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revision from lap band
parisshel replied to terrydumont46's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Terry, I'm sorry to read that you had complications and the band is no longer useful. I don't have an opinion on revision but I just wanted you to know that I always appreciated your posts and support for the bandster cohort here. -
Yes. I had RNY in Jan 2005. I lost nearly 100 lbs. In Jan 2009 I started gaining weight. After falling into a severe depression after a horrible divorce I turned back to food and stretched my pouch out. I recently had a revision to make the pouch and it's opening smaller.
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Will a Sleeve Revision Work for Me? How does "full" feel with VSG?
AZPete replied to VSG Tommy B's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my band 6 long frustrating years. And the past 30 days since my revision has been the best month ever. I have 0 hunger. Never believed that would happen. I have not puked since having the revision. Puked all the time with the band. I am only on the soft food part of my post op as of yet. However eggs don't scare me anymore. Tuna doesn't scare me anymore. Get the picture. I had six years of torture. Learning how to eat around the band because it caused so many food intolerances. I love my revision. Best decision ever. And as far as not losing as much as a virgin sleever. News flash, we are virgin sleevers. I have lost 40 pounds since 2/11/13 and I only have 70 total to loose. It's up to you. Follow the rules and this surgery does what the band was supposed to do but now is recognized as not being able to do. Sent from my iPad using VST -
Will a Sleeve Revision Work for Me? How does "full" feel with VSG?
VSG Tommy B posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Everybody, I was banded in March 2011 and quickly lost 40 pounds of my 90 excess pounds. I experienced reflux and had to have Fluid removed from the band and gained 25 pounds. After an endoscopy and several flouroscopies, it was determined that there are no problems with the band or stomach. One doctor was willing to add fluid, but was also recommending a sleeve revision. I thought that was premature and went to get a second opinion. The 2nd doctor told me that I needed to change my eating and that removing more fluid from the band may actually help me lose weight by eliminating the reflux and, if that didn't work, he would recommend another surgery. Now I eat 4-5 small meals (3/4-1 cup and 250-350 calories) per day and space them about 3 hours apart, but I am usually starving about 1.5-2 hours after I eat. Since getting the band, I have regularly exercised 5-6 hours/week. I am very frustrated with the band and hate my port. The new doctor is gently suggesting that RNY would be better because of my reflux, but I am very opposed to re-routing the intestines. Will a sleeve revision work to keep me from being hungry so soon after eating? What does "full" feel like with the sleeve? Do you eat to a "hard" stop or a "soft" stop? How do you know to stop eating with the sleeve? My BMI is currently 35 with a weight of 260 and height of 6'0". I don't look too bad, but would really like to lose another 40-60 pounds. I would even be happy losing the 25 pounds I gained back after getting the band. Is it worth getting the revision? My doctor says that 90% of patients with reflux are cured by the sleeve and that 1-2% have to revise to RNY because the reflux gets worse and becomes intolerable. Given that the band failed me (my doctor's words), I am worried that I will be in the 10% that don't get the reflux cured or be in the 1-2% that have to have another surgery. This scares the crap out of me. Please let me know your thoughts. While I value all of the input of new sleevers, I am especially interested in hearing from those who are several months or years out from surgery as the long term results is what I am most interested in. Thanks, Tom -
Whos got these (or similar) stats?
contrygurl replied to JessicaAnn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 5'3 and started at 287.5 week before surgery. I gained 18 lbs while in the hospital. Went to the one month appointment with the NP yesterday and have lost 28.5 lbs. NP was thrilled b/c I was lapband to sleeve revision and she said that weight loss was awesome b/c usually lapband to sleeve revisions lose slower. Labwork was perfect too. I'm hoping that this keeps up! -
Thank you Butterfly, I am having the band removed 10/18 and then I have to set up another date for the Sleeve, I am uncertain how long I have to wait. I was advised that the hospital I am going to no longer allows the lap band to sleeve revision in 1 surgery. I will sure ask why on Monday for Preop Visit.
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My revision fro lap and to bypass is scheduled for Deceber 28.I am going to try Injury.I also hate sugary protein drinks.
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Any 12/3 DS buddies out there. How are y’all doing
HamHockSkye posted a topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Has my revision from banded bypass to DS in last Tuesday. Anybody else?? -
A lot of insurances don't cover it. I switched jobs to an employer who's insurance I knew covered it. Since my surgery I have moved and along w that have switched jobs and of course insurance and I'm having issues with complications from my surgery. My new insurance has an exclusion in the policy however the exclusion does not excluded complications from weight loss surgery therefore I'm going to be able to have my revision.
