I was approved yesterday!!!! Timeline.....

marieze · 01-24-2008, 05:03 PM

Now the reality is settling in and I'm becoming more anxious than when I was just anticipating the approval!!!

I attended the seminar for Dr. Emma Patterson here in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, August 21st. I sent in the paperwork the next day. Thursday, Sept. 29th the office confirmed they had my paperwork. October 18th was my first 1/2 day of testing (lab and 2 hour long written psyche. exam). October 23rd was my second 1/2 day of testing (nutritionist, psychologist, nurse practionier etc.) Then nothing until I met with the surgeon herself right after Xmas on Dec. 27th. They let me schedule my surgery, tentatively, based on approval from United Healthcare. I told them I needed my son home to help me a little and he would be off 5 days at that time. So now it's a go for Feb. 13th!

I have United Healthcare's EPO program and they are paying the surgery at 90%. Thank God or I otherwise would not be able to afford it. I am extremely fortunate and I know it.

I just thought I would share the good news!!!

Marieze

taismommy · 01-24-2008, 05:45 PM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I get banded the day after you VALENTINES DAY

TangerineDreams · 01-24-2008, 05:48 PM

Congrats! I just got my approval today. I'm set for Tuesday. My doctor booked my surgery without the insurance approval, telling me that I would have no problems.

I have Oxford Insurance, which is owned by United, and they are paying 100% of the costs.

Good luck to you ...