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A Big Fat No!

I jumped through all the hoops that my insurance (Affinity) required, the same day that the coordinator sent in my documents I was denied. Denied because after all that I did they do not cover gastric sleeve. So now I have a choice says my surgeon either do the band or roux en y which my insurance do cover. I don’t know what to do.

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    • lovealways
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      I initially wanted the vertical sleeve, but found out my insurance only covers RNY, so I'm getting that. Research RNY and see if it's for you! This forum has a ton of information and great people.

    • Butterfly66
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      My daughter had the band and it has not proven successful. Even though the RNY is more invasive, it also provides the most successful results. She is now in the process of getting approved for a rev

    • SoccerMomma73
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      Hey there! Good luck making your decision. I recently had my band removed in an urgent surgery due to slippage of the band and herniation of my stomach. I won't say don't get a band. I will say I w

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    Everything went well yesterday . I got approved at the last minute. Surgery went picture perfect says my Dr., I don't have much pain. Just gas. Thanks for all the support.

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    Congrats. Hope you have a speedy recovery. :-)

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    Best of luck! Keep up posted on your awesome transformation!

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    Congrats and good luck

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