:wink2: I am wondering if anyone out here has United Healthcare. How long does it normally take the doctor to write the letter and forward to insurance. I am finished doing everything except get approved by the insurance. I called today Aug 7. and asked she said it will problay be about 1 month, so hopefully I will be banded before end of the year. Any Suggestion????

I have United Healthcare and once they had received my paperwork it took them 5 days to approve me. How long it takes for your Dr. to write the letter and send it all off depends on your doctor. I had my Dr's letters, my 5 yr weight history and all my medical records ready the day of my consult. I also had to have a phsyc evaluation (program requires it) So that had to be done with his paperwork attached before they sent to insurance. I had my consult end of April, and was banded in July so about 2 mos from the very start of all this. However it wasn't insurance that took so long. I thought UHC was very fast and easy to work with.

Good luck!! :wink2:

Thanks for the feedback! I guess I will be waiting on my doctor....:scared2:

My wife and I had my approval within 30 days. We had a hickup on her paper work but got it resolved and she was approved with in 15 minutes. They have up to 30 day s to approved once they get the stuff from the doctor. I would ask the doctor if they faxed it to UHC or sent it by snail mail? This should then give you an idea as to when you should call. If you have any questions just ask.

Chris:thumbup: