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kr8160311

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But I'm new here so PLEASE bare with me.. :) I got my band three years ago.. Starting weight 230 lowest was 155.. I had to have emergency surgery the first week in Nov to have my band removed due to slipage ( very bad pains, refulx, etc) ... I told my surgeon I would like to try to lose on my own now.... WHAT JOKE!! I want back to him asking him about the sleeve and he agreed it would be a good idea.

OK, my BMI is 32 not sure INS will pay for revision but hoping due to faulty band it will? Ins paid for my band surgery too. My dr is going to call and submit and talk to ins this week.. Explain how I had to get my band out due to complications, how I'm gaining already, why wait until its all gained back and how its safer to do surgery now at this weight then when I'm heavier....

Question, has anyone had there Sleeve down with a low BMI due to band complications. If it helps I have Empire BCBS of NY which I think has been pretty good.

Thanks everyone. . Any feed back would be so helpful!

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I am new here too. I also had band 2003, got the sleeve revision in October 2014. I also have BC of Florida and they paid no problem. They a re usually very good about conversion and revisions. I think it might have gone over quicker for you to have had it when the band came off but I admire your desire to try to do it on your own. From the time my doctor and I discussed the converting to sleeve until the surgery was approved and booked was two months due to the slippage and resulting hernia repair needing to be done. I am sure your physician and staff will construct a more than adequate approval request packet documenting the medical necessity. I wouldn't worry about that part. Let me tell you it was the best decision I ever made, things are smooth sailing at this point and they will be for you too! Good luck, wishing the best for you.

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Hi, things are going great for me, thanks for asking. Everything that I can cross for you I have, sending all positivity your way. Maybe you are experiencing acid reflux? Digestive discomfort?, nighttime heartburn, or your routine barium swallow study shows signs of a hernia? Some or all of these could cause your insurance to forego the requirements I think. Talk it over with your doctor. Lapland doesn't work for everyone, trust me.

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