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I just had an awesome consultation for revision! My doctor doesn't think I'm going to have any issues with approval from Anthem BCBS.

I have to do a few classes next week and then she'll submit for pre-approval to see if we're up against any roadblocks. After that I need an upper endoscopy and some nutritional classes but not much else!

She said it would probably be 3 to 5 months before surgery. I'm hoping for closer to the 3 months because I'd like to be all healed up and fairly adjusted to the new lifestyle before we go camping all summer!

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That’s awesome! I had my band 10 years ago and I started the process in September to see about converting to bypass. I was approved today for surgery and my surgery date is January 26!!! I also have Blue Cross Blue Shield, and was approved in less than 48 hours

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I have BCBS Federal and they covered my band to bypass revision in March 22. I had to go through the whole process again but it was worth it!

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That is encouraging! I also have Anthem BCBS. I had a consultation last Friday and have already scheduled the majority of the follow-ups. I want this band out.

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