Will insurance cover revision due to GERD if WLS is excluded?

Zaniiaim
on 10/8/18 2:44 am - CA

Mine would not cover my bypass revision for ANY medical reason, and they do allow for bariatric surgery. It is considered a second surgery. I was 18k self pay

Aimee
RNY 3-1-12

RNY Revision 10-4-18


Gwen M.
on 10/8/18 4:06 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Did you have the same insurance provider for both surgeries?

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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