kgarrettsatx

I LOVE this reply. So so true!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was told by the PA that I probably wouldn't get approved because my BMI was only 30, but she called and said that a representative from AETNA called and asked a bunch of questions on my problems I was having and he send the approval through. I about fell off my chair when she told me. haha. Yes they did both surgeries in one. I will tell you the incision where they pull the stomach out after it is cut, took over 3 weeks to stop hurting. It was definitely different then the band, but I have no regrets. I am so happy now. Wow three weeks is a long time! Im so ready to get the approval so i can focus all my energy on prepping for thebsurgery. Even tho the band is coming out regardless i have zero incentive to start my preop diet until i know im approved fornthe sleeve. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Having mine in july and cannot wait. Waiting for i s approval to get the day but they are fast tracking me from complications from my band. Cant wait to say goodby to the witch!!!! But HELLO slinky sleeve!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was so helpful. Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my. Good question. I hadnt thought of this. GREATTTTTTT. lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was it painful when you had the band removed? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg amazing. I cant wait!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So happy to hear. Were you in the hospital overnight? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im so happy to read your reply. Was it a hard process to get Aetna to cover it? Also, didnthey do your revision to sleeve all in one surgery!? Congrats on all of your weight loss! I am getting excited now. Appt at 1030 today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Prayers for a successful, pain free surgery. You go girl. So excited for you!!! Hopefully I am right behind ya.

Congrats girl!!!!!!! So exciting. Its super real now. Im hoping for the same tomorrow!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys. I am new to the forum. I had my band in 2006 and initially had great success. I went from 185 to 130 but then started vomiting. They loosened the band completely and I have gained most of my weight back and am miserable. Recently started having bad pain behind my sternum. Had an endo done last Friday and I have a class C Esophageal erosion (class d is the worst). He sent me to his bariatric surgeon friend who I am seeing tomorrow. He suggested the band be removed since it is causing me to vomit daily (thus eroding my esophagus). I want to talk to the surgeon about revising band to sleeve and I am so excited for that possibility....and I am soooo ready to stop throwing up daily. Im hoping the surgeon will agree, that insurance will cover it ( I have Aetna) and that he can get me in for surgery next week!!! I'm overly optimistic and hoping I am not let down. Is revision surgery from band removal to sleeve much more complicated and more expensive? And could everyone who has had it share their stories???? thanks so much and I was soooo happy to find this forum. FINGERS CROSSED FOR TOMORROW. So tired of hurting and being exhausted from dehydration. ready for a new me!!!!