I’m so excited... I went for my last visit to the nutritionist today and after loosing 9 1/2lbs in the past two weeks I’ve been cleared and all the pre testing papers are being submitted for a surgery date. I can’t wait. Any idea how long this process takes? (Medicate/united Healthcare insurance). I’m so excited for this journey!!!!!!!

I had Medicare through UHC and was approved the same day! They didn't waste time. However, my Dr office was slow and I waited 2 months, 1 week to have my surgery. Good luck!

every insurance is of course different and if all the posts here are any indication even the same insurance cant seem to do anything the same way twice. sometimes its the Ins. and some times the Doctors office messes up paperwork (and we know Ins. company live and die by the paperwork) so keep track of all deadlines and required forms and sign offs.

good luck and looking forward to your posts from the other side.

I’m so excited... I went for my last visit to the nutritionist today and after loosing 9 1/2lbs in the past two weeks I’ve been cleared and all the pre testing papers are being submitted for a surgery date. I can’t wait. Any idea how long this process takes? (Medicate/united Healthcare insurance). I’m so excited for this journey!!!!!!!

I would to know that one. I only had to a Nutrition class. I have Medicare AARP. They have said nothing about a liquid diet before. They did start exercise and drinking water and changing our diet. They also their will be a 1wk clear liquid post-op then 1wk liquid and 2wk pureed. So I guess I will find out when I see the surgeon.

Good luck on your WLS journey