Mommie4

NOTLOOKINGBACK...how long did it take you to hear from UHC? for the approval I mean.

went to my physical therapy assessment today! One more appointment ( behavioral assessment) and Im done with pre-op appointments!!!!! I can not wait, I get more and more excited everyday! Im hoping that the insurance will let me know something by the end of September!! Im suppose to call the surgeons office 5 days after my last appointment to set up a consult with him. I really hope I get approved and can get sleeved before December!

THANK YOU!!! I hope things go good for you as well!!! maybe we will see each other on the "losers" side! lol

don't know if this helps but mine pays 80% as well and my portion is about $1,200 but the surgeons office said that you are billed by the hospital and you can do payments!!!!!!

exactly!! it took me over 4mo once just to lose 20lbs. I recently went through a separation and for some reason don't have much of an appetite ( which is unusual for me) so its been hard to try and keep the weight on, at least until I meet with surgeon, from what his office told me, that's the weight that matters and is being sent to insurance company. it sounds horrible I know..."oh I cant lose even one pound"....but to me this surgery is everything! sure, anyone can lose 5-10lbs but its those of us who are 100lbs or more over weight that have a hard time losing ALL we need to lose. it kinda upset me when she said " don't lose any weight until after you meet with surgeon when your done with all your appointments". it really sucks being on the boarder with your weight!!

I am wishing for a smooth outcome lol. I have my 5yr weight history, all but two more appoints are done, blood work and EKG done, and trying not to lose even one pound because I guess Im right at the border line with my BMI, if it gets lower (under 40) then I have to have comorbidities (which I do not have). but I am still 250lbs and ready to start this new year coming as a healthier, happier, skinnier me!!

I was worried about that too, that's what my insurance wants as well. no diet but 5yr weight history! I also avoided doctors but I was told by surgeons office that any documented weight history is fine, weigh watchers, they gym, any will do and all you need is one for each year. I was pregnant in 2008-2009 but I still used my pregnancy weight history which actually helps..lol good luck, I hope the best for ya!

I think its different for everyone depending on surgeon and insurance requirements. I have united health care and they do not require a pre op diet, but I did have to put things on hold just because of all my co pay costs, but now I am back in the game.lol. I started the process in Feb of this year, had I not had to put things on hold my surgeons office told me after all my pre op appointments and after they send request to insurance company that I could have the surgery with in 30 days of approval. I am very excited too! it is hard to contain yourself, just thinking about having the surgery and being thin and healthy so you can be active and comfortable again, is just like a dream come true! I will be finished with my appointments this month and I will meet with surgeon beginning of next month and then just wait for insurance to approve me...that's my only worry right now, Im crossing my fingers that I don't get denied! good luck on your journey and keep us updated!!

I hear ya, all these appointments are worth it but man they are crazy!! So much to do and little money to it..lol

@gonnabeskinny...whats the update now? Did you get the surgery? how has everything been going since last year?

how much have you lost since june? I guess I don't understand, looks like 254? maybe im reading wrong..lol ok, just re-read it, you are down from 254 to 212..ok lol congrats, im excited to start my journey!!

thank you!! that def makes me feel better. I know I should get a sleep apnea test but all these appointments are killing me financially and that test isn't cheap. if I get denied then I will do it, but im gonna see what happens first without it. my kids are so supportive and happy for me, they are worried about me changing but I said it will be a change for the better, I will be happier! I am so excited for this month to be over. Im hoping it doesn't take uhc long to let me know, I want the surgery this year!!! lol

congrats on your up and coming date!! That is the day of my last appointment, then I just wait and see what insurance says and set my surgery date. I am hoping to be sleeved before November!! I live in Illinois and have 4 kids, 3 boys (12,15 and 18yrs old) I also have a little girl yrs old.

Hello, I am 36 yrs old, 5'6 and pushing it real close to 250lb. Bmi is of 40. I dont have any comorbidities, that i know of. Maybe sleep apniea, but havent been tested. People dont think i need the surgery because Im "tall" they dont think Im that over weight. Well if i qualify, and so far I do, then Im gonna have it! After 4 kids and mentally abusive relationships, my weight has gotten out of control, i havent been big my whole life, just since my late 20s. I am on my last three appts., the nut, physical theropist, and phsyc evaluation. Have them all scheduled for this month so I guess I should know something by next month sometime!!

If you dont mind me aaking, how long did the whole process take? From the first doc appt to your surgery? What all did you have to do to get approved for it?

Thank you! Im scared they wont since im only 214lbs with no major health issues except high cholesterol. Im keeping my fingers crossed! Ive been trying to get below 200 since my mid 20's and i'm now 35. I joined the biggest loser club so I know now how to keep it off if I could just have the help from the sleeve to finally get it off!

Hi, I am also new and looking into getting the sleeve. I started at 230lbs but joined the biggest loser club and now im 214. Cant seem to lose anymore and tired of yo yo dieting myself. I live in illinois and am on state medical, they cover it here with doctor approval and with health conditions. I am praying they cover it for me! I only have high cholesterol and some back issues. Good luck with your insurance! Im waiting to hear a responce back on mine.