judyoz 240 Posted June 19, 2015 When I called they said you will not be covered for an additional surgery. I found that intersting to say the least. Do some people have more than one WLS? I mean other than converting from a band to a sleeve/RNY. Obviously you can't have two Sleeve or RNY surgeries correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon1964 2,530 Posted June 19, 2015 You can have your sleeve re-stapled smaller. You can also convert from sleeve to duodenal switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bndtoslv 292 Posted June 19, 2015 Not to be the voice of doom but many people need another surgery at some point. They really don't know how durable the sleeve is long term- meaning how it will do for people 10, 20, 30 years out or longer. There are teenagers and very young adults getting sleeved now. Some are like me and had a band failure but some are ALSO like me and when they lose all of their weight and maintain for several years "forget" that obesity is a life-long battle - I am guilty of this - my band failed but I also did. Never again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraellen80 855 Posted June 19, 2015 A small number of people with the sleeve end up revising to RNY due to acid reflux problems, also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyfan7 249 Posted June 21, 2015 Mine said it only covered one WLS, but I just had a revision from the band to the sleeve 3 weeks ago and they covered it. My surgeon listed it as complications due to band failure and I only had to pay my maximum out of pocket for my insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soapandcandlequeen 124 Posted June 22, 2015 I have United Healthcare and I can have up to 2 surgeries covered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
