RNY Revision, Wellmark BCBS

I had RNY 5 years ago. I need a revision, badly. Sadly, that surgery was the biggest mistake of my life. Maybe was a bad surgeon. I don't know.

Has anyone had a revision to a DS in Iowa?

And, has anyone had a revision with Welmark BCBS of Iowa?

Sorry to hear of your problems.. exactly what is your need for a revision? A mechanical failure?

Who did your surgery if you don't mind me asking?

I do not know of any DS surgeons in Iowa but there are some in MN - I do know that.  I would ask on the DS board for their opinions of good ones, they would know!

I do not know anything about your specific insurance plan, have you called them to see what their requirements are and/or if revisions are covered in particular situations?

Good luck..

Mechanical failure with bad side effects. If you track back more of my posts, you can see the story.

The catch on finding a surgeon for revision is much trickier than finding a surgeon for virgin DS. There are only a few of them in the country. 

I won't publish his name here for fear of repercussions. He's very well-known and has a very good job.

I know I can call, but I don't want to "out" myself too early, and I was wondering about people's experiences "on the ground." 

Understandable, totally.  I am sorry you are having problems and you are right - very few do revisios.  I do know there is one in MN though that does just this.  I believe in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic.  It is about 1 hour and 15 mins from me.  What part of Iowa are you from?  I am from Northwood, 3 miles from MN border.  Hopefully when u say "rural" it isn't too far but would be worth any distance I would think.

I looked at your latests posts and I only see your reply to mine and your orginal one. 

Would love to meet up with you if you are close.. I love meeting OH'ers and I think it helps for support reasons. I also invite you to come to our support group in Mason City that I help run only *if* you are intersted.  We are having a bariatric picnic on Monday at East Park in Mason (not sure if you are familiar with our area at all, and just in case you are, I am throwing it out there for you).

I will pray for you and hope you find your resources you need sweetie. Hugs.