Re-Banding Surgeries

[Successful4me 51]

I was originally Banded in December 2010. I'm being Re-Banded on 2/09/14.

Any other 2nd time Banders out there?

[Successful4me 51]

I was originally Banded in December 2010. I'm being Re-Banded on 2/09/14. Any other 2nd time Banders out there?

. Date correction. 2/11/14

[Leepers 1,195]

I'm curious, why are you being rebanded? Did you have a slip? Also, does your insurance pay for the new surgery? Even if your bmi is lower than 30/40 now?

[Lady VS 1,147]

I too had surgery in December 2010 with no problems. Why are you being rebanded if I may ask?

[Successful4me 51]

I too had surgery in December 2010 with no problems. Why are you being rebanded if I may ask?

My Band slipped in June 2012. They took all Fluid out & although band went back into place it just didn't act the same. I just can't get to that green zone again. This is very common after a slippage.

[Successful4me 51]

I'm curious, why are you being rebanded? Did you have a slip? Also, does your insurance pay for the new surgery? Even if your bmi is lower than 30/40 now?

Yes Aetna pays 100%. I was approved within a week. I had my choice of the Sleeve or another Band & being that I've done so well with it (102 lbs) lost. I chose to be banded again. Plus I know how the band works with my body, & what to expect. The slippage & how it happened I think I can avoid again. We all learn from our mistakes.

[Successful4me 51]

I'm curious, why are you being rebanded? Did you have a slip? Also, does your insurance pay for the new surgery? Even if your bmi is lower than 30/40 now?

Oh yeah my BMI is 28 & yes Insurance covered in full.

[Successful4me 51]

Oh yeah my BMI is 28 & yes Insurance covered in full.

I think ins covered it because it's considered as a mechanical malfunction. Even with band filled to almost the max 10cc. I'm still hungry with no satisfaction of feeling full. Also on the X-ray while Doctor watching me swallow the barium, it just flowed straight through. So right then & there he knew I wasn't exaggerating.

[Lady VS 1,147]

My Band slipped in June 2012. They took all Fluid out & although band went back into place it just didn't act the same. I just can't get to that green zone again. This is very common after a slippage.

Thanks for commenting.

[Successful4me 51]

Thanks for commenting.

No problem, you enjoy your evening.

[Successful4me 51]

Well, Well, Well, God Looks Out!!!!! I had my new LapBand put in yesterday 2/11/14 & all went well. I have NO gas or shoulder pain whatsoever. Just sore around incision sites. So on the real notes the difference between being banded 12/22/10 & 2/09/14 is that 2nd time around I knew what to expect. Also, I have less soreness this time, but never any gas or shoulder pain either times, in fact I've spoken to several patients in the waiting room & at seminars throughout the 3yr span & not one of them complained of Gas or shoulder pain. One of the Nurses stated that it's most likely because the Surgeons in this group elevate the patients during surgery so the gases don't get trapped. Well to all my Banded Brothers & Sisters Good luck on your lifetime journeys & stay focused.