sweetred1967

I mix the Cambridge Diet shake powder with 2% milk too so they taste pretty rich and I think the calories are sooo low I can afford to add milk instead of water. Three servings with water:- 420 calories 51 grams of Protein 54 grams of carbohydrate 3 grams of fat, plus Fiber

I use the Cambridge Diet shakes. This was the only program that I had real lasting success with in the past, so I tracked down a local distributor (PM me for info). I decided to use these (while waiting on my UHC approval) so that if/when I get approved I will already be well on the way to shrinking my liver. They can be used as a sole source of nutrition and have everything you need in them (although I do take a daily vitamin). They are a little pricey, about $27 for 21 servings, but they taste really good, just like a regular shake, and they have alternatives such as Soup, oatmeal and Meal Replacement bars. I've already lost 10lb in 10 days so if I don't get approved I guess I will try to stick with the shakes.

I am with UHC/AT&T I am awaiting my approval too. I was submitted on November 3rd and was told that UHC has up to 45 days. However they usually get back in 2-3 weeks. I'm with you I wanna be banded before the end of the year too.:tongue2:

I am posting just to say thanks to this forum and this thread, I finally got my surgeons office to submit my paperwork to UHC today. My UHC policy requires BMI over 40 and 5 year history of BMI over 35. I am 5’ 4”, 240lb’s with a BMI of 41 and several co morbidities. My BMI was not over 35 in 2 of the past 5 years, although there had been various times during the past 10 years when it had been. My surgeons office felt I would not be approved if I submitted my 5 year history as is. However by following the advice of this thread (and a brilliant example letter form Chris61 - Thanks Chris), I finally got 10 years of history from my PCP/OBGYN and drew up a personal letter to be included with my submission. My Patient Coordinator thought the letter would go a long way in getting me approved. Now I will wait and Pray...... Thank you all.

A co-work had her consultation yesterday and found out she was pre-approved this morning by UHC. Wow, in less than 24hrs. I am so happy for her. I am feeling a little more positive about my appointment today at 1pm. I will let you know how it turns out.

This is my first post in this forum. I am scheduled for my first consultation this week, so was doing some research. I am an AT&T Manager with UHC insurance. The SPD indicates that that WLS is covered. However I am concerned about the 5 year diagnosis, :thumbup: so we shall see. Wish me luck! "Surgical treatment of morbid obesity received from a Network or ONA-PPO Provider is covered. All of the following criteria must be met: • Covered Person must have a minimum BMI of 40; • Covered Person must have documentation of a diagnosis of morbid obesity for a minimum of five (5) years from a physician; • Covered Person must be 18 years or older; • Surgery must be performed at a Network or ONA-PPO Provider by a Network or ONA-PPO surgeon. This is true even if there are no Network or ONA-PPO Providers near the Covered Person. • Benefits are limited to one procedure during the entire period of time you are covered under AT&T Medical."