band to sleeve

[mgolden1984 13]

I am going to my Dr on the 23rd to discuss band removal and sleeve surgery. I know that there is a wait period after band removal to have the sleeve done due to insurance reasons. I am very anxious I really want second Chance already this band has failed me!

[kyleebean 209]

I had band to sleeve surgery in November. I had my band placed in 2005 and had nothing but problems. But the Dr. deflated the band about a month preop and did the removal and sleeve in the same surgery. It was a difficult surgery for me due to scar tissue from the band and from a previous open spleenectomy from years ago. I don't know about your insurance requirements but mine was horrible. They approved the surgery and after the fact told me there was a 25,000 cap per lifetime for bariatric care. I had a four day stay in the hospital due to complications which resulted in a 100,000 bill~ that I'm responsible for....

[mgolden1984 13]

Did you they to appeal there decision? That is crazy! My insurance will not do the removal and sleeve at the same time. I have to have it removed and then do the program all over Gain which takes about 6 months....