Everyone keeps saying UHC Oxford doesn't require weight loss in the "6 month motivated attempt". I've gain like 12lbs. I was dieting before I started then I've been sick off and on for like 4 months. I pray to God that I won't be denied because of that. I'm so tired of this stress of insurance approval.

Stephanie, really, just call your UHC case manager and ask. They'll tell you.

I have been wondering the same thing! I called Oxford and they said as long as it is a motivated attempt of weight loss for 6-months and your doctor or nutritionist is noting your progress, you should be fine. I even asked if I gained weight would I get denied and they said no. I also asked my nutritionist and she said the same thing and has never experienced any authorization issues with Oxford. That makes me feel better, but I’m still terrified of getting denied! I had 4 nutritionist appts already…the first two I lost about 5 pounds altogether and the third one I gained a pound (after the holidays). I actually have my fifth appt tonight and I know I gained some weight back UGH! I’m just nervous that all this weight gain is going to get me denied and I’ll have to do this whole process again!

I have been wondering the same thing! I called Oxford and they said as long as it is a motivated attempt of weight loss for 6-months and your doctor or nutritionist is noting your progress, you should be fine. I even asked if I gained weight would I get denied and they said no. I also asked my nutritionist and she said the same thing and has never experienced any authorization issues with Oxford. That makes me feel better, but I’m still terrified of getting denied! I had 4 nutritionist appts already…the first two I lost about 5 pounds altogether and the third one I gained a pound (after the holidays). I actually have my fifth appt tonight and I know I gained some weight back UGH! I’m just nervous that all this weight gain is going to get me denied and I’ll have to do this whole process again!

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@@Stephanie Salsera Perrott hay girly! I just wanted to let you know that last night I called my insurance and I was APPROVED for my surgery! I'm just waiting on my surgeon's office for a date. So I guess you can still be approved even if you gain weight during the 6 months! How are you doing and what month are you on??

@@Stephanie Salsera Perrott hay girly! I just wanted to let you know that last night I called my insurance and I was APPROVED for my surgery! I'm just waiting on my surgeon's office for a date. So I guess you can still be approved even if you gain weight during the 6 months! How are you doing and what month are you on??

me 22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was approved on Friday. Don't have my surgery date yet maybe beginning of may......

@@Stephanie Salsera Perrott YAYYYYYYYYYY CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so exciting!!!! All that worry for nothing Keep me updated on what date you get, and I'll do the same!