I just went to my intial visit, and was told that my insurance request would be sent in, so now I am just waiting to see what happens next. If anyone out has had the band done with Unisted Healthcare. Please give me some insight on how long it took you to get approved?

I GOT MY APPROVAL LETTER TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought that it would take until like March, and lucky me, my letter was in the mail today. I haven't contacted Dr.'s office yet, ofter office hours when I got the letter or otherwise I would have. I am very excited

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats!! You are one step closer!!!!!

Hi all,

I was was referred to use the Molding Clinic for my lapband, by a relative who recently had her lapband surgery done there. Does anyone know, if they accept insurance?

Thanks,

Yeah, Carmel!!!

Dbrandy, have you tried to contact the Molding Clinic direct? That would be your best source of information.

Carmel,

I have not contacted them yet. I wasn't sure if they were in on the weekends. I didnt' know if someone who has been there would know. Thanks

It may vary by area; however, it took UHC six weeks before I finally received approval for Lap Band. Then it took three months to schedule the surgery in southern CA. I went in for my first consultantion in late September, and finally had surgery on January 31. After two weeks, I've lost 20 lbs!

Yeah, Grandma! Keep up the good work!

Hello,

I have UHC. I have not contacted the doctor about the surgery, but done a significant amount of research and seriously thinking about proceeding with the surgery. Do you know if I would have to have a medical condition to have this preformed? I am 5'7 247 lbs.

dbrandy, please check with your benefits coordinator at your job. He/she should be able to give you accurate information of what your UHC does and doesn't cover. Different companies have different health insurance policies with or without restrictions on weight loss surgery. Some only allow specific types of WLS. Your BMI is 37. Best of luck to you!