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Okay so in 2013 I was going to get surgery through UHC and completed all the requirements, 6 month supervised diet, psych evaluation, meeting with the surgeon. Even had a surgery date. I was laid off and lost my insurance though and was not able to get the operation. Now in 2016 I have BCBS of Minnesota and I'm wondering will I have to do it all again? Any info about your experiences are greatly appreciated!!!

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Hey there, I'm Quinn, 22 and getting sleeved in July and looking for a buddy to go through this with me! Any takers?

That's okay! Message me?

I actually had the same thing happen with the guy I wad seeing a few months ago. It was very difficult and actually broke us up

Anyone have surgery on the 15th? =)

Hey everyone! I'm Quinn and it looks like I will be sleeved on July 15th, just wanted to say hello!

Okay so I have read several things on here about them and have some questions. 1. Do you have to do a six month supervised diet to be approved? 2. Do you really have to pay up front for your surgery and if so how much estimated? And does that include the deductible? 3. Is UHC hard to get approved through? 4. Also, does UHC cover a tummy tuck for any reason? (Like for a hernia?) Just some questions that have been buzzing through my mind, thanks for input!

So since I've decided to get the surgery I have been STRESSING about having to do a six month diet. I know that a lot of people have to do it, for insurance and what not, but it was driving me crazy thinking that I might have to. It was also driving me crazy because I have no patience, so today I got the best news! My insurance doesn't require it so I'm hoping that I everything goes smoothly from here! Hoping and praying!!!

Sadly my bariatric resources department informed me that the diet is required. UGH! What a let down! But, at least I know that six months from now I should be getting a surgery date!

Congratulations! I hope I'll be getting that call soon!

Hi everyone, my name is Quinn and I'm twenty two years old. I'm currently looking into having gastric bypass and have my first informational meeting this Thursday. I'm very excited/nervous about being approved, getting the surgery, ect. I was hoping for some advice/guidance along the way? My friends for the most part aren't very supportive of my choice and I could really use some positive feedback! If you have anything to help, please message me!

Last night was my first seminar and I'm even more excited than I was before (which I didn't think was possible). They're reviewing my insurance now to see what I need to do to qualify and I'm calling today to make my appointment to meet with the surgeon! =)

Thanks everyone! The hospital has payment plans and I'm contacting UHC tomorrow so hopefully that all works out!

Hi my name is Quinn, I'm twenty two and currently trying to get things moving to get gastric bypass. My first seminar is this Thursday and I'm pretty much feeling around in the dark about this whole thing despite how much research I do. I could use friends who are going through the same thing or have already gone through it. I am willing to communicate via this site, facebook, email, or even phone. Any takers? =)

Thanks, I'm mostly nervous about insurance and my costs, disability pay while I'm gone from work, and complications that may arise. I have two close friends that have gotten gastric bypass, I'm just worried something will go wrong. I'm hoping and praying everything goes alright because I am SO ready to be healthy!

Thank you =) That's amazing how well you're doing. I can't wait to go and find more things out about the surgery