Approved! UHC community plan

I just called to find out the status and found out I am approved!!

My initial submission was denied after 2 days. I appealed and 30 days later they overturned it and APPROVED me!!!

I didn't do the 6 month diet. I just had my PCP list a few of the diets I had tried and state that none of them will work and that WLS is the only other option.

I also didn't have documentation of being obese for 5 years. I explained in my appeal letter that I didn't have insurance then and therefor could not afford to see a doctor in the past few years. Instead, I made a photo album with pics of me from each of the past 5 years. I signed and dated the back of each one stating my estimated weight at that time.

If you have any other questions, ask away!

 Congrats on being approved. Which surgery are you getting (lap band, gastric bypass, VSG)?

I believe I have the same insurance as you do. I am concerned that because I've done five months of documented weight I have gained and am afraid I may be denied. Any input on that?