My Last Supervised Weigh in / Insurance Approval Question

[oatmealgirl 56]

I have my last medically supervised weigh in on Monday, 10/13 and I'm so excited/nervous/ready! It's been 4 months and I gained 4 pounds the first month, loss 11 pounds the second month, stayed the same the third month and have lost 4 pounds this month. I have United Healthcare. Does any one think I'll have an issue with my final surgery approval? I'm just so nervous because I don't know what they expected of me so I'm just curious what others experienced.

Thank you!

[jessiquoi 623]

this is a common theme, it seems. i suggest you call your insurance company and have them send you their requirements, as every plan is different. i did, and it was very clear and straightforward. good luck!

[Ethomas15 22]

I also have uhc and u posting this put that question in my mind as well....I am starting my diet this month so I'm at the other end as u...congrats on being done! I literally just left a message for my nurse advocate I was assigned after I read your post to answer that question. She is out until next week, but if I hear back I will def. post here...if u find out anything before then I am very interested in how everything works out for you!

[oatmealgirl 56]

Okay, perhaps I should be more clear. My doctor's surgical coordinator confirmed my insurance covers the surgery and we received the guidelines from my insurance company in order to start the process. Their requirements were one psychological exam, one nutritional visit and four months of a medically supervised weight loss plan. I have met all except the last visit to the doctor. My question is, has anyone, once meeting all the requirements, been denied after not being very successful on the supervised diet plan or, are they not looking for any measure of weight loss success.

Thank you again in advance.

[FLLyssa 27]

My 6th and last medical supervised weigh in is Nov 14th. I also have UHC. They tell me not to worry but I can't help but but wait for that denial to come. I've lost 25lbs so far and hope for a Dec surg. Date its so hard not knowing. ;(