Band To Sleeve With Aenta?

[SharonRHughes 7]

Anyone approved for revision with Aenta? Did they require pre surgery nutrition or any evaluations? Even if you had it for Band? How long did approval take?

Sharon

[frustratedbandster 0]

Sharon,

Did you have any luck with getting Aetna to approve your band to sleeve revision? Did they consider it a whole new procedure requiring resubmission of 2 years history and psych eval? I have Aetna too and am awaiting a response - I know that I can have my band repositioned or replaced. But my band has prolapsed and Dr is suggesting sleeve would be a better option considering the situation.

[SharonRHughes 7]

My employer would not approve without 6 months of tests and all kinds of things I have already done. Not to mention my out of pocket would be more than the entire trip to Mexico. So off I go in December to Mexico.