Do I still need to do 6 months weight lost management?

[aninim 3]

I was wondering the people who was revised from the lapband to gastric sleeve did you still have to do the 6 month weight lost management to be approved? I'm having sooooo many complications with my lapband and I'm hoping I don't have to wait 6 months. I need this band out asap.

[The Laughing Cat 54]

I did not need the 6 month managed weight loss period and revised from a band to a sleeve. My insurance is UHC. My doctor's office said just having the band was enough for their in-house requirements.

I also had a BMI above 35 with a co-morbid condition.

good luck

Edited May 3, 2014 by The Laughing Cat

[aninim 3]

Wheew!! I hope that happens in my case. Thanks for the feedback.