Hi all.

Hi all. My name is Mollie and I live in Lehigh Acres, right outside of Fort Myers. I have been to two different doctor's, the new one here in Fort Myers and also to Dr. Rosenthal. I am really excited about doing the surgery. I have had all of the test that Dr. Rosenthal asked of me to do. I am now waiting to hear back from them. I am going to call on Monday. I am at a bmi of 77 and can't walk very far without feeling like my legs and back aren't going to break. I hope all goes well. Does anyone know of the way that United Health Care Insurance handles this type of surgery? I don't have the UHO that is based out of FL but out of Salt Lake City. Thanks.

Hi Molly, I can't help you with the insurance but i can wish you the best in your journey. I have been through my first consultation and am scared, excited, and praying for God's protection. I live in Pensacola Florida and if you ever need a friend or angel, i am here. Kathy

yes. i had the open rny at tampa general by dr murr 8/28/03 ( down from 310 to 175 lbs so far) and i had united healthcare out of salt lake and they approved me on the first try. a friend who worked in their north carolina offices said that they were supposed to be getting tougher on criteria but...if you have enough co-morbidites (i had asthma, herniated lumbar disc, sleep apnea, GERD, depression and hypothyroidism) they SHOULD approve.

Hi Mollie, Can't help you on your insurance but...I am from Fort Myers and also seeing Dr Rosenthal. Like you I too have completed all my tests and are just waiting on a surgery date. We are both at the same point of the Journey. Maybe we will be roomates! LOL Please keep me posted as I will you when your surgery date is. It can only get better from here for us. I have Atena PPO. Melinda