I'm absolutely terrified that my insurance won't approve me! I'm a 39.1 BMI with plenty of comorbidities - but I'm still scared that since I'm not above a 40 they will turn me down : (

Are there any other United Healthcare folks out there? How long did you have to wait for approval? Are they sticklers for the 40 BMI?

I'm freaking out - it's been almost 2 weeks since my doctor's office submitted ....

Thanks!

I was approved!!!!!!! My date is June 18th!!!!

I'm soooooo relieved - can sleep again . . .

Awesome!!!

Congratulations!!!! I am very, very happy for you.

You'll be fine.

i also have united healthcare , im waiting for my surgeon to submit my paper work i really hope & pray i get approved my bmi is 37.9 (sleep apnea mild , borderline diabetic; pcos ) praying this works out for me i know my co morbidities are not severe

Crossing my fingers for you!!

Told ya you'd be fine! Now get that pre op diet in motion and stock up on some protein, love. You'll be on our side soon enough

This question is for anyone with UHC (whatever plan)...how long did your whole process take from start to finish? Did your UHC plan require 6 month weigh ins? Ty

It took from first appointment April 26th to may 30th. 34 days

UHC does not require 6 months monitored weightless anymore, however they require 2 years of weight loss records from PCP.

It took from first appointment April 26th to may 30th. 34 days

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That's great! Good for you.

My first appointment with the doctor was on April 7. I fought like a LUNATIC to get all my requirements done in as short a period as possible - it was a very BUSY month of appointments!! My primary care doc was a HUGE help in the process! She was extremely supportive and got lots of documentation to my surgeon very promptly. Getting all of the requirements is definitely the slow part - it feels like everyone & everything is trying to slow you down. I was finished with my requirements on May 15th (so about 5 weeks of that stage). Once I was submitted to the insurance it took 10 days to get approval. My surgery was scheduled for about 2 weeks after approval.

FYI - My plan required a five year weight history with documented attempts at weight loss - THAT is the kind of info that my WONDERFUL primary care doc provided - LOVE HER!!!!

Bottom line: I began the journey on April 7th. My surgery is June 14th. I get the impression that it takes most people much longer than me. I think I've just been blessed with a great PCP who really helped move things along quickly.

Bottom line: I began the journey on April 7th. My surgery is June 14th. I get the impression that it takes most people much longer than me. I think I've just been blessed with a great PCP who really helped move things along quickly.

Oh yes...I've seen it take people 6+ months, so yours was fast! I'm hoping I can get everything done in two months, but my surgeon seems to require more than UHC does. Did you have to do a sleep study or a stress test

I did a sleep study, EKG, psych evaluation, nutritionist, bloodwork, upper GI, 5 years weight history with diets attempts (from primary care), surgeon consult, complete physical, pap smear & mammogram.

I have UHC and was required to do 6 month weight monitoring, psych eval, letter from PCP supporting the surgery and meeting with dietician. Once everything was done and submitted, the approval came within a few days. I was okay with the 6 month wait cause it forced me to make sure that the surgery was best for me.