fotogurl 0 Posted May 14, 2008 I have been waiting for this day since last November, when I went to my first Lap band appt. I got the letter today from UHC, figured it was just a bill or statement or something. I opened it.....and it said " we are happy to inform you that you are APPROVED for surgery"!!!! I almost came out of my chair!!! I swear, I couldn't wait to tell someone, and my 6 year old son was looking at me like he was frightened, lol. Not only was my surgery approved, but I also found out that it will be covered 100% except for the Nutritionist appts. I prayed about this for so long, knowing I wanted it, just not knowing if it was meant to be. So I just prayed, asking God to take care of me and do what is best for me as He always has, and I had decided if I got a No from insurance, it just wasn't meant to be. (But honestly, I probably wouldn've tried again) lol I have a question for anyone who may have been through this already. From the time you are approved, how long does it usually take to get your surgery date?? Thanks everyone! :tongue2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OregonSeaShell 1 Posted May 14, 2008 Awesome! Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jodi_620 37 Posted May 14, 2008 Congrats fotogurl. LOL, I had a similar reaction. When I saw the letter I thought it would be one of those "This is not a bill" statements from my barium swallow. When I saw that I had been approved I did a victory dance around the dining room table. My dog didn't know what the heck to make of it but he joined in anyway. :tongue2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fotogurl 0 Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks! I still haven't heard from the Surgery Center with my surgery date. Anyone know about how long it takes to get your surgery date AFTER your insurance approves you?? :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jodi_620 37 Posted May 16, 2008 Depending on your surgeons schedule as soon as you get all of your pre-surgery things done (psych eval., nutrtionist, upper GI etc.) you should be able to schedule right away. I was going to get the surgery whether it was approved or not so I had already gotten most of my pre-surgery stuff done by the time the approval came (just needed the doctor's release and prepare for the two-week liquid diet). On the day the letter came, I called and they scheduled my surgery date right away. My approval came on the 9th and my surgery was scheduled that day for the 31st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites