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My insurance policy changed this year...went from 80/20 coverage to only 50/50 and only covering up to $10,000. The good part, they no longer have a cap on 1 lifetime procedure; which will be good if revision can not be done in one surgery. How much did your revision cost? With or without Insurance

Thanks

I just had my revision in November, my insurance is also 80/20 and a out of pocket max of $5000. So I had to pay the $5000 for my revision. I took out a medical loan and it was well worth the money, I cant see myself back at 309 lbs again if I can help it. :wub:

I dont regret having the gastric sleeve surgery & would do it again if I had to again. I think its just ur nerves, but if you really feel that way about the surgery then why dont you look into the lapband. Remember this is permanent.

Singe sleever here from Texas, 2 1/2 mths out and loving it. Now it's time for me to start dating and looking for my Mr. Right :wub:

Its quite normal to be nervous, I was and it was my 2nd WLS (didnt sleep the nite b4). Just take it easy, get plenty of rest, Proteins and Water. Please follow the directions of your doctor and if you have any question, dont be afraid to ask (remember no question is a stupid question).

I get it all the time from my family: you need to eat, ur getting to small, u dont need to lose any more weight, ur legs are too small, I can see the bones in ur neck, ur head is not to big for ur body and here's the best one "if you lose any more weight your going to look like a crack head" lol. I normally just roll my eyes and I have to remember that there not use to me being smaller than them and it just might be envy.

_{lol, atleast you haven't started sliming}

OMG gross I know about the slimming, I havent had that since my lapband was removed.

I know that feeling, I'm 2mths out and every time I eat meat I can really feel the restriction. Sometimes I want to avoid meat, but I know I need to Proteins. Ive found that if I walk around between bite or eat standing up its better.

I do have alot of excess skin, it doesnt really bother me because I love the way I look in my clothes. I do plan to has plastic surgery one day, but Im not in any hurry. Ive recently started dating again and I will discuss with future mate early in the relationship.

I'm so sorry to hear of your pain. Ive always had back problems off and on, I noticed after surgery I was having pain again. But I think mine was from all of the dry heaving and jerking motion from that, once this was under control my back got back to normal, it took about 2 weeks.

Mine were the first 2 days. Day one I woke up with stomach cramps, neasous and dry heaving. Day two all of the above plus being forced to walk and being unable to pee.

I use pea Protein, because I have a bad reaction to whey. I really dont like the flavor, but I need my Proteins. I have to mix other things like fruit and Peanut Butter in order to hide to taste good luck.

Congrats on making the decision to have WLS. I know its a big and scary decision, but its well worth it in the end. Like you I have always been overweight, even as a child. I made the choice to have my 1st WLS back in 2007 (lapband) and I was 309 lbs, I lost 100 lbs in the 1st yr and was able to keep it off. I gained 60 lbs 2 yrs ago during my pregenancy and lost it back in about a yr. I had my 2nd WLS back on 11/01/12 due to lapband issues, I had a revision to the sleeve and Im currently 178 lbs. I have no regret to having WLS I believe it saved my live and gave me my baby that I've always have dreamed of. Just think about your health and being there for your son, please keep us posted on your journey.

Sex for me was good when I was 300lbs and well as it is now at 178lbs. The only difference is the skin and now Im not so out of beath (sometimes). I have nothing against a person waiting for marriage, but I would hate to get married and the sex turns out to be bad. But I guess you can teach me what u like, when that time comes.

Well Im 3yrs out of a 10yr relationship, I hope 2 find love again with a side order of LUST. I know I LOVE myself, Ive loved myself even when I was over 300 lbs. Ive been dating and I turn alot of heads with this new body and haircut. The only problem Im finding is that Im 44 with a 2yr old toddler Lol. But Im not given up on finding Love and my soul mate.

Due to not being able to eat from my lapband and since getting the sleeve I noticed my hair was falling out badly, so I decided to bite the bullet and just cut it off into a trendy style and started to use Mane and Tail Shampoo plus conditioner. Im going to cross my fingers and hope for the best. I heard that if you use Rogain and you stop using it, ur hair will fall back out.

I woke up after 5hrs, I was already in my room and I dont remember a thing at all.

Sorry forgot to let you guys I had the lap band fir 7 yrs. got it removed 2 yrs ago. Hopefully that will count.

I had a lapband for 5yrs, I just had a revision to the gastric sleeve back on Nov 1st. It took UHC 14 working days to make the decision to approve my surgery. My BMI was only 31 with no comb. But I was having issues with my band and it had to come out, but I requested the sleeve so I wouldnt gain my weight back.

I'm 5' 6" and started at 309 lbs size 30/32 back in July 07 when I had a lapband and got down to 212 lbs. I started my pre-op diet and was 190 lbs the day of my revision surgery on Nov 12. I'm currently 180 lbs size 10/12. I've also noticed that I've loss shoe sizes, I went from a size 11 to a 9.5 - 10 (I had alot of nice shoes that I had to give up)

I had surgery on 11/1 and went back to work on 11/19, my doct required a minium 2 week healing time. I felt ok after a week, but he wouldnt sign off on my return. The only problem Ive had since going back is being a little sore were I was cut, I have a desk job and sit for long periods of time.

I really loved my lapband when I had it done back in 2007, I went from 309 to 188 lbs in 2 yrs. I stared having problems swallowing back on 07/12 and was told that I had esphegeal dysmobility and the only way to correct is to remove the band. I decided to hav a revision to a sleeve to order to not gain the weight back and to hopefully lose more in the near future. My surgery was Nov 1st and the doct did say that he saw some damage, but mine wasnt that bad. He said that the had seen worse.

Please do alot of research, I have noticed that Whey Proteins give me heart palpation. Has anybody had these same problems, if so, please let me know what you are taking.

I got denied today for the lamest reason. They took almost 15 days to tell me that 2 months of my supervised diet weren't valid, since the technically didn't fall within their 2 year limit.

The problem is I've met my deductible so these guys are effectively going to stall me off until 2013. Then I have to pay more.

So we have to send them information from 2 other doctor visits. Then wait 15 more days, which will make a 2012 surgery impossible.

So what's the out of pocket typically for VSG? I have a Cadillac plan.

I'm so sorry to here about your denial. I think that was a lame reason, I know I has UHC with my lapband and they only went by my words, but I guess with a gastric sleeve it takes alot more research. I dont alway agree with the insurance company, when it comes to your health. I also agree about the about the out pocket expenses. I just had my revision on Nov 1st I had had to paid my 1200 deduct and an addition 5000 out of pocket max for the year. All I can say is fight it and contiune to fight it.

I have UHC and it took them 14 working days to hear back from my docts office and UHC left a message at my home the same day. I received the letter a few days later. I think it took so long due to the fact that its a revision from a lap band and my policy states that I have a 1 WLS per life time. But due to the fact I was having major issues with my band I have to have it removed ASAP.

I got pregnant 2yrs after being banded, we had been trying for 10 yrs with no luck. Not being able to get pregnant caused a problem in our relationship and we broke up. Since I still wanted a baby I decided to try IFV with donor sperm, I got pregnant with the first round and I had my blessing: Mrs. Kennedy & she is the light of my life. So dont give up the fight, theres a light at the end of that tunnel.

I was banded in 07 and got pregnant is 09 after loseing 100+ lbs. I would always get a sharp pain in my port area. I spoke with my band doct and he told me that its common because your stomach is growing and that the muscles are stretching to make room for the baby, plus I was on bed rest in the hospital for 4 weeks. Also remember that sometimes the baby can lay just right and kick in that area.