I am in a position where I am ready to try to revise my lap band to a sleeve surgery. My current insurance will not cover a revision or removal unless "medically necessary", and apparently extreme side and shoulder pain along with damage to the nerves that control the diaphragm is not a "medically necessary" reason for removal

I am looking for an insurance company in Oregon that will cover a revision surgery, or a sleeve surgery if I can pay to have the band removed myself. I've gotten to the point of desperation, even calling various surgery centers in Oregon and asking about which insurance companies they work with has gotten me nowhere (doctor/patient confidentiality I suppose).

Soooo... with that said, what companies in Oregon did you use that approved your sleeve, and what is the plan name or coverage level? Any answers would be so greatly appreciated (:

hope you are having luck on your hunt to find someone to cover the revision. Have you called http://www.legacyhealth.org/weight ? I am going through them. There staff is very nice and helpful. Give them a call. talk to their insurance guru. She may have a few insurance companies that cover those costs. If not, look into a self-pay outside the US?.?.?.