Re: Awaiting Insurance Approval

May 15, 2004

,

I have UHC and was approved about 17 days after they received my paperwork.

All they needed was a letter from my surgeon stating that it was necessary.

He sent in my medical records showing all the weights I have been in the

last 3 years or so. I don't think any of the medical history was really

needed though. They were very nice to call and check status with too. : )

Best of luck getting your approval.

Vandever

04-06-04 Lap RNY

305-269-165

Awaiting Insurance Approval

>

> Dora

>

> A co-worker whose BMI was 58 was denied the first time but approved the

second. Being a co-worker, we have the same insurance (UHC) written for the

same employer, etc. Another co-worker took two weeks. My pre-op BMI was

only 37 and I was approved in 48 hrs. Go figure!

>

> ~~Pat~~

> Orlando, FL

> 252/193/160 (-59)

> BMI 37.2/28.5/23.6

> 52 Years Young

> LAP-RNY 12/10/03

> Wayne English, MD

> Ft Lauderdale, FL

>

May 16, 2004

thx ...I ran into a snag, my insurance uhc says my employer has an

exclusion

on the group policy and will not cover gastric bypass. I spoke to my supervisor

at

work and she took to management who took it to HR who is contacting UHC. soooo..

hopefully it looks like my employer is working with them to make an exception

for me.

my fingers are crossed and most of all I am praying.

good for you...bet you are really happy that your surgery is over with!! best

of

luck to you too!!! no regrets right??