UHC SHBP: Getting started
I am thinking of chosing Dr. Champion for my WLS. I have only got the 5 page packet of forms to fill out. Do I need to talk to UHC first...I think Dr. Champion's website said fill out the forms and they would talk to your insurance to find out what you need to do. I know this will be a long process. I just need some advice on where to start.
Which surgery are you having? When? Have you done your diet and support meetings?
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
So, I am just starting. I don't know if I have to call UHC and get assigned a nurse or whatever the correct term. Or, if I choose a doctor first and fill out forms. I was thinking of Dr. Champion...but maybe that is not a good idea.
Ask uhc for a list of approved surgeons if you don't have one already.
Try to go to at least 2 or 3 seminars to compare your options, amd learn about all the surgery types. .
You will ned to do a 6 mos supervisxed diet and 6 mos of supoport group meetings. Start that right away. Those 2 things will take the longest. Everything else will fall into place as you need it to be completed.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
