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Well I found out from the surgeon's office on Tuesday that I have sleep apnea and they would submit the paperwork to UHC. Haven't heard anything back yet about approval---I will call tomorrow. Best if luck to all others here.

Thanks for sharing your journey. Looking forward to your after surgery update!

Houston, TX here. Hoping for a May 7 date. Will find out very soon!! Surgeon is Dr. Robert Marvin.

Congratulations.

I am 37.5 BMI with only sleep obstruction apnea. I've performed all tests required by surgeon & UHC--blood tests , stress tests, heart ulta sound, sleep study, psychologist exam. I'm also just under 5 feet tall. My case worker is submitting my paperwork today to UHC. Hoping for May 7 surgery.

That's why I don't have one anymore. Don't want to live with any jerks!!!

Serenity, My prayers are with you right now. Yes, it is a sour day. I hope something good comes from all the research and phone calls you are making. Please keep us posted. I'm supposed to hear from the sleep study doctor today. It is almost 4:00pm and have heard nothing. Waiting.

Haven't heard of Center of Excellence. What is it?

I have UHC Choice Plus too. I thinly it may depend on which program my company bought into. I'm already preparing for the worst. Currently I'm 191 lbs and a little under 5 ft. Sleep apnea is my only hope. Praying for you & me.

I'm in the same boat. I'm also anticipating getting denied i did a sleep study last week & waiting on results. If i don't have sleep apnea, there will be no approval. Do you have any co-morbidities? If you have apnea, diabetes, and a host of other things, they will probably approve.

Loved your letter and your family will too. You are very brave to embark this procedure to gain control of your life. You are most certainly doing the right thing. You are in my prayers for a safe and speedy recovery!

I've been working with my case worker at doctor's office. Originally told UHC had no requirements. After getting blood tests &stress test, I was told UHC required a sleep study and psychologist session. I've had both of them. Now waiting on results to give to UHC. If I don't have sleep apnea, insurance won't cover me and I'll be screwed.

Tmoss, I'm praying for you. I hope this goes away or gets better for you!

Congratulations!

I don't mind you asking what I weigh. I weigh 191 and am just under 5 feet. I get the feeling my sleep study may not have been that helpful. The tech didn't need to put the CPap on me--is that a sign for no sleep Apnea?? The psychologist I went to today says she will definitely recommend the surgery. I have a sinking feeling today that the insurance company will deny me. Really the truth is: I'm not overweight, I'm just not tall enough. LOL!!

I don't mind you asking what I weigh. I weigh 191 and am just under 5 feet. I get the feeling my sleep study may not have been that helpful. The tech didn't need to put the CPap on me--is that a sign for no sleep Apnea?? The psychologist I went to today says she will definitely recommend the surgery. I have a sinking feeling today that the insurance company will deny me. Really the truth is: I'm not overweight, I'm just not tall enough. LOL!!

Me too. Waiting. Just did sleep study last night. Not sure of the results but if I don't have sleep apnea my ins. Company will not pay. I'm 37 BMI and no co-morbities. I'm praying it will go thru.

Wishing you the best, Lita!

Njs--thinking about you today and praying for you!! Wishing you a fast and uncomplicated surgery. Be sur to post updates when you can.

I need to contact her tomorrow about Dr M's appt w/ me. Insurance wants me to get sleep study and pshyc exam.

Wishing you the best tomorrow and a speedy recovery. Please give us an update as soon as you are able.

Good luck and God speed. Post your recovery when you can.

4Alonger--I've wondered how you are faring these last few days. Can you give us an updated on how are are now? So glad you are still blogging.

4Alonger--I've wondered how you are faring these last few days. Can you give us an updated on how are are now? So glad you are still blogging.

Bombshelly Wishing you get off the nausea stage also. Pls keep posting your progress. P.s. are you taking anything for the nausea?