Looking To Start The Revision Process..

[MissMichele 1]

Hello everyone,

I'm 38 years old with a lapband...I've had my lapband since 2009 I've lost 50lbs (I still need to lose another 100+lbs) and have been nothing but miserable since day 1. I've been in the ER twice when the band has suddenly tightened up on me and I haven't even been able to drink water!! It's been so miserable...so I had my husband put me back on his insurance so I could start looking at revision surgery.

I'm excited...I just hope I can get insurance to pay for it.

Anyone been successful with getting this approved?? Any advice would be much appreciated.

[MissMichele 1]

So...looks like approval will be easy. Contacted a local surgeon and was already told they do cover revisions...I'm shocked and happy.

Now to find a doctor...that I want to do the surgery. Ugh

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

So...looks like approval will be easy. Contacted a local surgeon and was already told they do cover revisions...I'm shocked and happy.

Now to find a doctor...that I want to do the surgery. Ugh

Hi there! I was revised from band to sleeve on 9.15.10 - and sounds like you and I had similar experiences. Though I've never needed to be hospitalized with being too tight, I certainly know how it feels to not be able to drink simple Water.

If you have any questions, I'm always happy to answer any. The sleeve saved me!! I don't regret my revision even a tiny bit.

[MissMichele 1]

Hi there! I was revised from band to sleeve on 9.15.10 - and sounds like you and I had similar experiences. Though I've never needed to be hospitalized with being too tight, I certainly know how it feels to not be able to drink simple Water.

If you have any questions, I'm always happy to answer any. The sleeve saved me!! I don't regret my revision even a tiny bit. :smile1:

Thanks for the reply. It's helpful to see you've been happy with the revision. I'm pretty nervous about it - but I really, really want this band out of me!

You look amazing!!! How exciting it must be to look and feel as wonderful as I'm sure you do!