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I was approved for my revision (not Cigna but Health Alliance) because I have to have a couple of Unfills for too tight. They presented that as a slight prolapse, although never bad at all. Was approved in 2 days. Maybe an option?

How are you doing? I am set for revision from band to sleeve on Oct. 20.

So I had the lap band done in February of 2010. For the past 3 years I have been miserable. Couldn't sleep laying down, horrible reflux, vomiting every day. I finally made the decision to get the band removed and revised to the sleeve. I'm nervous though. I don't want to go back to the feeling I had with the band. My surgery is October 9th. Any words of encouragement?

I'm starting the process.. having the EDG done on Wednesday. I am having a revision from the band to sleeve with Dr. Tom..I'm nervous and excited....... Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

i am four days postop now from having the sleeve portion of my revision. My doc does the two (removal of the band and then doing the sleeve) in two separate surgeries. Because my surgeon saw my liver when removing my band, I didn't have to do a pre-op diet, so that was nice. I too was struggling with having to do that again. But my loss from the band was good and my liver was small. I can tell you the recovery from this surgery is much much harder than the band was. More pain. Less energy. Stricter diet. But I feel a little better every day. Since I am so fresh from the OR, you may want to read other threads of a similar nature posted here to get more info. Good luck!

I just had the revision from sleeve to bypass for severe GERD on Jan 10th. They also found my stomach in my chest cavity with a huge hernia they did not see after a year of tests. So far so good but I am on a meds for 6 months post op, then I can go off of them

Thanks, gabybab! I'm trying to keep my chin up!! I just read that 1/3 of patients with marginal ulcers and stricture need to have a revision to the RNY to re-do the connection. I really don't want another surgery!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm having my revision on Monday...so scared too. My band was removed last November tho when I was preggo after a slip so I had to regain everything to be approved. :-( I pray the recovery is not much worse I hate the trapped gas feeling...best of luck to u my friend. Sent from my iPhone using VST

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I am in a position where I am ready to try to revise my lap band to a sleeve surgery. My current insurance will not cover a revision or removal unless "medically necessary", and apparently extreme side and shoulder pain along with damage to the nerves that control the diaphragm is not a "medically necessary" reason for removal I am looking for an insurance company in Oregon that will cover a revision surgery, or a sleeve surgery if I can pay to have the band removed myself. I've gotten to the point of desperation, even calling various surgery centers in Oregon and asking about which insurance companies they work with has gotten me nowhere (doctor/patient confidentiality I suppose). Soooo... with that said, what companies in Oregon did you use that approved your sleeve, and what is the plan name or coverage level? Any answers would be so greatly appreciated (:

i'm in the same boat as you are! i need my band removed and want a revision. i didn't have any gas pain after the lapband surgery and i'm more scared of THAT pain than the incisions! i did hear that there is a little more pain with the revision because of the scarring on the stomach and around the port area when they remove them.

Are you asking about the band removal? I saw the tag. I had a revision on the 10th and there is no real pain more discomfort. I have swelling and the pain where they removed the port, lots of trauma to my fat and skin I guess. No worries you will do fine.

I don't remember if I replied to this topic when you posted it somewhere else or not... anyway my surgery was covered by UHC, approved on the first submission. I think as long as you meet all the requirements you should have no problem being approved. I believe Bobbe had trouble because she was getting a revision, I'm not sure what UHC's criteria are for that but it seems that its much harder to get them to pay for a revision than the initial surgery.

I'm just going for the sleeve, no revision. I have uhc choice plus ppo. I called everyday when I knew my paper work was submitted. I dont know if that gives them more of a push or what.

