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I am having my lapband removed and revision to sleeve. Insurance deemed lapband removal was medically necessary so they are covering that but wont cover the sleeve revision. Surgeons ofc is charging me the usual amt for sleeve which is 14500. Surgery is being dine at the same time. Shouldnt some of the self pay be reduced since they cant double charge? I understand sleeve requires two night stay in hospital so i totally inderstand that. But anesthesiologist cant double charge right? And some of the same instruments, equiptment etc, surgery room, portion of facility charge shouldnt that be discounted on self pay and ins pick up some of it? My surgeons ofc acts like they have never run into this issue and cant understand why i wont just do 100% self pay for sleeve and they not charge for lapband removal and that it would be cheaper. I cant wrap my head around it. HELP. someone give me some ammunition. And something concrete to argue so i can save some of my cash. We pay so much a month in ins premiums i want ins to pay for as much as possible. My defuctible is already met and ins covers 80% so im responsible for 20%. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im band to sleeve too @"AmyD102". My surgery is jumy 26 so ur headed to the loser bench before me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omgosh thank u for all the info. So glad u are home and on the losers bench. Cant wait to join you!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Charger Headphones (for whiteniise to drown out noise of nurses, roomate etc... Snacks..hahaha. Jk. We WONT be needing snacks No slip socks/ house shoes Heating pad Everyone join in so we get more ideas!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know. I cried for two days but finally accepted that its not in my control and ill suck it up. The dr office is negotiating a lower rate for anesthesia and facility so its looking better than full price!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"lacracra2" im so happy to see your update. Hope ur gas pains go away ASAP. HANG IN THERE GIRL AND IM SO HAPPY UR ON THE LOSERS BENCH. i cant wait to join u!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yayyy its so exciting finally getting a date mine is scheduled for july 26! Eeeeeek Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im in the revision boat too. Got my surgery date today. July 26. They will remove the band and revise to the sleeve at the same time. Im so excited and nervous all at the same time. So happy to finally have a date!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So happy to see your update!!!!!! Keep em coming when you can!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tentative July 26 date! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App Me too @"deekel8". Im FINALLY scheduled for july 26th!!!! We can wnter the other side together. Mine isnat 8 am. What time isnyours???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah he said he could do it at the same time. I was so relieved. Finally have surgery date of july 26. Sooooo ready!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im getting revision from band to sleeve this month so i love this question and cant wait to see answers. Super excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery is tentatively set for the 18th but trying to get sooner!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you start feeling better soon. I think the anesthesia makes us super emotional immediately after surgery. It will wear off! I was like that after my lapband many years ago. After a few days it will b better. Hang in there and so excited you made It to the loser bench!!!!! Woowoooo. Ready for a brand new life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing. Great job. I cant wait!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is tentatively the 18th pending surgeons schedule. He had thebaudacity to out of town the week of the 11th which was when i realllllly wanted it. Lol. I feel so selfish. My hubby was like the man has a personal life too. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @beagleLover. The only problem is i need the band out asap. My esophagus has class c erosion and im vomiting blood every time i try to eat or drink. Unless an appeal can be streamlined within a week or two. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks girl. Hate to pay it but a healthier me is a good investment Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At first i was upset cuz now i have to pay $14,500 for the sleeve revision in the same surgery. Shouldnt there be somewhat of a discount since im already under anesthesia and ins is covering that? Anyway. Trying to see it as glass half full. Paying will give me more of an incentive to follow the rules and be successful since im investing hard earned money. Potential July 18th surgery date!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats thats AWESOME Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thinking of you today!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck to all tomorrow. Super super exciting. I CANT WAIT. see yall on the other side. Woowoooo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thats so true. Thank you for the reply Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My band has caused me to vomit after everything i eat and/ or drink. Its in turn caused me to have class c esophageal erosion. Slipped band. (Not on purporse at all). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Should be sleeved in the next week or two. Couldnt be more excited. Im so so ready for a normal life. Ready to get rid of the daily vomiting. Ready to take full body pics instead of saying only from the neck up. Ready to be IN pics with my family i stead of emsuring im the one taking the pics so i dont have to be seen on fb. Ready to go to HS reunions amd not hide when i visit my old hometown and be stressed ill b seen. Ready for a new normal!!!!! ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App