I am planning to get revised from a Sleeve to the RNY.  I had a Lap Band and it did not work out for me in April 2008, BCBS Fed did approve the surgery of the LB.  In May 2009 I had the LB removed and got a VSG.  Insurance only paid for the removal of the LB not the Sleeve.  I had to pay cash for the Sleeve.  

So now that I realize that I should have never chosen the LB or the Sleeve.

I have a haital hernia which gives me severe acid relux!  I know the RNY would be the best choice for me. 

Please tell me did BCBS Federal approve you for your revision?  How far apart were your surgeries?

Thanks.  

I don't have an answer for you, as I had a BMI over 40 for the required time period.  But, I wanted to wish you luck! 

Since I was a teenager I have had a BMI between 35 and 39 with a few good weight loss runs that put me below and a few pregnancies that put me over. I have no co-morbities but my Mom died at 49 and my Dad died at 51 from obesity related issues. I am 36. This past year I have hovered between 40 and 41.  Last year  2012, I was pregnant and my only weigh ins were while pregnant and my post partum visit weigh in  I only gained 25 lbs (1) can I use any of those weigh ins to count?  (2) my BMI was only 38 still morbidly obese but not above 40.  In 2011 while I do have non-pregnancy weights my BMI was still only around 38.  Has any one used pregnancy weights (first visit or post-partum visit) and has any one been approved not proving a BMI of 40 over the last 24 months?

TIA

I am also waiting here too!! Very Nervous too its going to be a long 2-4 weeks of waitng to see if I have gotten approved.

I have Neighborhood Healthcare plan 2. I live in MA. I will be sending in my Bypass application in soon and im a little nervous. I have a BMI>50. Anybody used them or had any issues with them?

Thanks!