Originally Posted by Momof3

Ok, I just started my journey to having gastric bypass surgery. I went to the required seminar at the surgeons office and turned in all my paperwork. They contacted my insurance carrier who in turn sent back a list of requirements. All they require is written release from my primary care physician stating I'm healthy enough for surgery, my height weight and BMI for 5 years, 36 months of documentation showing conventional attempts at weight loss and a psych evaluation.

I had my consult last night with the surgeon, at that time he gave me the requirements my insurance company sent them...

So, I went to my PCP today and he printed off all their requested records. He wrote a very detailed letter, outlining my medical conditions, as they requested, and attached all the test results and BMI history.

I have my psych eval appt scheduled but it's not required to get approval.

I had 3 things on my required list. I got them all, and them some.


Am I going to be hit with some big surprise or could it really be this easy?

I'm in the morbid obese category, my PCP says I HAVE to get this done....

what say ye? Should I get my hopes up?

Is it possible to have it all done in a month? UHC said they will let us know within 14 days.

Am I dreaming? Should I be expecting them to continually come back with more requirements?