I was denied the sleeve by my insurance company, resubmiting for Lap Ban. Lap was my first choice until I heard about the sleeve. Hope to get my approval soon. So much red tape:crying:

Paula

Paula good luck, I was denied twice before by 2 different insurance companies. Aetna finnally approved me My surgey date is 03/30/09 I start my liquid diet on the 16th. Keep us informed.

Crystal:thumbup:

whats so good about the sleeve...its not really popular down here in dfw,tx.......i know that people up north are doing it..b/c my fiance's family live in ohio...and i have heard it mentioned out there quite often.....is the sleeve better then the band?

What is the sleeve? I am just curious.

Bryn

Vetical Gastrectomy is where they go and basically consists of making a stomach that looks like a pouch into a long tube. They remove two thirds of the stomach which makes you feel full faster. Simple as that, but pretty new so most insurance companys are not willing to cover it. So I'm nopw deciding between the Lap Ban or the R&Y. Still don't know have until Monday to decide.

PAula

Pelya, I don't know what weight you need to lose or what health issues you might have, but the lap band procedure is much safer and is reversible. The Roux N Y cannot ever be reversed. Also lap band leaves five tiny holes that heal over the RnY leaves a very long incision. Please consider the lap band. People weighing 300 lbs or more have used that successfully.

Bryn

Hey I was denied the lap band 3 times by my insurance and once they basically told me I've exausted my options so I appealled and some great letters from family and all the doctors I've seen got me approved my surgery date is now March 24th 2009 and I'm on day 5 of my clear liquid diet already lost a few pounds but still pretty hungry can't wait to get the band! Don't give up girl alot of insurances will deny you just to see if you will give up just keep calling them till they know you by name!