Denied

[kguill73 0]

I was denised by united health care for my bmi being at a 39.1. I am going to get weighed again and cross my fingers that they will approve me. Has anyone out there had this problem and was the outcome a good one? Discouraged

[ladysplenda 1]

United Heath Care Is supossed to be the best at approving this surgery.

Do you have any co morbitities?

[kguill73 0]

Just back and knee pain. I was 4 pounds shy of being approved. So I am hoping by monday I will be over at 40. Just sucks I really want this to happen.

[kguill73 0]

Well I hope to be a lap bander very soon. Reading some of the posts have been a great motivader.

[ladysplenda 1]

Your lucky you do not have any problems yet.Did you measure with shoes on???? I thought I was 5'5 and I was 5'4 and that made my BMI higher.Put a few rolls of quarters in your pockets.Weights around you ankles. Whatever it takes.Bet you are eating good this weekend trying to get the BMI up. Mine is 35 but I am diabetic. GOOD LUCK

[ladysplenda 1]

Are you a Railroad employee????

[kguill73 0]

LOL I am going to do just that. I will get there i am very determined. Yes I am eating very very good this weekend. I am work for a big phone company.

[kguill73 0]

Thank you for the encouragment. I will keep you all posted. I want to be in the club:)

[Guest John]

I was denied also. I was then approved. Say a good strong prayer and you will be answered. Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!

John

[Iluvharleys 15]

Good Luck!

[kguill73 0]

Thank you I go in tomorrow to get rechecked and I have been praying all weekend and know this is the right thing for me.

[banded_for_life 2]

Best of luck!!

[kguill73 0]

I did it!!! MY bmi is at a 41:) I just did my psych exam this afternoon and they will submit it to my doctor by wednesday. I a not sure what comes after that. I gues the approval letter from UHC. Then a date for surgery. I am so excited.

[kguill73 0]

Keri did you like Dr Benevides? He will be doing my surgery once I get approved.

[Zan 0]

Sounds like the roll of quarters in your pocket did the trick! Don't get discouraged, UHC is pretty good. I have UHC and did not have any co-morbidities, just back & knee pain. They approved me within in 2 weeks. Good luck!