So upset

[myli1111fe 4]

I want to tell everyone that I was approval for surgery...... The wrong one I wanted the sleeve but my Dr. Submitted the gastric bypass to the insurance . What should I do? Im so pissed right now I don't know if the insurance will approve the sleeve now it took three weeks to hear from them . Does anyone know the pros and cons of the gastric bypass and the sleeve ?

[Melissa1234 69]

Well I would say if you want the sleeve, don't let a paperwork error change your mind. I would Start making phone calls and get it straightened out. What a mess, I feel for you.

[magpie30 187]

I would call your doc and tell him that you do NOT want the bypass, that you want the sleeve. It's worth the wait to get the approval for the sleeve.

As for the differences, here is a link to a quick comparison of the 2 procedures:

http://www.gastricsleeve.us/gastric-sleeve-vs-gastric-bypass.html

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Always go with your gut feeling.. You wanted the sleeve then come hell or high Water you get your doc to correct it. Chances are since it's his mistake he can rush it.

[Pixie Dust 526]

I bet it was just the error of his office staff. Don't make them decide for you what type of surgery to get. Being that the sleeve is supposedly less invasive, they'll probably approve the sleeve & quickly too. They've already gone thru your records. Good luck to you!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I wanted the sleeve, then my doc sort of talked me into RNY (said I could do either, but I would lose more weight with RNY) but I just couldn't get comfortable with it. The week before surgery I changed from RNY to sleeve, and I'm so happy I did that.

It might not be too hard to change. Even if it takes longer to straighten it out, there is no way I'd have an ELECTIVE surgery I didn't want. It's permanent. Just a bump in the road. Good luck

[Kelsan 117]

Go with what you originally wanted. Call your insurance company yourself and tell them your situation speak to a "higher up" to save time and explaining the situation more than you need to.

[PGee 318]

I would talk with the doctors, even if it delays the surgery........personally I wouldn't want the bypass...the mal-absorption thing freaks me out.......a friend had an RNY and now has to get Iron through an IV drip she was is so anemic...........

[nursepez 152]

My insurance approved the RNY...not the sleeve. It only took an additional 2 weeks to get the approval for the sleeve. Glad I waited for the surgery I wanted.