Revision from sleeve to bypass

[BrandyNovak 0]

Hello, has anyone had revision from sleeve to bypass? Was it hard to get insurance to cover it?

[bikerchick519 202]

I'm having revision from sleeve to mini bypass on March 31st and my insurance would not cover it. I have bc/bs of Kansas. They said my bmi wasn't high enough, I never did the 6 month diet (first surgery in Mexico), and no co-morbidities. So I'm just going back to Mexico. Initially I wanted the bypass because they don't do the mini here in my area but after talking to two surgeons in Mexico and researching it, I feel better about the mini bypass for me personally. Good luck with your insurance.

[Tressa Teel 1]

I had originally considered the band to the sleeve and got approved. Then I changed my mind and did the band to bypass, I was able to get approved again. I am not sure why some people get approved quick and others don't.