Sleeve revision to bypass

[Colorchic 13]

Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

[NewChiGirl 84]

On 02/20/2019 at 22:48, Colorchic said:

Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

Having this done 3/18!

[BariatricBarb 84]

Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

Yup, March 12

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4 hours ago, Colorchic said:

Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

Very very common

[Divadee35 47]

How long was your approval time for the revision?

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[BariatricBarb 84]

How long was your approval time for the revision?

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My revision was deemed "medically necessary" because of damage in my esophagus from reflux. Saw the surgeon and was sceduled for surgery within a week. I have Kaiser insurance, so its all in the same facility.

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[NewChiGirl 84]

On 02/21/2019 at 08:57, Divadee35 said:

How long was your approval time for the revision?

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While mine was technically medically necessary, my doctor wanted me to go through their bariatric program so I can learn what life and eating like with RNY. The program was accelerated because my GERD is severe. I began middle of November and was approved 2/1. Surgery is on 3/18. It was worth the wait and I appreciate that they wanted me to be as knowledgeable as possible.

[TravelinKim 3]

I'm going through the process now with my insurance company for the same thing. I was sleeved a few years ago but I've got severe reflux and had esophagus damage as well. I'm really hoping the bypass is going to resolve the problems.

[Divadee35 47]

I'm hoping it's not a long process! I'm just starting

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[BariatricBarb 84]

I'm hoping it's not a long process! I'm just starting

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Good luck

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[Divadee35 47]

Good luck

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Thank you

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[doinitforV 6]

Yes on the 8th of March

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[KateBruin 344]

I’m due to get it. Need to contact the surgeon’s person to make sure insurance will cover conversion as medically necessary so no date yet. A year and a half post sleeve and my GERD is unbearable and I got gastroparesis. Original surgeon is a jerk so I’m hoping insurance will be okay with a different one. He said about 90% of his patients are cured of GERD.

[froufrou 678]

I had sleeve to bypass, but not because of GERD. My sleeve was so stretched out, it was useless. I'm happy to answer any questions about the process.

[Colorchic 13]

How different is your diet now?