ksmag

I had my Lap Band removed three years ago. Now, my weight is starting to come back. I couldn't have a revision done at the time of the removal because I was not overweight. I weighed 143 lbs.
Now, I'm up to 162. I have an appointment with my surgeon about, hopefully, a revision surgery. My BMI is now 33.
Has anyone had a revision years later? Did you insurance pay for it.
I'm scared. I can't go back to 230 lbs.
Thank you.

Every insurance company has a different policy. Call and inquire what your insurance company's requirements are for bariatric WL surgery.

Welcome to the forums.
Don't think of whatever you do until you get your revision as a diet. You and I know that diets don't work. Think of it as your new eating plan that you will do for the rest of your life.
Your band restricted portion size. Presumably you also had an eating plan to go with the smaller portion size. Return to the plan and return to portion size as best you can.
Your plan was supposed to be for the rest of your life so get back on board.
Your insurance is as likely to pay for your revision as it would if you never had surgery in the first place.
Do the best you can. If you give up on your plan until you have surgery, well, then you very well may gain your weight back.
Good luck,
Tek

Hi - Mine was removed after 10 years, 5 days ago. I have five 5mm incisions and one longer one. The first 3 days were rough with pain and I'm on pain meds still.the worst pain came from my shoulder from the gas. I have to take a daily vitamin plus iron now as my iron was low (normal blood loss from surgery) in post surgery tests. I see my surgeon in a week for follow up. I was on clear liquids for 3 days then eggs, soup, cottage cheese now. Good luck to you! Let me know how you do.