Does it cost more for a revision

[A. Stoot 85]

I haven't spoken to my Dr as of yet, but can anyone who has had a revision know if the revision costs more, and if so what are the extra costs vs just getting the sleeve without a revision?

[kyleebean 209]

I guess it depends on what your revising from. I had a lap band so My answer is YES because it is essentially two operations: Removal of the lap band and creation of the sleeve. I had a really rough revision and was hospitalized for four days with some complications. My bill totaled (after reductions from the hospital and the 25,000 the insurance paid) around 60,000. My insurance only covered 25,000 per life time.

[A. Stoot 85]

I guess it depends on what your revising from. I had a lap band so My answer is YES because it is essentially two operations: Removal of the lap band and creation of the sleeve. I had a really rough revision and was hospitalized for four days with some complications. My bill totaled (after reductions from the hospital and the 25,000 the insurance paid) around 60,000. My insurance only covered 25,000 per life time.

I am revising from the lap band (BCBSIL), I guess I want to prepare myself for additional out of pocket costs I may have. Thanks for letting me know.

[kyleebean 209]

My doctor did both operations at the same time, but it was still considered 2 separate operations as far as cost. However, some doctors do it in 2 separate operations and I think that would be more expensive as you have two anesthetic costs, 2 hospital stays, etc.