UHC insurance approval

hey guys. I found out last week my paper work had been submitted to insurance. I was told it takes a couple of weeks to get an answer. I am so much fighting the urge not to call evey 5 minutes. ?How long, anybody with UHC, did it take to get approval once your paper work was in the right department??? I am trying so keep my mind off all of this, but it is very hard knowing that I could be having my surgery so soon. Also, I was curious how long you really should be on the low carb diet to shrink up your liver before surgery? well I really should be in bed now, My little boy starts 1st grade tomorrow! Sarah

Sarah, I have UHC ppo, it took about 30 days to finally get approved. I found out from my surgeons office before I received a letter from UHC..(which I have framed lol)..It seems like it took forever! Just think positive thoughts and concentrate on other things...I also received two phone calls from a nurse at UHC, which was great..she gave me a lot of great info..and I too gave her the name and address to this site....-for future reference... I am not sure about the low carbs and shrinking your liver. My doctor did not require any special diet prior to surgery. Hope that helps a little Leesa

Leesa Thanks for the reply. I did call today and they said it was in review. I am not going to call again til Friday, Friday will be 2 weeks. I am just trying to be cool. I am hoping to have my surgery done lap and I was told if my liver wasn't shrunk up enough they will have to do it open. Gotta run, Sarah

Hey Sarah, I got approval in a few hours.... I would call, call, call it's the squeeky wheel that gets greased. I have UHC PPO. Please keep us posted on when and what's going on. Dianna