I'm so happy! I got a call for approval for my band to sleeve revision. I couldn't be happier! Surgery is March 6th.

Now comes the part I really don't want to deal with, my parents. I have not told them I was trying to get the sleeve for the last 6 months. I had found out a couple years ago that my mom had told other relatives that I had the band when I had asked her not to. I don't want her telling people again.

But otherwise I can't wait!

Congratulations, I have cigna/BCBS and im waiting for my approval procesz.my band slipped and I have gained all my weight back, how long did it take to get your approval and what where your requirements

Congratulations!

As for your mom, could you just tell her you're having surgery because the band slipped and leave out other details? It's an honest reply just maybe not all the details.

I'm doing a revision as well and haven't told but a couple people and others just that my band slipped (true) and I have to have surgery.

This time around, I don't feel it needs to be everyone's business for me.

Happy thoughts and well wishes!


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Congratulations, I have cigna/BCBS and im waiting for my approval procesz.my band slipped and I have gained all my weight back, how long did it take to get your approval and what where your requirements

My last appointment was on February 3rd (I don't think they submitted until at least the 7th). I called up on February 21st looking to find out what was going on and they said they were still waiting for to hear from the insurance company. I called my insurance and left a message for the nurse there, and oddly I got a call later that day staying I was approved. So maybe 2 weeks from when they submitted til I heard.

As for the requirements, I unfortunately had to meet the same requirements as with the band. 6 months weigh ins, Pulmonary, Cardiologist, therapist, Endoscopy, nutrition. It sucked waiting. But I was determined. Now that I've heard back yes, I am starting to get a little worried. But I know it is going to be for the best, and I'm hoping I won't have any complications and I'm one who can lead a fairly normal life with just eating less