revison

nickie4
on 10/2/07 12:40 am - MEMPHIS, TN
What is a revison and who qualfies for it?
~~Sami~~ *.
on 10/11/07 5:05 am - Jacksonville, FL
A revision is a subsequent surgery done on a weight loss surgery patient.  So... a Lap-Band person may revise to a VSG, RNY, MGB, or DS.  An RNY person may revise via StomaphyX, putting a Lap-Band around their pouch, or getting a DS.  A DS person may have a Lap-Band placed over their sleeve.  Etc. As for qualifications, it depends on one's insurance company.  Mine will not do a revision unless one requalifies for WLS again... so BMI over 40 (35 with comorbidities)... plus a 6 month doctor supervised diet and exercise program.

Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin.  I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby.  5 years out from revision to VSG.  Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(

 

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