It's been a loooong road. First UHC told me I didn't need a six month diet.

I waited until everything after our move was settled, then did all the tests, was denied for the six month diet.

I spent HOURS on the phone trying to get WW to send me something verifying my attendance dates.

I just gave up and wrote a long son story letter with my phone records showing the hours I spent. Got my appeal denied.

This has been one of the most stressful things I've been through. I just get to a point where I can't do it anymore.

Finally I called WW corporate and she is mailing me a letter. I pray it is correct and that UHC will approve me.

(already checked and WW is acceptable to them).

If I get approved Im hoping to do it in August.

All I had to submit was proof of payment for weight watchers. BCBS accepted that as proof...not sure about UHC.

I think BCBS is a lot different than others, my doc says its the best insurance he has dealt with, and I still pre op

I couldn't get into my bank records because it's been a year and a half! I threw my book away bc I didn't know I was going to want WLS.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

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They sent the letter and all it says is my start and that I was a member and that I should refer to my registration materials. I told that \<^€~, on the phone I don't have them.

I want to punch her.

I'm going to have to hire a GD lawyer.

Completely enraged.

Ok ok I calmed down and it is vague but does state my end date, it is just worded in a bizarre way. I am praying UHC will take this!

When you were a WW member did you have access to E-Tools because you may still be able to log on and access your past records

I did have etools but I never used it and they wouldn't accept it anyway.

I just faxed it yesterday and verified that they got it. They told me it will be a month but last time it was two weeks.

I just don't know why it takes so freaking long!

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They sent the letter and all it says is my start and that I was a member and that I should refer to my registration materials. I told that \<^€~, on the phone I don't have them.

I want to punch her.

I'm going to have to hire a GD lawyer.

Completely enraged.

FWIW, I hired Lindstrom Obesity Advocates for my appeal and it was a great experience. I won, and they held my hand each step of the way. They do an initial consultation, and even after that call, I felt like I had my game back on. They do charge a flat fee for handling appeals, but my rationale was that it was cheaper than private pay. They offer a sliding scale, as well. Good luck in your journey.

I just read this thread and contacted WW for any records they have on me hoping this will speed up my process (BCBS of MI)...I of course lost my record that you get to keep...CRAP! I hope they respond???

Thinking positively!

Well, I was told today by the doctors office that unless I was WW active within the past 18 months, it wouldn't make a difference SOOOO,

5 months to go until insurance approval.

Looking for anyone who may have the same surgery timeframe as myself..December 2013???

Thanks to all!!!

Sorry that your having such a hard time. I am also using Weight watchers. Customer service should give you dates if you went to meetings.

Well, I was told today by the doctors office that unless I was WW active within the past 18 months, it wouldn't make a difference SOOOO,

5 months to go until insurance approval.

Looking for anyone who may have the same surgery timeframe as myself..December 2013???

Thanks to all!!!

I'm hoping to be on the schedule for right around Christmas time for my surgery. I work for the school district so it would be nice not to miss any work and recover during Christmas break.

Good luck to you!