I called DR Bauman's and informed them I'd like to pursue the band instead of the RNY. They told me I had to come again. I just was there last week.

THey told me to finish up preop and they would submit the paper work to UHC.

IT was my understanding they do a preapproval process. Before the big approval. I'm anxious and don't think I can wait 30-45 days.

Jennifer

Well congrats. I don't think UHC will take that long. You will have a date in no time! I'm curious what Dr Bauman says about your change of heart from Band to RNY and back to Band. Is he supportive and encouraging? Just wondering.

United health care took about a week for me.

Melissa

I didn't talk to dr bauman about changing my mind. The lap band was seminar only, then I consulted for RNY and today switched via the phone, no talking with dr to lap band again. I checked around in charlotte and there's no one who does lap band, dr b is the only one.

I am so excited.

Alright Jennifer....I for one am very happy for you. I think you will be very happy with your choice. UHC doesn't take long at all....although I don't know about the BMI thing...mine was way over. But it's getting closer to that 40 each day.

UHC is one of the fastest when it comes to approval..glad you decided to go with the band over the RNY...I do not think you will regret your decision, especially if you want more children like you stated in your other thread..

Good Luck