Hi, im new to this and am so excited to begin this journey to a better me! My insurance wont be effective for a few more days but I wanted to know what is the process like going through UHC (United Health Care)? Do they require 6 months of monitor weightloss?? Any info or advice would b appreciated PLEASE???

Okay, Im here and I'll make sure I keep In touch with you

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I'm in Florida also ....my surgery is the 8th too...did you get your protein supplements yet?

I'm in Florida also ....my surgery is the 8th too...did you get your Protein supplements yet?

You should Join the September group, And Protein powder you mean??? Or are you referring to something else???

Edited August 31, 201412 yr by Shauna29

I'm new the BP... Im still learning how to get around this site....but I was talking about the protein supplement drinks and vitamins from Insurenutrition.com.....

I'm new the BP... Im still learning how to get around this site....but I was talking about the protein supplement drinks and vitamins from Insurenutrition.com.....

Oh okay,I never tried to get them from Insurenutrition I have medicaid and I dnt think they will pay for It So Im buying out of pocket .

Jenny Pooh how has it been with the insurance for u? Did u have to do the 6 month weightloss monitoring?

Jenny Pooh how has it been with the insurance for u? Did u have to do the 6 month weightloss monitoring?

Yes I did, and the Insurance have actually been great.

How many times did u see the doctor within that time frame?.. my BMI is right at 40.68 or something like that so if I loose 10 pounds I wont b able to have the surgery so waiting 6 months just to have the surgery would really suck!! Im ready for the change.

Yes..it was something...I had seen the doctor in November 2013...but my health insurance didn't cover bariatric surgery... I had to wait to switch my HMO....I did in July...but also start any weight loss program plus seen my doctor once a month...and in July I seen the psychologist... Nutritist... Same day...and they submitted my packet to insurance on Aug 18...approval on Aug 21.. I think it was quick because I started the other program too...and its Medicaid..

@mrsaizsha...I understand when you ready you ready....don't give up...it will come quick...

Thank u so much for a break dowm of how it worked with insurance. Im glad urs is coming up so soon.... and I am definitely ready.

Mrsaizsha you all welcome... That's what we are hear for...I think talking to people who not going through it...its hard for them to understand....but I'm here if you need anything...I'm glad to because of my insurance issue I thought I wouldn't be able too for awhile... But I got it done..just do as much as you can now...6 months will be here in no time

Exactly! Talking to my husband is like talking to a wall. He knows hoe I feel but doesnt understand the toll it takes on ur emotions ya know. Like u said u also have the same insurance so this is very helpful. I should hear from the bariatric doctors office this week about the requirements from UH for me. Keep ur fringers crossed for me that they wont make me wait 6 months!! Will keep u ladys updated and u do the same pls

Hey, so for the 6mnths of monitored weightloss I dont have a doctor that watched my progress. I do have a personal trainer that I was working out with for 7 months, a weightloss program I was apart of for 9 months and a gym membership I have had for a year. Do u ladys know if this will be accepted by our insurance? Have u submitted anything like this and if so how did it go??