Approved and scheduled for Surgery 2/28/2011

[jerri 1]

Hi Mellisa:

I am scheduled for March 8th and am a little apprehensive. Aren't you? Well - as far as insurance goes.... I have to say, apparently, United is the Bomb. I've had two friends get turned down from their insurance companies. One is about the same as me (36 BMI and 2 co-morbidities) and one is at 38 BMI with 2 CM. Both have a different insurance than I do. It doesn't seem fair though that by "luck" of having the right insurance, we get to go on with the surgery. Honestly, I was quite surprised when I was approved but also very thankful. I read an article recently about insurance companies taking a second look and revisiting their requirements.

Can't wait to hear about your experience. Write as soon as you can after so I can read it before I go in.