Hi there kitkat88,  

The Lap Band or the Sleeve was not for me.   Had the LB in 2008 I hated it, lost 14 lbs and gained 17 lbs.  I was revised to the Sleeve in 2009 I lost some weight about 30 lbs and gained back most of the weight.  If you have a problem with eating white carbs like I do the the Sleeve will stretch and you will gain weight.  I also have a Hiatal Hernia with the Sleeve.  There was a study made this year and it showed more Sleevers gained their weight back and developed a sweet tooth, even if you never had one before.  That is exactly what happened to me, now I love cake, cookies, candy etc.....  I did not want to get the DS because, first of all BCBS Federal will not cover it if your BMI is lower than 50.  So, that is my story.  I am going for the Gastric Bypass RNY.

Thanks for replying.

Hi guys - looks like you went through the surgery successfully using Cigna's coverage. I am just starting the process and curious about their 3 month weight management requirement. I am right around the 40BMI mark with no comorbid conditions. On this 3 month program are you required to lose weight or can you stay stable and still be approved? I'm sure I could get down 20lbs or so, but it would be the same 20 I've been losing and gaining for the last decade. I'm looking to make a permanent and major change. I'm worried 5lbs will be the difference between being approved and not. What were your experiences with Cigna's policy?

May I ask why the revision? Good Luck

WOW 3 years??? Thats along time. I would try and get a case worker from the insurance to see exactly what would a 3 year supervised diet look like, cause I have heard of 3,6, and 12 month but 3 years sounds off...

I don't remember exactly, but it was less than 2 weeks.  I think it was more like 7 working days, etc.

Good luck!!