Congratulations!  I was glad to see your post.  My 3 year is this week and I have been struggling these past 5 months.  go to dr thurs so I hope to get back on track.  I do not want to lose what I have had these past 3 years!!!!

 I'm with UHC but through another company. I'm in Des Moines & had no problems with my approval. I had to register with UHC Bariatric services & they sent me my approval requirements list. This is decided between the insurance company & mostly your employer. I had to go through a specific "center of excellence" (Iowa health/ Iowa Methodist) get a pysc eval, be over 18, meet weight &/or co- morbidity requirements.  

Maybe this Surgeon isn't with a center of excellence & that's why. I would suggest calling UHC & asking them specifically why they aren't approving this & what you need to do. They were quite helpful with any questions I had. I wasn't afraid to ask either & that's because the Iowa Health Weight loss center taught me that.  Make UHC explain it in terms you understand & ask to have them send you a list of specific requirements you must meet per the agreement for coverage set up by your employer.

Best of luck!!!! 

 A friend that was my mentor did. No complications. Only issue I recall was making accomindations to stay in the area after surgery.

We've all been here it's just that some of us don't post much.  I am glad to see there are some locals on here again.

Tell us about your journey so far.

Carol

I'm trying to find people who had surgery with Dr. Glas**** in Cedar Falls.  Did you like him?  Any complications?  Would you recommend him?  Thanks, mary