My insurance company needs proof that there is a problem with the band or that it is giving me problems. So, my surgeon ordered an Upper GI barium swallow. Thankfully, I was able to talk with the radiologist about it before she started, and she seemed to understand. I went through the procedure and she stated that she did see acid reflux as well as a hiatal hernia. She could not determine if the band was in optimal position, so she said she would leave that for the surgeon to determine. All in all, I think this turned out well. I am meeting with the surgeon Monday and hopefully he will agree that there is enough of a problem to satisfy UHC. I had the band put in back in 2003, so it is long overdue to come out in my opinion. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience with needing to prove the band is causing problems. And if so, did you have trouble getting approval.

Hi mom2sparky,

I am wondering if you got approval for your revision based on the GI results. I have a similar situation. Thank you.

One individual in our Bariatric Support Group Meeting had a band to RNY gastric bypass surgery revision because his band was wearing away into his stomach and the condition became life threatening.