MyNuLife

I have not been to My Primary Care Physician in 3 years (putting my career b4 my health). My insurance (UHC) requires 5yr medical history. I want the approval for Lap surgery to go as smooth as possible. Is the fact that I have medical records from 2003 - 2004 going to make me have to wait longer. I read so many blogs about the fast approvals for UHC but I have not seen any that have not been to the Dr in 3 years. I have 47 BMI and 2 obesity issues. :confused2:Help!!!

Thanks for checkback QuasiTova. I heard the news on March 30th. YES, I am Approved!!!! My pcp wrote a letter and I wrote a letter and submitted them with the medical history. 5 business days later I received a phone call with the Excellent information. I scheduled my surgery for Monday, April 14th @ 7:45am. They tell me I will be the first one of the day. Please keep me in your prayers. Kinda nervous the closer it gets to Monday.

I went to the Dr. and boy-o-boy did I have a long visit. He ran a lot of blood test, scheduled a mamogram and EKG. The EKG came back abnormal and he required me to have a stress test. I did everything he asked and guess what. He approved my request and he is filling out the referral and sending all of the five year history I have (2 years). i am picking up the information and taking it to the Bariatric Dr. in the morning. Keep your prayers coming for me.

LapBand friendly!! I am so glad that this type of website exist. We need to unite together and support each other. This Lapbandtalk is a wonderful tool to use. I have finally made the decision to have the LapBand Surgery. For years I have read about the surgery and thought I would it was something for the "Rich and Famous" that I would never qualify or afford. To my surprise, I went to an information meeting and the next day I got a phone call saying my insurance (UHC) covers this type of surgery. I feel this decision is the beginning of something new and great. So now I had to think of a username that would remind me of what I have begun. MyNuLife= My New Life=

It sounds like you made the right decision. As long as you feel good about your choice you made that is what counts most. Check this out. When we add up all of our "fast food" and Snacks cost, the total amout can be alarming. I figured that I am saving money and many styrofoam containers by having this surgery. lol Great Decision!

I really hope your claim lands on a person that is lapband friendly. Thanks for the valuable feedback. Please let me know when you are approved! Good LUCK

This is great news!!! I am looking at your case example as a light at the end of the tunnel. Up till now I was really nervous. Thank you :glare: How are you doing after your surgery? Do you have any high-protien favorite recipes that you enjoy?

Unfortunatly, I absorbed myself in my job and family for the last 3 years. No paps or No physicals. Taking care of my family and grandkids took control of my life. Now I am taking control of my life. I have a Dr's appt for Monday and I will get my medical records and have a phyiscal at the same time. Prayerfully, this will be enough. Thanks for your response. Cross your fingers!!!

Slim Slim Slim. You found me!!! We are going to have sooooo much fun with this site. Thank you for being there for me and especially Thank you being my friend.

I live in the Dayton area. My Dr's office is in Centerville, Ohio. Wow you have your LapBand Surgery scheduled. Hopefully, next week I will have a date for surgery. This forum is great for all banders new and old. I feel that any issue that we may have can be addressed on LapBandTalk. Best Wishes for your surgery and Thanks for you response.