Is/Was your surgeon Dr. Lana Nelson from Moore, OK?
I have been going back and forth in deciding which revision to have a RNY or DS.
Plan A, I was told that BCBS Federal would deny me for the DS from Dr. Stewart's office, from Denton,Texas. The reason was I had to have a BMI of 35 for 24 months with 2 co morbidity's. When I had my VSG in 2009 I did lose 30 lbs so my BMI was less than 35.
I guess I will not be getting revised to the DS.
Plan B, Dr. Lana Nelson from Moore, Oklahoma agreed to revise me to RNY so I'm waiting for approval on that right now. I have gained weight up to 185. I have Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and my medications have doubled in dose, since I had the VSG. Don't know what is going to happen, just doing the waiting game.
Any revisions from VSGers to RNY? Tell me about your results please.
I already posted this on the Revision forum, but no I have not received any replies.
Thanks.
Plan A, I was told that BCBS Federal would deny me for the DS from Dr. Stewart's office, from Denton,Texas. The reason was I had to have a BMI of 35 for 24 months with 2 co morbidity's. When I had my VSG in 2009 I did lose 30 lbs so my BMI was less than 35.
I guess I will not be getting revised to the DS.
Plan B, Dr. Lana Nelson from Moore, Oklahoma agreed to revise me to RNY so I'm waiting for approval on that right now. I have gained weight up to 185. I have Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and my medications have doubled in dose, since I had the VSG. Don't know what is going to happen, just doing the waiting game.
Any revisions from VSGers to RNY? Tell me about your results please.
I already posted this on the Revision forum, but no I have not received any replies.
Thanks.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
I know how you feel. Thought I was the only one in OK that did not make it to goal with the sleeve.
Best wishes to you.
Thanks for reading and replying.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
~Nancee~ 
Hi Nancee,
Thanks for sharing. I guess I made the wrong choice with the VSG. I need more than just restriction.
Yes, I will keep you posted.
Thanks for sharing. I guess I made the wrong choice with the VSG. I need more than just restriction.
Yes, I will keep you posted.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
Hi
I got my Lap-Band in 2009 Dr. Nelson did it for me . I really done pretty good with my band for awhile but for the last year i have been having lots of trouble i get stuck all the time they have taken everything out of my band and i still get stuck . I am going for Revision this month to RYN i have alot of friends that has done so well with RYN. I have BC/BS Fed. they approved it in 5 days. So i wish you all the best in your journey what ever you choose Good luck Dr. Nelson is an AWESOME doctor everyone that works in her office are great people. Arliene N
I got my Lap-Band in 2009 Dr. Nelson did it for me . I really done pretty good with my band for awhile but for the last year i have been having lots of trouble i get stuck all the time they have taken everything out of my band and i still get stuck . I am going for Revision this month to RYN i have alot of friends that has done so well with RYN. I have BC/BS Fed. they approved it in 5 days. So i wish you all the best in your journey what ever you choose Good luck Dr. Nelson is an AWESOME doctor everyone that works in her office are great people. Arliene N
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