i dont no if im doing this rt but here it goes...i have a dreaded band(lapband)and am wondering if my insurance will pay for the sleeve. i had bcbs 5 yrs ago but have cigna now. i had no idea the sleeve was around when i got the lapband,i just wish i had not gotten the band.i lost 20 lbs. w the band w much vomitting then hunger an hour later.i have suffered enuf & i also didnt tell but a few people i had the band becuz of th poor results.i no i going 2 have 2 jump thru hoops 2 get apprvd 4 the sleeve,thinking of just tightening my belt get the surgery in mex.(?)but i no i dont need an additional bill!