I actually found bypass recovery easier than lapband (probably because I knew what to expect). I knew to walk walk walk immediately. I walked a lot early on. I credit my fast recovery to that. I traveled for my revision, so 2 days post op my mother drove us 6 hours back home (with frequent stops to stretch and walk). By one week post op I was cooking thanksgiving dinner for the family. week 2 I was working from home, was back in the office after that.

Fatigue is the biggest thing I dealt with, but that resolved once I was getting more calories in (purees phase).

You can see progress in my ticker below.

I have Cigna and I had to complete all the requirements as if I was having WLS for the first time. Of course Cigna busted my ass for a year with denials until they finally approved the lap band removal and revision to the bypass. They said it wasn't medically necessary, but it finally was determined that it was medically necessary. Don't be surprised if Cigna still denies you after the peer to peer for non completion of the 6 month diet and physic eval.

Always call Cigna directly to get all the info on what is required for revision. Not all doctors offices have the correct information.

Hey there,

im sorry you're having such a hard time finding a surgeon to work with. I would encourage you to contact:

Dr. Keshishian, located in California

Dr. Rabkin, located in California

they are the most experienced wls revision surgeons in the US. I know Dr. K in particular has been able to help people that no one else would touch. They have a video conference appointment where he could look at your scans and get an idea if he could help you.

best of luck!

Hi

I am new to this forum and wondering if anyone has had any issues with Cigna approving the revision, I had a lap band removed July 2016, currently wanting to get the completed bypass, The Bridges Center stated that I did not need the physic eval or the diet based upon CIGNA's requirements for Revision Policy. I asked if they were sure only because they wanted me to get all the other tests and preop, spent a ton of money only to find out this morning that I was denied because of no diet or physic eval. They set up a Peer to Peer this Friday with Cigna and the surgeon, has this happened to anyone else?

I also had band removed and want bypass. My insurance is saying No coverage as some dx code from testing for band failure and/or removing band was my one per lifetime benefit. Seems I can fight this?

I was scheduled for the pre op tests and psyc eval that I need prior to them submitting for Insurance approval but I am now wondering if I should do tests so they can submit as I need something to fight against (denial) right?

julie