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[pookybear 284]

Thanks! She said UHC usually takes 2-3 weeks. I hope not that long!

[cathyh 33]

I have UHC and have a 6 month diet and exercise program to complete. I was all set for Surgery Nov 30th when UHC came back denying surgery because I didn't have this requirement met. Speaking with them in Aug they said it wasn't required, frustrated but moved on. I just finished month 3 of 6 month program.all my other requirements are met. Good Luck.

[kat77 63]

Best wishes for a quick approval...this was one of the hardest times for me....just having to wait for them to make up their mind, but hopefully it will go quickly for you

[Wendilou 180]

Wow Pooky, you've been through a lot of waiting! I hope you get word back quickly! I'm in the third month of my 3 -month Dr supervised weight loss program. This last month is moving so much slower than the first two. :/

[pookybear 284]

Just left my preop. Lost another 2 pounds, so that's 11 of the 19 pounds he wants me to lose. He said he won't cancel me over the 8 pounds. If I gain anything he WILL cancel, so I have to keep at it and at least maintain what I've lost! So relieved!

[TEQ 0]

I'm new here, as in this minute so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right our not lol.

I had RNY October 22nd, 2012. I lost around 35 lbs right of the bat, now its pretty much stopped and I'm freaking out. I go in for my 4 month visit Tuesday so I'll ask the dr, but has anyone else had this issue?

[tzbandtobypass 48]

I was told it may take a few weeks to get approval but I called the insurance company twice a day once the office sent everything in. Because I called so much they did the medical review the same day they received everything. You are your only advocate so don't be afraid to push them for what you want.

I had also called my insurance company to know what my policy allowed and didn't allow, what the requirements were, and how much they would cover if and when I was approved. It helped a lot to be over prepared and over communicative with the insurance company.

When are you expecting to get the final info?