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Had my last appointment Tues and they are submitting the paperwork. If UHC replies back in a timely manner I could have surgery on March 27th!!! I'm nervous yet excited. Hope I get approved. I feel like my body is giving out on me due to the excess weight I gained. I'm ready to change my life and get healthy.

I do have a question about getting approved.Do I wait for them to call me or should I call after a certain amount of time?. Also anyone who has UHC how long did your approval take?

Thanks!

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I don't have the same insurance. But i do know you don't have to wait till they contact you. When the time comes for me I plan on calling the ins comp to check the status every other day. The nice lady I talked to from the ins company told me I could call anytime once the request is submitted and I plan to hold her to that!! Lol

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Sorry don't have UHC but I waited about 3 days and then called my advocate at the doctor's office - she was still waiting- I got my answer 2 days later!

Good luck and will be praying for a speedy answer from your insurance company!! Who is your doctor??

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I also don't have UHC but my doctors office called me with the approval less than a week later. (submitted on a Thurs. call with approval the next Tues)

My date is 3/27 too!

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Thank you ladies! My surgeon is Dr. John Gonzales Jr at Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss. I'm hoping to hear from the office this week :). My advocate said last week on Thursday the file was sent but hadn't gotten to her yet. Starting my pre-op diet tomorrow. So nervous.

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