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YES! Lol definitely, I think everyone feels like this. Our stats are somewhat similar although I don't know how tall you are. I'm 5'2 and am at about 270 now which is the highest I've ever been..yikes! I am a revision from a sleeve to a bypass so have a little bit of prior knowledge pre-op on what to expect. I had major complications with the sleeve in 2012 and haven't been able to tolerate solid food since the surgery so have been on liquids/super mushy wet food for almost 2 years. So, I'm REALLY extra excited because I'm hoping my pain will stop after this surgery! I'm on August 1st so we are right next to each other and should try to keep up post-op to compare experience. I know we will both make it through these next two weeks but it'll be tough to concentrate on anything until the surgery, I'm especially having trouble sleeping because I'm so anxious/nervous mine is mostly due to the fear of this not working and making my current condition worse. I take Lortab which is the liquid Vicodin they give you post-op every day just to be able to swallow enough liquids to stay out of the hospital even though I'm vitamin and protein deficient and I can't stay hydrated enough to keep from getting kidney infections so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll have some relief after this surgery. Knock on wood, but I think I'm due for some good luck!
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The requirement was removed July of 2014. My surgery was November of 2014 and there was no 6 month requirement for me. They only revise the procedure annually so it won't change again (if at all) till July of 2015. Here is the link to the official medical procedure guidelines on the BCBS NC website. You will see it was reviewed May 2014 and next review is May 2015. All that being said, if your insurance is through an employer, they may have their own requirements that can differ from the BCBS requirements. http://www.bcbsnc.com/assets/services/public/pdfs/medicalpolicy/surgery_for_morbid_obesity.pdf
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Help needed with decision RNY or Sleeve
Deactivatedfatgal replied to Terri70's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Statistically, less complications with VSG vs RNY. Gerd is the biggest concern for VSG and can lead to needing a revision. RNY has the malabsorption aspect as well as other possible risks. I am not against either, I chose VSG because imo it was best for ME. If I need to revise in the future (a percentage of wls patients end up with a revision) than so be it! Even RNY patients get revised sometimes, so there really is no right or wrong, just pick best for you & health. My mother had RNY 10 almost 11 years ago & is doing well! -
Anyone approved for revision with Aenta? Did they require pre surgery nutrition or any evaluations? Even if you had it for Band? How long did approval take? Sharon
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Tricare Standard And Already Have Band, Need Help!
Shemy-away replied to enjoiinglife's topic in Insurance & Financing
Tiffykins is the Tricare Guru, but I will try to answer as much as I can. I am Tricare standard as well and I'm in DC at Bethesda. I'm having my surgery in Portsmouth because Bethesda couldn't seem to get their act together. 1. You have to have a PCM. They required it at Bethesda and Portsmouth so I'm assuming its standard across the board. Your PCM will coordinate everything and is the one who has to refer you for VSG. 2.I'm not sure about them doing a revision, but if you've been having so many complications with the band, I don't see why they wouldn't. That is something you would have to discuss with the surgeon. 3. I'm not sure about this one. I don't remember ever seeing a list of MTF's that perform Bariatrics. I already knew that WR/Bethesda had a program and I heard about Portsmouth from a friend. The most important thing is making sure you will be allowed to travel to an MTF if the one closest to you does not have a program. It took me being really assertive (thanks to a push from TIffykins) and calling Portsmouth myself and asking. I hope it works out, and you can PM me if you want to vent or talk! -
Starting a second journey; Questions
SorryNameTaken replied to davidpelletier's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am revising band to bypass later on this month. My doctor is not a fan of going band to sleeve because the sleeve is typically positioned over the scar tissue from the band, which has an increased chance of leaking versus him being able to work around the tissue to create the bypass pouch. He also thinks with me having a hormonal co-morbidity that causes weight gain, I can use that extra push of caloric deficiency. That being said, tons of people go band to sleeve with great success! The biggest deterrent I see from the sleeve is if you have any problems with GERD or acid reflux, they often don't suggest the sleeve because it can make those worse causing people to ultimately revise to bypass to help alleviate the reflux. Your doctor can help you make the best informed decision for you, but in the meantime, there's plenty of revision experiences on the board, so I'm sure other people can give you better insight! Good luck! -
I haven't seen my doctor yet, my appointment is scheduled for Wednesday June 4, and I just got confirmation from my insurance that there are no restrictions for the revision from band to sleeve....I'm doing the happy dance right now and excited to hear what my Dr has say on Wednesday, I am hoping for a surgery date at my time of visit (keeping my fingers crossed)
