Hi, so I'm new to this site, but I decided back in may I wanted to do wls, when I first talked to my insurance company about requirements I met all of them, so I picked a Dr. and got my consultation date. Then when I was speaking to them about something completely different I decided to ask about requirements again. Good thing I did because the first time I asked they failed to tell me I must do their bariatric program and get surgery at one of their hospitals of excellence. The only problem was there is not one in my state. However they reimburse me for travel expenses. It was just so frustrating because I was excited to begin with my consultation and everything. Now I feel like I'm starting all over again. I'm pretty nervous about having to do it through their program and want to know if anyone here has done United healthcare's bariatric program and how that went for you?

Good to know! I am still waiting. I called yesterday again and was told it's still pending but the 15 days is almost up so to call back mid week. I am on pins and needles!!

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Good to know! I am still waiting. I called yesterday again and was told it's still pending but the 15 days is almost up so to call back mid week. I am on pins and needles!!

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I feel your pain. I hope they get back to you soon! Let us know.

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I'm about 9 days from surgery and just found out that I needed to enroll in the bariatric resource program after nearly a year of seeing doctors. UHC initially told me it was mandatory which is why my case is still pending, but when the surgery center called they told them it was completely optional, so I enrolled anyway. Not sure exactly what's happening, but I wish I would have found out sooner

I'm about 9 days from surgery and just found out that I needed to enroll in the bariatric resource program after nearly a year of seeing doctors. UHC initially told me it was mandatory which is why my case is still pending, but when the surgery center called they told them it was completely optional, so I enrolled anyway. Not sure exactly what's happening, but I wish I would have found out sooner

Damn, I hope that doesn't delay anything.

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I'm about 9 days from surgery and just found out that I needed to enroll in the bariatric resource program after nearly a year of seeing doctors. UHC initially told me it was mandatory which is why my case is still pending, but when the surgery center called they told them it was completely optional, so I enrolled anyway. Not sure exactly what's happening, but I wish I would have found out sooner

If you enrolled anyway then everything should be fine right?

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You should be fine all they do is give you a nurse who just basically keeps in contact with you while getting requirements done. No extra requirements or anything

I'm about 9 days from surgery and just found out that I needed to enroll in the bariatric resource program after nearly a year of seeing doctors. UHC initially told me it was mandatory which is why my case is still pending, but when the surgery center called they told them it was completely optional, so I enrolled anyway. Not sure exactly what's happening, but I wish I would have found out sooner

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I talked to my nurse one time when I started. She never called me again. I left 2 messages too. Lol.

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My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 14th. I'm so excited, however I've had an uphill road getting here. After going through a 6 mo. process and the hospital send in all my paperwork the end of Aug. UHC denied me having the surgery at my local hospital because they're weren't showing to be a "center of excellence", they'd approve me having it at another hospital 3 hrs away:( So I started down that road...then my local hospital says, oh we are a center of excellence, we just forgot to send in our paperwork proving it to UHC. So they expedited the paperwork, UHC approved me going to my local hospital. I'm so thrilled!! The whole thing set me back about 5 wks:( I'm just happy I'm able to get it done before the end of the year so I don't have to pay my VERY HIGH deductible again!! I'm so ready to have the surgery. I start on liquids for 2 wks next Monday.

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Surgery set for Friday, November 18th at 3:30pm. Finally.

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Surgery set for Friday, November 18th at 3:30pm. Finally.

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keep us updated!!!!!

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@@ChickenChick what is your hight and weight if you don't mind

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@@ChickenChick what is your hight and weight if you don't mind

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5'4"/215ish

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@@ChickenChick what is your hight and weight if you don't mind

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5'4"/215ish

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I'm the same only 5'2 though

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Good to know! I am still waiting. I called yesterday again and was told it's still pending but the 15 days is almost up so to call back mid week. I am on pins and needles!!

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Did you get approved? I'm still pending :/

Good to know! I am still waiting. I called yesterday again and was told it's still pending but the 15 days is almost up so to call back mid week. I am on pins and needles!!

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Did you get approved? I'm still pending :/

Still waiting. Mine was submitted on 10/14 they said they have 15 business days and they have til 11/4. He said the nurse would call me but I still call every other day. Lol.

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