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Got my date: August 12. I started the process in early April, went to the big presentation by my doctor, psych eval, pre-op tests, waited for insurance, and finally got my clearance. Meanwhile, I'm stocked up on different Protein powders trying to find one I think I can live with LOL, learned a lot from people on this forum, and can't wait to get going. If anyone is interested, I have United Healthcare and they were great. My plan is particularly generous, so no pre-diets or anything like that, just needed at least one co-morbidity for my BMI (I've got a bunch, so that was covered!) My doctor is Dr. Acosta at Del Sol Bariatrics in El Paso. He's a really nice doctor and very knowledgeable. I have a lot of confidence in him.

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Got my date: August 12. I started the process in early April' date=' went to the big presentation by my doctor, psych eval, pre-op tests, waited for insurance, and finally got my clearance. Meanwhile, I'm stocked up on different Protein powders trying to find one I think I can live with LOL, learned a lot from people on this forum, and can't wait to get going. If anyone is interested, I have United Healthcare and they were great. My plan is particularly generous, so no pre-diets or anything like that, just needed at least one co-morbidity for my BMI (I've got a bunch, so that was covered!) My doctor is Dr. Acosta at Del Sol Bariatrics in El Paso. He's a really nice doctor and very knowledgeable. I have a lot of confidence in him.[/quote']

Did you have to do the 6 month supervised diet? How long after submission did you get your approval?

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I'm on United and started the process in April as well. I'm hoping for September or October. =C

But good for you! Congratulations and let us know how it goes!

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I'm on United and started the process in April as well. I'm hoping for September or October. =C

But good for you! Congratulations and let us know how it goes!

ME TOO!!! Started April and and finishing up early sept. tentative surgery date for late sept. wondering how long UHC takes....

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Sun, I did not have to do a supervised diet. Approval took about 3 weeks from submission.

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The thing I'm most worried about is getting my wedding ring off. My hands are so swollen in this summer heat, I'm afraid I won't be able to get the ring off for surgery.

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