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Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Ok, (sigh) So BCBS has approved my surgery which I thought was for the Gastric Bypass. However the office attendant failed to file correctly and she submitted this for the sleeve. Some may think OH! A simple fix! ....No. Its not. I work for a string of hospitals and one of the perks is getting this surgery paid for minus one very small fee. ...Well if I get the Gastric Bypass it cannot be preformed at my hospital and they will have to out source which mean....I'll now be paying deductible and coins and copay...:( This was all just told to me btw once she realized she filled incorrectly.

So to my question. Has anyone gotten the sleeve and regretted it thinking they should have gotten the bypass? My doctor is out right now and of course I'll go w/ his suggestions but I wanted to get a feel on any one else's personal opinions.

Thanks for listening!

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And in the long run YOU have to be happy with your choice and how it works for you. And,i wish you the best not matter what happens. PS Your pen name startled me, you see that is MY daughter's name.
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On ‎10‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 1:16 PM, Frustr8 said:

And in the long run YOU have to be happy with your choice and how it works for you. And,i wish you the best not matter what happens. PS Your pen name startled me, you see that is MY daughter's name.

Thank you! I choose the sleeve :) Surgery date is 10/25/18!!!! I'm now on the pre od liquid diet. So. Just a trucking along w/ the steps!!!

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