Hello guys, hope you're having a fantastic week. If some of you are in my exact situation "waiting for insurance approval" lets find comfort in each other and share our story... My paper were submitted to Cigna last Wednesday 12/12/12 and yesterday the surgeons coordinator called to request a Diet History that the insurance company is asking for... I think is a good sign ... What do you think??

I'm waiting for Approval from Aetna, I went through the required program for $150.00 and now waiting for final approval. You go through the pre op nutrition and psych consults, get every medical test under the sun done, and coordinate all the records and reports being sent and then it still takes 2-4 weeks for the insurance company to approve. It's as if they are trying to wear you down.

I am waiting on my approval too. So many mixed feelings. My ins coordinator at the dr office wont tell me the exact date my information was sent to UHC and as of Friday UHC didnt have it. The lady at UHC stated it could be in review just not noted in their system yet. When I talked to dr office I was told they didnt have my weight history which I confirmed with her that she received it in Nov. I kept a file with ally test results and dr letters I needed so I faxed it immediately to her. The dr office said they submitted my paperwork to ins without that to get ths ball rolling. So frustrating!!! Its been a week and I will be following up again tomorrow on this. Good vibes to everyone out there for success with your journey!

I'm waiting for Approval from Aetna' date=' I went through the required program for 150.00 and now waiting for final approval. You go through the pre op nutrition and psych consults, get every medical test under the sun done, and coordinate all the records and reports being sent and then it still takes 2-4 weeks for the insurance company to approve. It's as if they are trying to wear you down.[/quote']

I'm also waiting for approval from aetna. It's been 4 long days so far!

havent submitted yet, still have some appointments to complete first, but excited and impatient just the same!!!

My paperwork was submitted to Cigna on Saturday. I hope it doesn't take up to the 30 days for approval like Surgeons office said!!!

I got a letter over the weekend looking for more info. Not denied yet:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/65113-letter-from-cigna-not-denied-yet/

My documentation was supposed to have been sent to ins on Dec 18, but wasn't sent in until today. So frustrated! Hoping for surgery in Feb.

Me too hoping for a February surgery date.

My paperwork is being reviewed by the surgeon's office and can take up to 7-10 bus. days then to ins for up to 14 bus. days. Such a long process but I guess it could be longer!

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

I really hope this goes thru for you. UHC has been great to me so far. They approved me last Friday. Good luck!

Thank you! Thats great they approved you. How long did it take for them to approve you?

Sweetncurvy, yes how long did UHC take once submitted to them? I too have them as my provider. Also can you share your bmi and if you had any co-morbidities? thanks in advance!

2nd level appeal. UHC finally put end date for decision in system - 1/25. Hoping to find out before then though. I'll keep calling every couple of days.

I love your drive Dreamsofskinny! We are here to cheer you on girl!