I have been searching and searching for info from others who used UHC and never really found the answer. Now that I received an answer from UHC thought I'd share.

The situation: Lap Band self pay in 2007. It was a fail and caused many issues (sliming, puking daily, no weight loss). BCBS paid for removal in 2012. JPM requires the 6 month diet plan. I do not have this documented as I was working w/ a trainer (doesn't count). IF UHC would approve as a revision instead of a new WLS all pre-op requirements would be waived. I do have sleep apnea as well.

Met with surgeon begin of Sept. Insurance submitted by 09/12 and APPROVAL received today 09/24!!! Drop the confetti people!! My surgery date is next week. OMG I can't believe it. So thrilled.

Are they approving you as a revision? I'm only wondering because I like you have uhc choice plan. So I'm just trying to see what other people's experiences are.

Yes, approved as a revision which means I don't have to meet any of the usual criteria. Typically, they would require six months supervised diet, BMI requirements, etc.

Good for you!! Happy sleeve day!! Make sure you take lots of pics of your old self!! To compare. Wish I did. Sleeve 4/16/14. 54 lbs down and counting. Feeling great