Lap band to DS revisions....
... if erosion, vomiting, slippage and reflux are considered by my insurance to be "physiological or surgical complications," then WTF do I need to do to prove "mechanical failure" of my band??? Any ideas? A leak? A broken port? I don't have those, although if you can tell me how to break this thing, I would consider it
Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/angry_smile.gif)
Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/angry_smile.gif)
Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49
Hello neighbor! I have Cigna HMO. They hate me. I puke daily when my band is partially filled. I have esophageal dysmotility, but according to Cigna, that is a "physiological" complication- my own body's fault, not the band, dammit. What insurance do you have?
Pre-band highest weight: 244
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/angry_smile.gif)
Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49
Pre-band surgery weight: 233
Lowest: 199 ( for, like, a day)
CW: 260 (yes, with the band!)
![](http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smiley/msn/angry_smile.gif)
Current Fill: 5cc in 10cc band
BMI: 49
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on 11/21/11 10:46 am - PA
on 11/21/11 10:46 am - PA
I am a Lap band revision....surgery is scheduled for jan 19th. My insurance however is Aetna.
I've had my band slip 2x since 05/09 when it was placed. I agree - you need to have a good doc who is willing to go to bat for you to get the crapband OUT of you.
If it wasn't for the slippage, I would be in agreement with you on trying to break the stupid thing! LOL
I would say the next step is to definately talk to your surgeon or search for one that can help you get an approval for a revision.
I've had my band slip 2x since 05/09 when it was placed. I agree - you need to have a good doc who is willing to go to bat for you to get the crapband OUT of you.
If it wasn't for the slippage, I would be in agreement with you on trying to break the stupid thing! LOL
I would say the next step is to definately talk to your surgeon or search for one that can help you get an approval for a revision.