Well, my info. was submitted to insurance over a month ago, and no word from anyone. Then a few days ago, I received a letter from UHC saying I was approved, but it didn't say how much they would cover. I waited patiently, and I couldn't wait any longer. So yesterday, I called the insurance lady at my surgeon's office, and she said she hadn't received a letter yet. She said "if you'll fax me a copy of it, I'll get your surgery date for you". I was SO EXCITED! I sent it to her within minutes.

Got a call from her yesterday evening, and she at first said my surgery date was for June 4th. She said, "is that date okay?" I said, "absolutely, I'll take whatever you have!" She laughed and said, I doubt that, I have something for next week, but that's probably too soon. I said " no way, there isn't a too soon". My surgery date is NEXT WEEK PEOPLE!!! Wednesday May 28th! I have my pre-op appt. tomorrow, and I started my liquid diet today (wasn't mandatory, I just thought I'd get as ready as I could). Oh, and she added, "did you know your insurance is covering you 100%"? I have to pay a $50 hospital fee and that's it. I'm so darn excited. :confused_smile:

I'm excited, a little nervous, excited again, lol. Thanks to all of you for this forum, this place has been amazingly full of information, caring people, and I will probably have tons of questions in the upcoming week!

Edited May 22, 200818 yr by fotogurl

wow, that's great! It's amazing how many people wait forever and then suddenly it's "come in a week". Kinda scary.....

Don't be scared.

Just dream of a year from and how much healthier of a person you will be.

edie

Well, my info. was submitted to insurance over a month ago, and no word from anyone. Then a few days ago, I received a letter from UHC saying I was approved, but it didn't say how much they would cover. I waited patiently, and I couldn't wait any longer. So yesterday, I called the insurance lady at my surgeon's office, and she said she hadn't received a letter yet. She said "if you'll fax me a copy of it, I'll get your surgery date for you". I was SO EXCITED! I sent it to her within minutes.

Got a call from her yesterday evening, and she at first said my surgery date was for June 4th. She said, "is that date okay?" I said, "absolutely, I'll take whatever you have!" She laughed and said, I doubt that, I have something for next week, but that's probably too soon. I said " no way, there isn't a too soon". My surgery date is NEXT WEEK PEOPLE!!! Wednesday May 28th! I have my pre-op appt. tomorrow, and I started my liquid diet today (wasn't mandatory, I just thought I'd get as ready as I could). Oh, and she added, "did you know your insurance is covering you 100%"? I have to pay a $50 hospital fee and that's it. I'm so darn excited. :confused_smile:

I'm excited, a little nervous, excited again, lol. Thanks to all of you for this forum, this place has been amazingly full of information, caring people, and I will probably have tons of questions in the upcoming week!

I am screaming for you.... ahhhhhhhhhh I am so happy for you.... That's what i'm talking about.... Just know that everything get's better from here.... that is so great........

Congratulations! I just got my approval and date today too! I'm waiting until 7/2 because I'm going on a cruise for 10 days in June and want to wait until after that trip. My surgeon requires a two week liquid diet prior to surgery. Let us know how things go after surgery. I love reading the posts the day of or day after surgery! :crying:

That's awesome! Just curious, who is your insurance with?

I have Cigna

Did you have to do a 6 month Dr supervised diet? I'm starting mine on Tuesday - that's when I go to the Dr. for a weigh in and diet consultation. If you did have to do a diet - does it matter what diet you choose as long as a Dr. is monitering it?

Did you have any health issues? I don't know of any that I have; but, people are telling me that the Dr. will look for them. Is that what happened to you?

I live in Nashville - where are you having your surgery?

I have United Healthcare through Wachovia. I've heard other people say they are trying to get a job at Wachovia just for their insurance.

I didn't have to do a 6 month supervised diet. They did give me a list from the Dr's office of what my insurance needs me to do in order to cover me. Blood tests, OB Appt., Psych. Eval., Nutritionist Appt., things like that. After I finished everything on my list, everything was sent into insurance for approval, I was approved about 3 weeks later. And my date is for next week, May 28th. I started this journey in November, so it took a little over 6 months to get everything done.

Yes, I do have health issues. I have sleep apnea (supposed to wear a C-pap ), I have High BP and I'm on meds, I have anxiety and take Lexapro for that, I have heartburn and take Prevacid, and diabetes & heart problems run in my immediate family. But my BMI is 44, so I think I was a candidate even without these health problems. I am having my surgery in Concord, NC by Roc Bauman.

Edited May 24, 200818 yr by fotogurl

Congrats to you

Congratulations! And good for you for going that extra mile and doing the liquid diet!

Congratulations!!! I am so excited for you!!! Let us know how it goes!

Congrats! I feel your excitement.