So, originally I was planning on the Lap-Band procedure. I jumped through all the hoops (seminar, consult, nutritionist, psych eval) but then my surgeon decided on the sleeve. So now do I need to back track and redo all that stuff, especially the eval, before my documents can be submitted to my insurance company? Has anyone else out there had to deal with this?

I would ask the dr. You would think though that you wouldn't have to do all of it over again.

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I would ask the dr. You would think though that you wouldn't have to do all of it over again.

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I agree.

Waiting for my insurance has used up all my patience! I don't want anything else to drag this out. I want my surgery by March! I just don't want to waste anymore time..

I switched at the last minute from band to sleeve with no additional anything. But then I'm self pay.

I switched at the last minute and surgeons from band to sleeve. I was able to do both and had surgery on Dec. 28!!! I am so thankful that i was not made to go thru alot of hoops... I had a pre-op visit with new surgeon and labwork. Best of luck to you!

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That's good to know!! What made you change from band to sleeve? How have you been getting along?

If you've already done everything required you shouldn't have to do it again just because you're switching the surgery. I switched mine from the DS to the sleeve (which is the 1st pt. of the DS) and they just called in the insurance co. and changed the CPT code....didn't have a problem. Good luck!