Great news everyone my surgery was approved! Two appeals through my insurance company, but letters from my therapist, primary care physician and my bariatric surgeon all worked. I too wrote a really thoughtful letter. I was denied twice because my surgeon and I could not make the case for the band-to-bypass revision surgery but... finally the insurance company re-examined all the letters and the evidence and came to a decision that it's actually medically necessary. Wahoo!! Just found out today the surgery is scheduled for January 21, 2013!!! Wahoo

Congrats, do you have a surgery date

I am so happy for you and you give me hope. Doing a happy dance for you.

I am having a RNY after a slip in my lap band which I had for 8 years. How long have you had your band? Why are you changing to a RNY ?

congrats... 2013 is going to be a great year!!!

had the band since 2008 and saw minimal results even though compliance. my surgeon said it just didn't provide enough restriction or offer enough negative feedback for me. so, we'll try the bypass in hopes it helps me down my long journey... i've been working out regularly for about 2 months, so that habit is stuck now couple that with the bypass, I can't wait to be healthier in 2013. thanks for your well-wishes and support.

Congratulations that's wonderful news!

Congratulations! Good date too...my surgeon was booked 11 weeks out!

Good Luck! Congrats on your date.

Congrats and best wishes! Keep us posted