bluebinder

Hey everyone! I am scheduled to attend a seminar at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH on 1/22. I have UHC and I've been reading about other people's experiences in regard to that provider. I'm kind of nervous that I may be denied coverage for the surgery, or I may have to wait 6 months or longer. If there is anyone on this forum that had their surgery in Ohio, or has UHC, could you please give me some guidance? Thank you!

Hey there, I found this forum today and have been reading the posts. I've been thinking about having surgery for a while. Like so many others, my weight has been a lifelong struggle. I think that surgery would be a tool to help me get my life back. I miss feeling good and being active. I have so many questions....hopefully many of which will be answered at the seminar I am attending on 1/22/11. I am excited to start this journey, I just hope I get approved!

So, I got the list of requirements from UHC today. My plan requires a BMI of 40 or over, or a BMI of 35 to 40 with two co-morbidity conditions. My BMI is 40.8. Another requirement is one year of weight managment effort medically documented by my physician. Monthly visits were not required. I have never been in a medical weight loss program, but my doctor is well aware of my weight loss efforts. I have been seeing the same doctor since 2002, and we have discussed my weight at length. She referred me to Weight Watchers, as well as discussing diet and exercise. I have a gym membership and I am also registered with an online weight managment program (Spark people). I am meeting with my doctor tomorrow to see if she will put all this in a letter for me. Do you think this will be enough to satisfy UHC??

Thank you so much! I have my information seminar at the hospital on Saturday, 1/22. Do you suggest that I call UHC and ask to speak to a nurse coordinator before that? I am just trying to stay ahead of the game

Have you tried journaling at all? I am just in the beginning of my journey, so I am nowhere near my surgery day. I find that writing down my feelings and getting everything out without having to worry about someone else's reactions is helpful. Good luck to you!