CandaceH80

Does anyone know if Blue Cross will cover conversion from lap band to gastric sleeve? I had my band placed 4 years ago. I lost 50+ lbs. Have never been able to tolerate fills. Get one, take it out, get one, take 1/2 out and so on. I haven’t had a fill in over a year due to the fear of all the vomiting, etc. A few months back I started vomiting daily. Had an EGD and surgeon removed stomach polyps. The vomiting temporarily got better. Now, over the last month, it has progressively gotten worse. I am having difficulty swallowing, severe reflux, a few episodes of aspiration, vomiting EVERY TIME I eat and occasionally when I drink. I can’t take it anymore. The last time I saw my surgeon, he was arrogant and a jerk. He’s not listening to everything that’s going on. I’ve attempted to schedule appt with another surgeon, but most say they won’t touch someone else’s work. Blue Cross paid for my band, will they cover a conversion?