February 25, 201412 yr Hi everyone! For those that have UHC, I was wondering how fast you were approved once your info was submitted? My packet is going to be submitted soon, so curious. Thanks!!
May 3, 201412 yr Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u. Cybergirl, I'm so sorry to hear that. Now you have me even more worried. Who did they want u to register with. I was told I just had to see a dr or nutritionist for 6 mo. Or 2 visits a month for 3 months have a BMi over 40 and or have a medical issue and see a psychologist. I did the 3 mo twice a month. I lost a little but not much. There was no specific amount to lose. But it seems you only get partial info from these people. I did request it in writing which they sent me a few weeks ago. So far UHC has been good with all my test but one. The sleep test. But I can't send my paperwork in until I have my phych evaluation which isn't till May 27th. Keep Me in your prayers and I will do the same for u.
May 3, 201412 yr Hi Soniaj, I will get you in my prayers. Please don't worry--my situation in not the same as yours. I'm sure that the same thing won't happen to you. Sandy
May 3, 201412 yr Sorry for your troubles- Think of this as a chapter in your book- you worked to find answers, and nobody can say you didn't put work into your weightloss and took the easy way out!! I started looking into the sleeve probably about 16months ago- the job I did work at, the employer had it written into the insurance policy that weightloss surgery would not be covered. I was looking into self pay, and had several options in Nebraska- that had great payment plans one even no interest if I put like 2,000 down. There was a way and I was going to find out how I was going to have surgery- After 9 years at my old job, I switched companies that I worked for- Started looking again into surgery. This time it is a covered procedure, but the twist is I have to be a employee for a year. So instead of waiting for my year- I am doing all my pre stuff now- I have my sleep study on Monday. As soon as July 30, 2014 rolls around my Surgery office will send in paper work to UHC choice plan. So keep figuring out ways!! You can do it!
May 3, 201412 yr Thank you for your kind words sleevexcited! Your postive outlong is very inspiring. I'm committed to the gastric sleeve--I truly believe that this surgery will help me lost the 140 pounds that I need to lose. If I start all over with UHC this would be the third time. I'm very fornature to have a great job with a great boss--but I know that my job can't wait for me to go through this again. I'll appeal but if I lose--I'm going to mexico! Enough is enough.
May 8, 201412 yr Hi! How did your surgery go? I noticed that Dr. Teel did it- he's doing mine also. How long were you in the hospital for? I still have kind of a ways to go in the process. I see the psychologist today and have already seen the nutritionist. I have UHC and they are only requiring me to do those 2 steps. Hopefully, I can get it approved and scheduled soon! The insurance lady at Dr. Teel's office said that I may be able to be scheduled for June. Anyway, just wanted to hear about your experience since I have the same doctor! Congrats! @@Dawn2680
May 10, 201412 yr Hi all!! I have UHC choice plus and my plan doesn't require the 6mos supervised diet or psych visit, I need to have a 5 yr history of 40+ BMI, that's it. Anyhow, I have a 7 yr history of BMI 40+ except for about a 4 mos period 2 yrs ago I was 38.9 and 39.6. Did anyone else have something similar but were approved despite of that? I'm just worried a very small amount of time will cause me not to be approved.
May 10, 201412 yr Do you have anything else that has been added to your history like sleep apnea, or high blood pressure?
May 10, 201412 yr No but I recently had to have my gallbladder removed and my surgeon said I had a very fatty liver. My blood pressure is borderline and I have GERD. No diabetes or hypertension, but I'm on the road there.
May 27, 201412 yr Congratulations! Please keep it in prayer that I will be approved.i see my dr on June 19th for my surgery date.
May 27, 201412 yr Thank you. Please keep me informed with your progress I would love to hear how you are doing.
May 28, 201412 yr Just found out that my insurance denied my cpap therapy. I hope this is not a bad sign. I'm so worried the will not approve my surgery and I need it so bad.
May 28, 201412 yr Just found out that my insurance denied my cpap therapy. I hope this is not a bad sign. I'm so worried the will not approve my surgery and I need it so bad. They could of denied because you did not have enough episodes of apnea per hour. You have to have a certain amount to qualify for insurance.
Hi everyone! For those that have UHC, I was wondering how fast you were approved once your info was submitted? My packet is going to be submitted soon, so curious. Thanks!!