Erin, Oh how I can relate to what you are saying the most I lost on the sleeve was 60lbs and that took 2 yrs to get too since my ex Dr was slow to do fills. When the the throwing up problems would happen my life and nutrition took a dive it is a wonder I made it through the pain and embarrasement of the failed lapband. I agree with the others getting my lapband to sleeve revision on 1/17 was the best thing I ever did for myself!! It is amazing how good I felt after surgery, and I was shocked how my stomach looked after the sleeve surgery! I compare the two surgerys like that of a pinto and a cadillac surgery and recovery for me. I was up and walking the hallways with in a few hours and I was so happy with my decesion to do the sleeve surgery! My New doctor and his team were the dream team of care. Plus having a surgery suite to recover didnt hurt either. After a few days in the hospital the recovery at home is harder because of the exhaustion and tryng to get your liquids in. Make sure you get up and walk push your self to do small trips around the house to build up your endurance! Best of luck to you and your new sleeve!

I had Gastric Banding for 10 years then I did the revision to Gastric Bypass

I'm waiting to here me and my daughter for November 20 I'm doing a revision my daughter is a first time sleeve. Hope he can do us both.

Well, let me say once again that I do no come on this site very much. I am more of a youtuber. But let me give an update. I had my endoscopy done and everything look great. The dr did not see anything that could cause me harm down the road in the future. Looks like there is nothing as a result of my surgery its just my body needs adjustment. My stomach looked great and it did not look like i had a bile leak. I could have another ct scan or do laproscopic surgery to look around if the pain persist. I can also just give it time. I will say that I am 80% better but i still have slight discomfort. I will give it time but if at some point its not gone i will do further testing. I am happy that a revision to RNY is not the recommendation at this time. I continue to pray for continued healing.

Yes I am still in pain and it is not going away. Ok so I finally had my appointment with a wonderful bariatric surgeon in the Baltimore area. He suspects that I am having bile reflux which could cause irritation to the stomach and intestines. He doesnt think i had a bad surgery. I am not convinced yet. I am scheduled to have a EGD done on Feb 17th. Worst case scenario is that I would have to have a revision to gastric bypass if it is bile reflux gastritis. I am scared, dissapointed and angry. I did this to better my health and now I am not so healthy. This is not at all what I expect.Follow me on YOUTUBE under MsLadyKanKan for the most recent updates.

Yes my first fill was exactly like that, maybe worse. I remember the pain being so bad I could barely walked after he stuck and pressed. Was told the same thing to come back in 4 weeks hoping that more weight loss would help access. The second fill after much poking and prodding--eventually worked. Long story short--port flipped because was in awkward place--revision surgery in January when I switched to a new surgeon, but went months before switch with flipped port and doctor flipping it manually.

Did you have a revision or just the sleeve ashley ? I have united health care epo and I am a nervous rack about getting approved !

Of course I had it . I don't really see a psychological problem with it when you have your food funeral before starting the pre-op diet if there is one required. Say goodbye if you need it. People say goodbye to a lot of things and it might actually be a ritual that can help you. However, if I would have known that I can almost eat anything I like (there are a few things that make my stomach queasy after my revision) I guess I wouldn't have had it though.

It depends on the doctor. I think most are using the guidelines from the Lap Band and Realize Band companies. Others are modifying them. My doc has a band and my diet was a revised. I was on each phase for approx. 3 days and I was back on solid foods at the beginning of week 3 with a cautionary note to chew well, take small bites and pay attention to which foods go down hard...and avoid them. .

I honestly feel pretty damn good! I can def say I didn't feel this good after the band surgery at all. There were 5 of us done on Monday and I was last! As far as I know I was the only revision done. As soon as I got to my room, I was up to bathroom and took a cpl laps around the floor. Basically every time I got up to bathroom I would walk a few laps. Several of the nurses on that night said I didn't even look like I had surgery and praised me for being up and exercising. I crunched ice chips and sipped Water on and off through the night. By 8am the next day I was up walking for over a half hour. I was then taken down for swallow study and my dr came back up the elevator with me and said I could go home as soon as I drank some 1/2 apple juice+1/2 water in med cups. I haven't had any nausea and continue to tolerate fluids fairly easily as long as sipped slowly. I was the first to go home out of the 5 of us. I hope everyone else sleeved Monday October 29th is feeling better day by day!

I love my sleeve. I am only 3.5 months out. I do not know much about RNY. After all I have read on the band, I would not go that route. I see so many doing a revision from band to sleeve.