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So ive been going thru these journey that seems so endless. Started with the 1800 get thin people. Found out the were out of network for United Healthcare. Finally found a program / surgeon in network ( the n.e.w program) and so happy with them. had all my tests done. have sleep apnea, hypertension and gallstones. The new program said i would need a 3 month supervised diet, but nothing else was required . when i called UHC they said no, all i needed was a BMI over 40 or a BMI of 35 with 2 mobidities. Im over 40 btw....and now i happen to come across information for my job's health benefits, it said the requirements were BMI over 40, had to be 21 years old and 5 years of documented diagnosis of morbid obsesity. MY HEART FELL. i have been severly overweight for more than 8 years. But i don't have 5 years worth of documentation. And why wouldn't the new program tell me this if this was a requirement?? PLEASE HELP! I AM SO CRUSHED

im getting anything and everything from any doctor that i may have visited. The more info, the better im sure!! GOod luck to you!

I am soo disappointed in myself. I couldn't even walk 4 minutes on the treadmill without gasping for air! I had to stop the test because i just couldn't go anymore. They ended up doing the nuclear stress test with medication. I hate not being able to breath when i do basic daily things. I just hope and pray all goes well so i can have the sleeve done

Thank you Jim!! That is very encouraging!! I won't stop! I can' live like this anymore. Thanks for the info!!

Thanks Swizzly Renee, i just might have to do that. After all the tests ive done, and all the money for the tests that i have put out already, i might have to show proof of a morbid obese diagnosis for the past 5 years. Which i do not have. I was laid off in 2009 so i have not seen a doctor every year. I just found this out yesterday so my heart is just about to break. Waiting to hear from my Surgeon's office. My insurance gives me different answers everyday. So maybe i might be going to mexico! how much is your surgery?

Thank you Vickyd and ElizabethNYC. I will def think outside the box. I will do all i can to get approved. But ultimately i know if this is God's will , then it will happen. thanks for your encouragement and ideas!!!

i am so stressed out because i was laid off in 2009 and didn't have health insurance. so i won't have the years i need

Hello all! I am hoping someone out there, knows of a surgeon in Orange County CA that is in network with United Healthcare. I"ll even take any info for surgeons in LA. I have done all my pre-op tests with 1-800-Get-thin doctors in West Hills / Beverly Hills. And just found out from my insurance that they are not in network. Any info would be appreciated! Im checking out the NEW Program as well. But just want to keep my options open just in case! THANK YOU

thanks everyone

Have you heard of the N.E.W. program in Newport Beach? I too have met with a few surgeons. THe first being the 1-800-Get-thin which i deceided against! I also looked into the Obesity Center at Chapman hospital. Good luck to you. It seems to be a never ending journey but hopefully we will both get there!!

HI Connie! Im hoping to have my surgery done at the NEW program i do plan to attend their meeting and excercise classes. WOuld be great to meet u!

Thank you so very much Renee. That means a lot. And im sorry you went thru this as well. WOW congrats on losing your weight! YOu must be sooo proud!! I hope it doesn't impact my surgery. I already know how over-weight i am. And yesterday just proved to me again that i need to do this for me Take care Renee and keep up the good work!! I hope to be where you are someday!

I just checked out your website and your from OC!! Woot woot!!

I just checked out your website and your from OC!! Woot woot!!

I have really really high BP too and my meds didn't seem to control it well. I am finally on Bystolic and that med is wonderful!! Have you had a stress test and cardiac tests? I understand they need to have your BP at a certain level so you can have surgery but it is frustrating!!! Hang in there!

im so nervous. i have a stress test tomorrow and i hope i can make it. i am breathless just walking to my car sometimes!! what if i can't finish it????

i was planning to have the lap band. i went to a seminar yesterday where they discussed all 3 surgeries. They do perform all 3 surgeries however, i learned that the lap band does have more complications long term. And everything that Birinak said is all true ( in my opinion ) Even though i wanted the lap band so bad, i felt unsure because of the problems some of the bandsters have had here. Even after the surgery, there is a struggle to get to your "green zone" and that takes a number of fills. So ive changed my mind to the sleeve. But im also researching that as well. just to be sure that this is the best for me. Good luck!!

Good luck!! I hope to be where you are soon! Hope your surgery goes well and recovery is fast! Keep us posted!

Thank you!!

Hello, ive been going through the process with The Weight loss Center. They told me they were in network with United Health Care just found out they are not! I called my insurance because they sent a claim for $13,000.00 for my endoscopy!!! So i am trying to find a new surgeon in network but now i hear of a program fee?? Please tell me not all doctors charge this!

What kind of insurance do you have if you don't mind me asknig? ANd did they have any program fee?

thanks for all your help. i just found u on FB

i will find you on FB! How much did you pay for the first consult? Paula mentioned they would bill my insurance but i would be responsible for whatever left. Did you have to pay anything?

Thank you so very much! I just called them and spoke with Paula! Getting the ball rolling again THANKS

I am in the same situation as you! They told me they were in network ( which they are not) with my insurance. And they are trying to bill my insurance $13000.00 for an endoscopy!!! so now i am finally getting the hint to go elsewhere. Have you found somewhere you are going to go with??