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Salt Lake City Newbie

Hello All!

I've been reading the many different threads and posts here in this forum for a couple of weeks and have learned quite a bit from you all.

I had a call from the office of the Dr. I met with regarding getting banded today - they submitted everything to my insurance company today for approval.

I hear I am fortunate because I have United HealthCare and they are fairly good about approving this procedure. But, am still anxious to hear from them. Does anyone know how long they typically take to send out their approval or denial?

Well, keep your fingers crossed for me!

I look forward to learning more from all of you, and hopefully joining the ranks of those who have been banded.

Audrey :)

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    welcome, I live in Elko Nevada. Just 250 miles west of you in interstate 80. I can't help you with the insurance question part though because I was self pay. Just wanted to welcome you.

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    Hi Audrey!

    I'm in Salt Lake too...my surgery is scheduled for Oct 5 with Dr. Hansen. I have Aetna (managed care, not HMO) and they approved my in about 2 1/2 weeks after eveything was submitted. I submitted as much info as possible because I was so afraid of a denial. I was surprised how fast it was! I've heard United Health Care usually covers lap-band here in Utah. Good luck!

    Jessica

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    Thanks for the kind welcomes everyone.

    Jessica - I met with Dr. Alldredge who is Dr. Hansen's partner. Best of luck to you in this journey! I'd love to hear how everything goes for you.

    Thanks again!

    Audrey

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    Audrey: I'm excited that we will be going to the same place. You'll have to keep me updated on your insurance approval!

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    Audrey

    I had my surgery with Dr. Hansen a year ago. He's great and the staff is exceptional!

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    Well, I'm not a very patient person. I know that Dr. Alldredge's staff just faxed the information over to United HealthCare on Tuesday - but it's Friday and I just had to call to see if United HealthCare had made a decision yet.

    They have - I've been approved! WooHoo!

    So, I am scheduled for surgery on 10/23. I can hardly wait!

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