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Have you thought about looking into an appeal with the Lindstrom obesity lawyer group. Supposedly, they will do appeals for a set price, and it's usually very reasonable. They've got a very good success rate, so it might be a well-spent few hundred dollars.

I feel for you! I've had a bunch of issues, too, and have actually had my band replaced once already. The second one has started giving me trouble (I'm pretty sure it's slipped), so I'm at the point where I just want the damned thing out of me. I'm meeting with a surgeon tomorrow to see about getting a revision to either the sleeve or bypass. I'm leaning toward the bypass because between my PCOS and the way I had to eat with the band, my metabolism is completely messed up.

After explaining to your new fill doctor about " the GERD kicked in and it was BAD, it sent me to the ER several times" and "the gerd again got so bad I couldn't take it any longer" ...he suggested you get a sleeve? Thats unique.....usually you hear quite the opposite. I think I'd have to get another opinion.
I hope you find what works for you! To read your story, it sounds like you've had quite an ordeal... Best wishes!

I was first denied (1199SEIU); my medical team appealed and I was approved in 2 weeks.
The appeal process was so quick that I didn't even get notified of the denial before my doctor called me to let me know that they appealed and won. I was clueless anything had even happened.
Good luck!!

Im still waiting for word on the appeal. I hate bcbs. They are ridiculous. I cant believe they dont have anyway of getting in contact with the appeals dept except by mail....snail mail. I was told they dont have a number. So basically theres no way of knowing whether or not it actually made it into the hands of anyone. And they said id recieve a letter after 30 or 45 days telling me their decision. If i haven't heard anything by then, then they can supposedly email the dept but i have to wait the allotted time. Its so frustrating and i have completely given up hope. I have gained so much weight in the process and at times i feel so worthless. wish i had never gotten that horrible band. Worst decision i ever made!