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Just got my approval letter in the mail. Just waiting to hear from my dr. to set up a date. can't wait to get this going!

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I have UHC too. They were great all along. It's really good that they send you to a Center of Excellence for WLS. You read some surgeon horror stories on this board. If you have to travel for your surgery, they will pay for hotel, etc.

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Oh really I didn't know that!! My center of excellence is only about 30 minutes from my house. Yes they have been worderful! My case nurse is awesome her name is Kelly and she has helped out a ton!

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Just got my approval letter in the mail. Just waiting to hear from my dr. to set up a date. can't wait to get this going!

Congratulations!!! Your new chapter will be extremely rewarding. It will be tough at times, but after 2 1/2 months I feel amazing! I wish for you a smooth process. :-)

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Congratulations!!! Your new chapter will be extremely rewarding. It will be tough at times, but after 2 1/2 months I feel amazing! I wish for you a smooth process. :-)

Thanks!! I'm so excited. The 2 week liquid diet worrys me but I think its just the thought of no food while still having to cook for my husband and baby. I'm so glad that everything is good with you!!

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I have UHC too. How long until you heard from them?

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I have UHC too. How long until you heard from them?

My case was opened on the 25th of November and approved on December 4th and I got the letter in the mail on the 11th

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Can you please explain what you mean about your case worker? Did you work with someone @ your insurance company?

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Can you please explain what you mean about your case worker? Did you work with someone @ your insurance company?

Yeah she's through bariatric resoure place its name is optium. She just calls and checks up on me to see where I am with my progress and give me pointers and advice.

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