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[cwalker 12]

Hi, I am just starting my journey, it's really funny in a sad way, I was denied life Insurance so I was mad and nosing around the insurance website.(UHC) Imagine my suprize they cover wls. My dh said go for it. I'm so excited, any uhc choice plus advice for a newbie? You are all so supportive and amazing!!

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[NtvTxn 1,262]

Hi, I am just starting my journey, it's really funny in a sad way, I was denied life Insurance so I was mad and nosing around the insurance website.(UHC) Imagine my suprize they cover wls. My dh said go for it. I'm so excited, any uhc choice plus advice for a newbie? You are all so supportive and amazing!!

seminar-done

consultation-done

lab-done

psy-scheduled

cardio-scheduled

Where are you having surgery done? Who are you using? I'm headed to Dallas in April for the seminar...surgery is scheduled June 11th. Good luck!!! I know you're as excited as I am!

[stlvoy02 1]

As you will find from the insurance thread regarding UHC each policy is different. I have UHC choice plus and was approved in about 3 weeks for the sleeve. My surgeons office said they LOVE UHC because they respond so fast. Don't be discourged because UHC will say they don't cover the sleeve, but when my surgeon office submitted my claim they approved it. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[Tiffykins 673]

Hi there, and welcome to VST. Hope all goes well with the insurance approval, and keep us posted as you get more information. I know a lot of people ask about UHC so your experience will be extremely helpful to many others seeking VSG through UHC.

[cwalker 12]

Hi, I going to Houston to Dr. Robert Marvin...I am beside myself with excitement. I even tried to move the cardio up to a appt next week but darn it it didnt work.lol I dont have a date I guess as soon as psy eval and cardio are done it's then submitted and hopefully (crossing my fingers) sometime in May I will have surgery.Ihope all goes well for you with the seminar and surgery, I'll watch for your posts:)

[cwalker 12]

Yes, stlvoy02...it's been interesting with UHC, I talked with the BRS nurse a week ago and I hope and pray when I finish my last two requirements that it will go fast. Are you excited and does the waiting get any easier? Thanks,Carla

[cwalker 12]

Tiffykins, this forum is so great. I came here looking for UHC info and found such a nice group of sipportive freendly people, Thanks and WHEN I get approved I'll post how I suceeded.Carla

P.S. waiting is soo hard!!

[stlvoy02 1]

Cwalker, I tried not to think about it. I work in the medical field and HATE when patients call and ask me daily have I heard anything regarding there problem. It actually wasn't that bad, I called a week after they said they would submit the claim (I didn't want to fall through the cracks). I ended talking to a patient at work that told me she was having surgery and using the same surgeon as me, she told me she had her date scheduled already before she was approved. I called to set up a date since I had already blocked time off at work and the next day they called and told me I was approved. Now I am playing the waiting game counting down the weeks.

[cwalker 12]

StIvoy02, I'm so happy for you, so you're saying you had a date before you were approved, hmm, I think that could help me have something to work toward. I know mine won't be in April:( but maybe May.Carla

[FabBy50 0]

Hi cwalker and welcome to the group!!

I say GO for it!!! You have nothing to lose but pounds and inches! You will be so happy, when the weight starts coming off. Just keep after the insurance company and get a date as soon as you can!!

Good luck to you!

Hi, I am just starting my journey, it's really funny in a sad way, I was denied life Insurance so I was mad and nosing around the insurance website.(UHC) Imagine my suprize they cover wls. My dh said go for it. I'm so excited, any uhc choice plus advice for a newbie? You are all so supportive and amazing!!

seminar-done

consultation-done

lab-done

psy-scheduled

cardio-scheduled

[stlvoy02 1]

I was able to set a tentative date but the very next day they called me with approval. Also when I did call in to get a date the nurse said they gave the insurance company a date if 3/29/10 in hopes that would hurry there decision. Good luck and keep us posted.