T.Daelynn

Hi, I just sent you a pm to be added, I just got approved today! It took less than 24 hours for a revision approval. Approval is scheduled for 4/16

My doctor initially told me that the insurance probably wont cover a revision until after I complete a 6 month supervised diet. I was shocked when it was approved in less than 24 hours! My doctors office sent the paperwork over at 4pm yesterday and I received a call today at 11 am saying it was approved! I'm scheduled to get the sleeve on 4/16. Background: I had the band put in July 2011, it slipped in July 2012 (stayed unfilled until January 2013)and slipped again in March 2013. My BMI is 36, I have mild sleep apnea and have gained 15 pounds since original surgery. I had all my documents from my July 2011 surgery so idk if this helped approve this or not. My officemate had her lapband slip and had a revision to bypass in January so I think it's awesome I have someone to share this journey with! Keep your hope up!

I also didn't have a food diary for 6 months:( I was thinking about creating one for the past 6 months, maybe that will help with my appeal. Ugh wish I kept one

Denied:( they approved the removal of my band but not a revision due to my bmi being 37 with no comorbidities. They said I have to start all over again.... Supervised diet for 6 months etc.... (Which I won't get approved anyway cause bmi is under 40) I was self pay for the bank 1 1/2 years ago.... I'm devastated.

Thanks for the responses! I'm worried that they will remove the band and not approve the new surgery

I had my lapband surgery in July 2011. It slipped in July 2012 but it fell back in place once the Fluid was removed. I had it refilled the last week in December and it slipped again last week. I only had it filled for about 2 1/2 months before it slipped again My doctor wants to remove it and would like to do a revision to bypass or the sleeve (my choice). My question is, how hard is it to get approved for a revision due to mechanical failure? I'm worried because my bmi is 36 with no co-morbities. I'm the same weight as I was before the surgery. I have priority partners in Maryland. I was self-pay for my lapband. Thank you!