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Newbie, so confused gastric bypass vs sleeve
shelbys mom replied to shelbys mom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
TAYFUSION304 I agree with you I dont want any revision. Im leaning toward the bypass, now after talking to the surgeon. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App -
Like I said I have never had a problem in 9 years. I had a revision 2 weeks ago and have completely different insurance then in 2005. Of course each policy is different but I, personally, find it unlikely that most insurances will not cover these medical costs. When you do have to get new insurance you should certainly check your coverage but this has been my experience. Also, not many people have the same insurance for the rest of their life.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal - Basic (Texas) (lap band to rny or sleeve)
band2RNY posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Ok. I wonder if anyone has had this experience with FEPB. I'm having lap band revision to sleeve or RNY. I call the insurance company on Wednesday of last week and the guy said I was approved. All excited... didn't rush into anything until the next day. I get a call from my doctors office Friday saying that they need more documentation ( 3 month diet plan, psych eval, etc.) I never had to have all this when I had my lap band in 2010 so I was fuming because I already purchased airline tickets for family members to come down to Texas for surgery. I called the insurance and they sent out two letters. One that is approving the procedure for lap band removal. The 2nd letter is coded for the sleeve/rny and it says before they can look at it need the 3 month diet, etc. So, I call... and I told the lady what happened and she had referred it to the person that sent the letters out to look at it. She called me back and I explained to her basically you are approving one surgery and you are pretty much going to force me into doing two surgeries. She was so persistent on the documentation telling me over and over they need that. I asked her do you even look at the cost of two surgeries and does that justify me not having to do the 3 month, diet. etc. She said they do but that they still need the documentation????? Has anyone gotten through this problem without having to jump through hoops? -
Just an update - Cigna approved and 1 week post-op from revision surgery!!
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Anyone have Cigna and got approve to have band removed to sleeve
mscandy4you posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi I've had the lapband for two years now, after a year I have had nothing but problems with it I can no longer get fills because it makes me so nauseated and bad heartburn. I've lost 80 pounds and since about 8 months I've had no fluid in my band I've gained 10 pounds of that back so my doctor says it needs to come out so has any one have an approval from band to sleeve with Cigna? Plus I will have to wait 6 to 8 weeks to have the sleeve done because my doctor doesn't do the revision at the same time, any thoughts would be helpful.. thanks -
From what a few people on OH put out there, the hospital bill was between 40-100K depending on nights in hospital and leak tests done (radiology charges, equipment etc). Grant it, they won't pay that because that's not the agreed contracted amount. The averages were about 20-40K that an insurance company actually pays. My band surgery was billed at around 67K, insurance company paid out about 40K. My band doctor billed them $250.00 per fill, he got paid $109.00. I hope that is what you were asking. For my revision, it was a huge bill.
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I hope this is your coverage: From: https://www.unitedhealthcareonline.com From the home page, scroll to the bottom, type in bariatric, it is the second article. Bariatric surgery is proven for the following: 1. Class III obese (BMI > 40 kg/m2) 2. Class II obese (BMI 35-39.9 kg/m2) in the presence of one or more of the following comorbidities: • Type 2 diabetes • Cardiovascular disease (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction, stable or unstable angina pectoris, hypertension or coronary artery bypass) • Life-threatening cardiopulmonary problems (e.g., severe sleep apnea, Pickwickian syndrome, obesity-related cardiomyopathy) Surgical revision or a second bariatric surgery is proven for inadequate weight loss if the
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It has taken me 3 months to lose 30 pounds. My surgery was a band to sleeve revision. Yes my weight loss has been slow but it's been consistent with no stalls. One of my co- workers had the nerve to shove a before & after picture of her cousin who had weight loss surgery the same time as me and had already lost 65 pounds and began to tell me that I'm not dieting correctly!! Never mind that her cousin is 15 years younger than me & was heavier than me in her before picture. Plus, she wasn't sure if she had bypass or the sleeve. Sorry for such a long rant but boy did she piss me off!!
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It's common knowledge that revision surgeries have slower weight loss then original surgery. Rude people will always be rude so when I come across a rude comment pointed at me I always say yes I'm losing weight slowly but all good things come slowly and why rush nobody's chasing me.
