Approved for Wrong Surgery

[MzCWilliams 4]

I had the lapband Nov 2009 . My SW was 242 the lowest weight I got with the band was 218. The band gave me problems , it was difficut to swallow lean meat and I had awful reflux. I became pregnant May 2013 my weight was 230. After pregnancy, I was back at 242 and had to have all the Fluid removed from my band because the reflux was unbearable and I couldnt eat solid eat without vomiting. After the band had no restriction I gained 10 pounds in 1 month.

So I decided to inquire about revision. I had revision consult June . The doctor gave option of sleeve or bypass and explained both thoroughly and could decide later. My insurance required 6 month diet and nut . So my appointent were all set with PA and each time we talked about bypass.

So today I get call from the surgery coordinator I was approved for revision but already knew because my authorization arrived in mail over the weekend. We set surgery for Jan 22 and set up pre op appt.

I wanted to verify the authorization included bypass because it only had band removal as the procedure. She said your approved for band removal and gastric sleeve. Excuse me No. I selected bypass. "Did you change from sleeve to bypass " No I always wanted bypass .She kept all the date set saying the qualification are the same and she willl resubmit for bypass.

Just nervous this could prolong my surgery. Anyone had this issue.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Cheap insurance companies,,,I need a revision and am awaiting approval to bypass.,,not interested in the sleeve at all.

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is my understanding that sleeve will only make severe acid reflux (GERD) worse. That is the reason why most surgeons perform RNY gastric bypass surgery on individuals with this condition.

I had severe acid reflux prior to my RNY surgery 31 months ago. This condition has never been a problem since. Stick to your guns and demand the surgery that you wanted, RNY gastric bypass. It is the best one for you condition.

[catwoman7 11,273]

see what happens after they resubmit. It could have just been a simple keying error on the part of the insurance company. Since they approved you for sleeve, I can't imagine they wouldn't approve you for bypass.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I really hope you are able to get this corrected. I had a severe case of reflux. So bad that I would cough violently all day long and all night long. I was on the gold standard reflux medications at the max dosage and it would not resolve.

RNY completely cured this for me! I have been off medication since 30 days post op and have never even has a single episode of simple heartburn.

I hope you get it worked out!

Good luck!

[melie 33]

Same happened to me. Asked for sleeve but was approved for bypass. Hospital had to resubmit and 2weeks later I was approved for the sleeve

[MzCWilliams 4]

Thanks everyone for you support.

So I got the email with all my preop appointments/diet and surgery is updated to bypass. I am excited to begin but also very nervous.

[Dar200 285]

Perfectly natural to be nervous. I wish you all the best! I'm seven weeks out and I'm so thankful I had the gastric bypass. Good luck To!