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I have done all my research on the band and thought that would be my choice. After the info meeting sounds like the bypass would be the better route according to the surgeon. Filled out the papers and will send in tomorrow knowing that I will have to have a 6 month supervised diet........anything you want to warn me about or personal experience. I am not afraid of the surgery so much as the post surgery and what to expect cause I have not spent as much time on this forum or reading about this option. Any input would be great, negative or possitive I am ready for all................

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My sister originally was going for the band but then after the meeting she switched to the RNY. You get better results and lose more weight with the RNY. I knew that I was going to get the RNY because I wanted the best bang for my buck !!!

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As a band to bypass revision I think you are definitely making the right choice. I could tell you so much about the years of misery with my band and damage done by it. Feel free to message me if you want details.

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I had the same thing happen. I was pretty set on Band and then after talking to my dr and doing some research, I switched to RNY. I'm currently in the 2 week pre-op liquid diet stage right now (and hating life) and I've been fortunate to have a short road to get here (November 1 I made my first appointment for 11/20 and March 6 2013 i have surgery). So I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly for you!

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OMG I am so PO'd............just found out my insurance company covers a maximum total of 15K,,,,,,,,I can't afford the other 40+k...................I feel like crying

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they pay 80% of a sex change but not for a life saving surgery DAMN THEM

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Oh no. It's it possible to go ahead and start your supervised diet and switch insurance in the next six months while you do? I don't know if you have open enrollment or anything like that through an employer.

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I have insurance through my retirement............my other choice would be kaiser

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I just did a quick Google search and it looks like while there are different Kaiser plans, they started covering bariatric surgery sometime in 2012. I found one article from October 2012 and another from May 2012 both discussing it. Also came across this link. http://www.nationalbariatriclink.org/kaiser-permanente-bariatric-insurance-coverage-requirements.html

Don't give up hope. It is a long road of approvals and tests for all of us.

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I talked to someone at kaiser and through the group plan i have it is possible that the cost for the in patient surgery would be 0..........looking into switching so i have not given up yet.........still scared about everything regarding surgery itself and could i follow the rules

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That's good about Kaiser. You are not alone in being afraid. I think most everyone had fear and excitement at the same time. It has to be your choice.

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Dirich go with Kaiser! I'm on Kaiser in Oregon and I'm not going to be paying anything for mine. I am a union employee of kaiser though but they do have good coverage!

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I just did a quick Google search and it looks like while there are different Kaiser plans' date=' they started covering bariatric surgery sometime in 2012. I found one article from October 2012 and another from May 2012 both discussing it. Also came across this link. http://www.nationalbariatriclink.org/kaiser-permanente-bariatric-insurance-coverage-requirements.html

Don't give up hope. It is a long road of approvals and tests for all of us.

Does Kaiser insure anyone?

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I found out today that I am out of the coverage area for Kaiser, I live in Deschutes county. Back to the drawing board

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