Hi ya'll, its been a while since I've posted. I have had to put things on hold and wait for money for these appointments. Taxes finally came in so I'm back in the game!! I just met with nut today so I have 2 more appointments, the behavioral assessment and physical. the last thing is to go to a support group. I get all this done this month and then I meet with surgeon and set up date and wait for insurance to approve! I am praying I get approved, I want this more than anything. I don't have any co-morbidities and think that's gonna hurt me since my insurance (UHC) wants a 5yr weight history, I have proof my weight was high and bmi was too but with no co-morbididties...I don't know...what do guys think?

I too have UHC (Hoping that means United Healthcare :-)), but was approved. I started this journey late last year with classes and finally found a surgeon who accepted my insurance. Everyone has been great. While my labs reflected hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, I don't have official diagnoses of either. Best of luck to you. I'm sure all will be fine. Just do your research and make sure you fight every step. Shouldn't be too strenuous if your docs are in your corner. They have a great way of making your paperwork look good!

I have UHC.. And I have no co-morbidity's and I got approved. Wishing you the best of luck!

thank you!! that def makes me feel better. I know I should get a sleep apnea test but all these appointments are killing me financially and that test isn't cheap. if I get denied then I will do it, but im gonna see what happens first without it. my kids are so supportive and happy for me, they are worried about me changing but I said it will be a change for the better, I will be happier! I am so excited for this month to be over. Im hoping it doesn't take uhc long to let me know, I want the surgery this year!!! lol

thank you!! that def makes me feel better. I know I should get a sleep apnea test but all these appointments are killing me financially and that test isn't cheap. if I get denied then I will do it, but im gonna see what happens first without it. my kids are so supportive and happy for me, they are worried about me changing but I said it will be a change for the better, I will be happier! I am so excited for this month to be over. Im hoping it doesn't take uhc long to let me know, I want the surgery this year!!! lol

And it can def happen this year! I know what you mean about dr appts. I go in Monday and this week, I had to re-lab, x-ray, ekg! Glad when Sunday eve is here! LOL. Best of luck

I hear ya, all these appointments are worth it but man they are crazy!! So much to do and little money to it..lol

went to my physical therapy assessment today! One more appointment ( behavioral assessment) and Im done with pre-op appointments!!!!! I can not wait, I get more and more excited everyday! Im hoping that the insurance will let me know something by the end of September!! Im suppose to call the surgeons office 5 days after my last appointment to set up a consult with him. I really hope I get approved and can get sleeved before December!

I have UHC.. And I have no co-morbidity's and I got approved. Wishing you the best of luck!

NOTLOOKINGBACK...how long did it take you to hear from UHC? for the approval I mean.

NOTLOOKINGBACK...how long did it take you to hear from UHC? for the approval I mean.

It took them three days.. But I called them like everyday once things were submitted.

wow that's quick! I hope mine is. we have the high option plan through UHC. supposed to be the good one..IDK..lol