I after all my appointments, co pays, lab tests, and other stuff they approve it.

Good luck to all that are also waiting to hear from their insurance!

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CONGRATS! Praying that it goes through for you quickly. ;)

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Hi All - I've been doing this for 5 months so far! I am envious that you can get this done so quickly. I am scheduled for 5-22 right now - I started this process before Christmas, last year. Whew! The best of luck to you!

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I don't mind you asking what I weigh. I weigh 191 and am just under 5 feet. I get the feeling my sleep study may not have been that helpful. The tech didn't need to put the CPap on me--is that a sign for no sleep Apnea?? The psychologist I went to today says she will definitely recommend the surgery. I have a sinking feeling today that the insurance company will deny me. Really the truth is: I'm not overweight, I'm just not tall enough. LOL!!

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I don't mind you asking what I weigh. I weigh 191 and am just under 5 feet. I get the feeling my sleep study may not have been that helpful. The tech didn't need to put the CPap on me--is that a sign for no sleep Apnea?? The psychologist I went to today says she will definitely recommend the surgery. I have a sinking feeling today that the insurance company will deny me. Really the truth is: I'm not overweight, I'm just not tall enough. LOL!!

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@Artsey, yes that sucks. Im sorry you never know just keep your fingers crossed!

@robin I know you are antsey as well. Dont you just love waiting LOL

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Hi! I started this process end of Jan beginning of Feb 2012. My bariactric program has a team approach and you have to get the ok from each person before they will even give you surgery date. I had to get the ok from their physical therapist, nut,. and psych. I have been doing monthly weight loss visits to my primary dr. even though my insurance doesn't require them the bariatric program still does. I went though a boat load of tests too like labs, ekg, chest xray and other stuff and I am sure they will have me do them again closer to my surgery date. I was told it would be 6 months to 2 years to get a surgery date with them. It depends on how well you go through their program and do the changes in lifestyle they want you to do. I had to quit drinking carbonated beverages, no reg coffee only Decaf and then drink 80 oz of liquid a day. I did these so I think it helped get through the program and also have lost 28 pounds too.

Good luck on process. I know it seems like forever...it did to me but now that I have a surgery date it doesn't seem like it was forever and now I am getting kinda nervous that it is really gonna happen!

Hi All - I've been doing this for 5 months so far! I am envious that you can get this done so quickly. I am scheduled for 5-22 right now - I started this process before Christmas, last year. Whew! The best of luck to you!

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I am scheduled for May 30th....waiting on insurance approval....i dont have health issues, BMI 41.3. I have UHC Choice Plus. Does anyone got an approval from UHC with BMI 40 plus and not health issues? I am very nervous...cant wait to have the surgery. Wish me luck.

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I am scheduled for May 30th....waiting on insurance approval....i dont have health issues, BMI 41.3. I have UHC Choice Plus. Does anyone got an approval from UHC with BMI 40 plus and not health issues? I am very nervous...cant wait to have the surgery. Wish me luck.

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Hi all My my insurance approved me today!! Yayyyy I am so excited!

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Artsy, it all depends on your insurance as to whether you will be approved or not.

I had a bmi of about 38.5, but no co-morbidities (no sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure etc.).

My insurance would not cover me. :(

So I would be self-pay, so opted to go to Mexico for my surgery. They have really skilled surgeons with lots of years of experience & cheaper than it would have been locally.

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