sleevexcited 56 Posted April 18, 2014 I live in Lincoln, NE. I have UHC choice- my hold up is that for FMLA time off or the procedure to be covered by insurance, my plan says I have to be employed a year. I am getting everything done by July 30, so at that date it can be approved. I have to meet my deductible anyway, so this way I can spread out some of those bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allbeauty 14 Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Hope you get approval soon Edited April 22, 2014 by Allbeauty 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted April 22, 2014 I was told by a rep that the turn around time is 2 weeks or less...I'm waiting now it's been a week, keep you posted on time frame.... 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevexcited 56 Posted April 22, 2014 It's like when you've been reading and absorbing the information for the surgery then surgery can't come soon enough!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevexcited 56 Posted April 22, 2014 I have been looking into this for about 1.5 years- reading, figuring out which Doctor I was comfortable with- so now I'm just Ready!! I think most people are the same. I read posts on here daily- then I think about different holidays and wonder what size I will be then. We went with friends to the Casinos on Sat. night-buffet dinner- it kinda grossed me out- then I kept thinking- thus us my last buffet I will be a part of- cause what a bunch of food and I won't even come close to eating that much- I have been mindful of menus and thinking- sleeve options would be... Just ready!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soniaJ 49 Posted April 23, 2014 I'm hoping this will be a quick turnaround for me too. Thanks for all the responses. 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted April 23, 2014 It's like when you've been reading and absorbing the information for the surgery then surgery can't come soon enough!! I feel like you I'm so excited I've research all I can and still learning new things everyday, I'm suppose to have surgery may 12th, at times I find myself getting nervous but I've learned that everyone gets nervous, I'm like you just ready.... 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevexcited 56 Posted April 24, 2014 Are you doing a pre surgery diet? I'm 5"2 and at 233. I won't get a surgery date until the end of July- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted April 24, 2014 Are you doing a pre surgery diet? I'm 5"2 and at 233. I won't get a surgery date until the end of July- no not yet Hun I actually have Hpylori so I'm being treated for that now I have to take meds for 10 day they say I won't prolong my surgery so my fingers are crossed, can't wait to start pre op diet girl I'm just ready...are you in Illinois Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevexcited 56 Posted April 24, 2014 I live in Nebraska. My ins plan and a work policy is that to use leave time like short term disability / that I have to be at my work a year first/ in the ins plan for VSG surgery I have to be here a year as well- So I am doing all the stuff, so the surgeons office can fax in a letter on that date for approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted April 29, 2014 Well ladies my approval letter came and I must say UHC was excellent and the program was awesome I'm glad I had 6 months it allowed me to get prepared mentally.....my letter came 1 day shy of two weeks...hope this helped 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soniaJ 49 Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Well ladies my approval letter came and I must say UHC was excellent and the program was awesome I'm glad I had 6 months it allowed me to get prepared mentally.....my letter came 1 day shy of two weeks...hope this helped Congrats! That's awesome. I hope my approval comes as fast as yours did. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey. I have UHC MDIPA. I hope they respond quickly. Edited April 29, 2014 by soniaJ 1 sleevexcited reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevexcited 56 Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah !!! So now do you need a date ? Do you have to make time off arrangements with work or anything?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soniaJ 49 Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah !!! So now do you need a date ? Do you have to make time off arrangements with work or anything?? I have plenty of leave to take so thank god that's the least of my worries. I haven't spoken to my supervisor yet about it since I want to wait for my approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
