korin3723

Thanks for the info!!! So glad things are going well for you!

Anyone have advice/experience with changing from band to sleeve after band complications and no longer working? Wondering if insurance covers band removal and sleeve procedure if the band slipped and no longer works after revision surgery to repair.

My revision to correct the band slippage was covered by my BCBS of Minnesota. However, now that my band is not working AT ALL after the surgery to fix it....I wondered if insurance would cover the removal and change to the sleeve now. Also wondering how that process is as far as recovery time and starting to lose weight again. I've heard the sleeve isn't as effective after having the lap band, so that concerns me. Thanks for the replies!!!!

Same issue. Esophagus dilated and band slipped. Revision surgery to correct slip on June 26th. Been tightened to capacity and no restriction. Surgeon says it should be removed and I should try the sleeve. Need opinions. Can you reset your band to work with your body again????? Also, Same spouse issue. They do have a right to have an opinion and be upset though. Major surgery and expense. As well as the fact that, if they aren't as concerned with our weight as we are, they don't feel the risk of surgery is worth potentially losing their loved one.