Have you been to a doctor at all prior to five years? If so, make sure those records get sent to the place you want to have surgery. They should be able to help you do this.  Have you attended a weight loss surgery seminar with the center? If not look into one. They are free, and will answer questions and help you get everything you need to do to get what you need to get insurance approval. 

Good luck!

I had United for awhile and what one insurance coordinator told me is UHC almost always demands the six month supervised diet (you will have a nurse calling you to check in), and 5 years of medical records.  The 5 years of weight records can be from anywhere; your gynecologist's annual report when you get your exam is enough, and you can even use ER visits, regular doctor visits, and combinations of the above. Really if it was recorded anywhere you can use it.  

I hope that helps!

The agents that answer the phone really don't know the ins and outs of the UHC insurance.  We only have to do 6 months of super visored diets.. They don't hae to be consecutive either.  As long as it noted   in the notes of goals, and the BMI, adn weight it is good.  

I am hoping my time is up in November.  It would be nice to have the surgery before the new year. 

Nan, how long was the turn around time for you to get the approval?