Newbie UHC Choice Plus

[Mia83 17]

Does anyone have UHC choice Plus? Any feedback regarding approvals or requirements would be great. I just started my process and I do have my 5 years of weights. Thank you everyone

[Ccr3 16]

Hi Mia83, I have UHC choice plus also. I had my surgery July 31st.....so happy!

My only insurance requirement was to have a BMI of 40 or higher, unless you have other health conditions due to your weight' then they may accept a lower BMI. My surgeon only required blood work, EGD, and ultrasound of my heart. My process was so quick, about 6 weeks! Of course each surgeon is different and may require more. Good luck to you!

[angel22_99 59]

I also have this insurance. Along with the psych clearance and post op nutritional support, I had to show 6 months of following a structured diet. Luckily I had saved my old weight watchers cards.....from 2002....and they accepted it! I am scheduled for VSG on 9/16.

[Mia83 17]

I hope I do not have any complications with them. I called and verified 3x if I needed a 6 mos supervised diet and they stated no as long as I have 5 years of weight record . I have 3 from my primary doctor , 1 from my Ob gyn and 2 from a previous family physician . I hope they will accept them. I also got records from enrollment at the ymca and Shapes ( gym membership) My bmi is 40 .2 . Did you have to take a sleep apnea test?

[Mia83 17]

Awesome!!! Congrats! Hopefully I can be a sexy September sleever as well, possibly October. Lol I see my surgeon on Tuesday . So we shall see.

QUOTE="angel22_99"]I also have this insurance. Along with the psych clearance and post op nutritional support, I had to show 6 months of following a structured diet. Luckily I had saved my old weight watchers cards.....from 2002....and they accepted it! I am scheduled for VSG on 9/16.

[Mia83 17]

Hi Mia83, I have UHC choice plus also. I had my surgery July 31st.....so happy!<br> My only insurance requirement was to have a BMI of 40 or higher, unless you have other health conditions due to your weight' then they may accept a lower BMI. My surgeon only required blood work, EGD, and ultrasound of my heart. My process was so quick, about 6 weeks! Of course each surgeon is different and may require more. Good luck to you!

Awesome !! I pray UHC does not give me any troubles. Lol how are you feeling now?

[angel22_99 59]

I hope I do not have any complications with them. I called and verified 3x if I needed a 6 mos supervised diet and they stated no as long as I have 5 years of weight record . I have 3 from my primary doctor , 1 from my Ob gyn and 2 from a previous family physician . I hope they will accept them. I also got records from enrollment at the ymca and Shapes ( gym membership) My bmi is 40 .2 . Did you have to take a sleep apnea test?

No Sleep apnea test for insurance, but that might be a surgeon's requirement.

[Ccr3 16]

I feel amazing! I guess it's from losing weight, not eating all the junk, and of course vitamins! I even look forward to my walks everyday because each day I wake up I feel different because I am shrinking! I do struggle with head hunger but watching that scale go down definitely over rides that!! I was one of the lucky ones and had no complications and very little pain, mainly gas and feeling like I did 100000 sit ups. It is a major adjustment but it depends on you and how bad you are sick of feeling sick! I reached the bottom and decided I am done! LOVIN MY SLEEVE

[Mia83 17]

So my dr visit went well. BMI 39.9 (really). I have to take my sleep apnea test next week, along with blood work to test for diabetes??? UHC requires 2 comorbities under a bmi of 40. My cw 225 height 5'3 to be exact from today visit. Now, just waiting on these test results. Thks everyone

[angel22_99 59]

So my dr visit went well. BMI 39.9 (really). I have to take my sleep apnea test next week, along with blood work to test for diabetes??? UHC requires 2 comorbities under a bmi of 40. My cw 225 height 5'3 to be exact from today visit. Now, just waiting on these test results. Thks everyone

let us know how it goes

[Mia83 17]

I was diagnosed with Diabetes, and was rescheduled for my sleep study

[Mia83 17]

I have no clue on how this sleep study will go tonight! Pray for me guys!