Just approved!

[alsorl 0]

Hi there. I have been doing my research on this site since January. I decided to schedule an appt with the surgeon in Feb, had my psych eval and sleep study in March and finally was approved. My primary ins. United Healthcare denied the request because there is an exclusion in the contract, but.. my secondary, Tricare Prime came through for me like I expected they would. I have an appt next week for my second visit with the surgeon, and at that time we will set a surgery date.

[TheGh0st 9]

Hooray!!!

Congratulations and welcome to LBT.

[kathystrick 3]

Congratulations and good luck! Keep us posted on your progress.

[SilverBand 0]

Wow! Things went so easily for you! I started about the same time. Did my information seminar at the end of January, saw my surgeon 2 weeks later. Then had to wait a month and a half for my first appt with the nutritionist. I have now found out that I have to see the nutritionist for six solid months and while I see her I have to get a sleep study done, see a psychiatriatrist and get some more documentation before they will even send anything to my insurance for approval. I am looking at the end of September/October before I get my surgery!

I am so frustrated! I want it done now and if I had the 21,000 dollars I would just schedule it on Monday! I have done all the research (for the past 4 months) and know that this is what I want to do.

Sorry for venting. I am very happy for you. I just wish it was that easy for me.

[kathystrick 3]

It looks like they would have known to start your pre-op diet when you first started the pre-op stuff. Sorry you are having to deal with all of the frustrations. It will be worth it in the end though! Good luck!!

[alsorl 0]

I hope you hear good news soon. The waiting for approval is very stressful.

[Halbert 0]

I completely agree with the previous poster... don't get discouraged waiting on the approval. Aetna kept me on hold for 6 months. I had to follow a supervised program of diet and exercise for 3 months, then Aetna lost my paperwork!!!!

The last month before surgery I had almost given up and was back to laying around and eating too much. Then the call came that shook my world. "You've been approved!" I was shocked and worried... I had quit doing the things that would help with the surgery and recovery time.

Luckily it seems to be working out. I was banded on 4/15 and while I'm still feeling gross, the words of encouragement and the stories of others here give me hope and an anxious outlook to the future.

Hang in there!

[kathystrick 3]

Congratulations on your band! Glad it finally happened for you and you are doing well. Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck!

[georgia girl 35]

Hi there. I have been doing my research on this site since January. I decided to schedule an appt with the surgeon in Feb, had my psych eval and sleep study in March and finally was approved. My primary ins. United Healthcare denied the request because there is an exclusion in the contract, but.. my secondary, Tricare Prime came through for me like I expected they would. I have an appt next week for my second visit with the surgeon, and at that time we will set a surgery date.

Whoooo Hooooo!!! Congratulations!!!

[alsorl 0]

Hi Kathy: Any word yet on your approval from ins.?

[kathystrick 3]

Hi Kathy: Any word yet on your approval from ins.?

Nope, nothing yet! I am starting to think I will be one of those people who wait months!!:sad:

[pennyt 14]

Nope, nothing yet! I am starting to think I will be one of those people who wait months!!:sad:

It's been almost three weeks, so I'd call the insurance company, if I were you. I've got my fingers crossed, hoping you'll find out this week!

[kathystrick 3]

I think I am going to give them next week and if I haven't heard anything by the end of the week, call then.

[pennyt 14]

Congratulations on your approval! And congratulations to Kathy Strick! I hope you both get your surgery dates soon!

[kathystrick 3]

Thanks, Pen. Funny my approval came the day after we were talking about it.LOL