I am APPROVED !!!!!!

D.Daniels
on 1/17/06 12:06 am - Rockmart, GA

Good morning everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that I spoke with United Healthcare this morning and received my APPROVAL. I am sooooo excited. They informed me that the approval letter was mailed yesterday and I should get it in 1-2 weeks. I explained that my surgeon needs the approval letter in hand before they can schedule my surgery date and I'm working with a deadline. Do you know United's Care Coordination Department said they would fax the letter to me and the surgeon's office. They are truly the best. I spent the last 7 months of 2005 trying to get approved with Blue Cross Blue Shield (they DENIED me twice). I changed my coverage (during annual enrollment) to United effective 1/1/06, submitted my packet to them on 1/9/06, and was APPROVED on 1/16/06. Talk about fast. Since the surgery coordinator is out of the office today, I will call her tomorrow to make sure she received the fax and get my surgery date and keep you updated. P.S. I know this is only the beginning of my journey but I wanted to thank all of you for your inspiration and words of encouragement. Words cannot express my gratitude. You all are truly God-Sent. Thanks again, D. Daniels

atenusa
on 1/17/06 12:13 am - Hiawassee, GA

RNY on 01/09/06

Congradulations!!!!!!! Your journey will be begining before you know it. You should have had them set you up a pre-op date, so you could have that out of the way, and your complications class meeting, too. And they will give you your surgery date at that day. But, I know you are excited as I was, I had surgery on the 9th of this month, and I am doing fine. I am one of the old birds that had it done, I am 60. So if I can do it I am sure you will do fine. Keep us up to date. Hugs, Lynda

Linda Sue C.
on 1/17/06 12:16 am - Kennesaw, GA

RNY on 03/17/06

Congratulation ! I know this is a big relief to you. I am in the waiting mode now for insurance approval. One last document missing to be resolved this week. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers your surgery goes well with a speedy recovery and NO complication. Take care ! I sooo happpy for you, Linda Sue