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weightlossdiva1234    13

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anyone have a 1x per lifetime WLS with BCBS? I had lap band about 10 years ago and I'm waiting approval for removal of lap band to gastric bypass surgery . The lap band was covered under Aetna or some other insurance . Just curious if anyone received denial for both procedures.

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jodie1961    77

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I am post op about 2 weeks for a lap band removal/revision to rny gastric bypass. I have Anthem bc/bs. I had them for the original surgery in 2007. Really didn't have any trouble, once the communication was open from my Surgeon's office and Anthem. I don't recall any lifetime max on my plan, but maybe others do.

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zanneg    4

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I had band in 2010. It slipped and I had removed 2011. Wanted to revise but BCBS wouldn't allow because my BMI wasn't high enough. Had bypass 10 days ago under same insurance. They required a bit more documentation, but it was still pretty easy. The require you to be obese for at least 2 years. That happened really easy again once the band came out and I wasn't vomiting all the time.

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mylossyourgain    2

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I have BC/BS of NC and they paid for both of mine. It was a 7 year difference.

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Brookea83    5

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Zanneg did you have complications with the band?

I had lap band 3 years ago and I am heavier now than when I started.

I have BCBS of Alabama. They told me one bariatric surgery per lifetime. So it looks like I am gonna self pay.

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