:tt2: YIPPEE!!! I just talked to my insurance United Health Care and I was approved on Monday the 16th. As soon as the dr. receives the letter I can meet with him to set up a surgery date and start my 2 week diet! I am sooooo excited!!! Hope to be and April bandster!!! I just love reading everyones post! I have retained lots of info on many experiences good and bad. I am ready to experience them too. Thanks guys! - Val

congrats valjay, i also have united health care and have my first app with my doctor in 2 weeks, so tell me a little more about your process, how long did it take you and what did you have to do.

well, i had a set back of cancer last year when i first started and had CBCA insurance. i started a 6 mo dr diet last sept and finished in feb. Which in Jan our insurance switched to the United Health Care. So my lap band people sent in 4yrs of documented morbid obesity along with my 6mo diet on March 9th. i did call UNC back in Jan and asked if it was a covered benifit and they said it was for morbid obesity. I think you should call and talk to them and ask what are their guidlines and if your dr is in their (in) network. Also ask for a number to speak with a care coordinator. Good luck to you. Keep me posted on what you find out.