SURGERY DATE IS JANUARY 21ST

I'm excited yet nervous at the same time. My date is quickly approaching and I am trying to have everything in order before the big day. Monday  at 6am I am to report to hospital and while this has been a long time coming, I still feel like it's all a dream and someone is going to wake me up and tell me that this isn't true. I'm trying to get my mind right for after the procedure. I am confidant that God brought me this far, He will lead me through the operation. Having take down of Vertical Band Gastroplasty and converting to a Lap roux en y gastric by pass. Just wanted to post and encourage anyway who is trying to have a revision to not give up. Look at it as a second chance to live again and this time don't take it for granted. Will post when I make it home for any1 interested on how everything went. Thanks, Angel "Consider the Works of God"

  Wish you the best with your revision surgery.  Post when you are well enough and let us know how you are doing. Cheryl

Congrats on the date. I have a question for you. Did your insurance cover this? I had a VBG done back in 2001. They had to take the band out after less than two months. I am trying to get gastric but am scared my insurance won't cover it. They have a one and done type deal but my one was taken out and I should get another chance.  Good luck!

Yes my insurance is covering it, but you have to read the coverage details with your insurance provider. They will only cover a revision only if it is a medical necessity. I had to prove to them it was a technical failure. I had to have an upper endoscopy done with a GI doctor, had to have a psychological and nutritional evaluation and a 6 month supervised diet and exercise program with a physician and they wanted to know what symptoms I had. My acid reflux (GERD) come back, had ulcer, and hiatel hernia, so in the end after 3 denials they had proof that it wasn't my fault that the weight came back but that the band had slipped. Hope that helps Ange

Thank you for the encouragement! Your words touched me today! You will be in my prayers. Your operation will go well! I wish you a speedy recovery with no complications. Keep us posted!--Blessings, Samaria

Why thank you. I am glad my words were able to encourage you. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery. Angel

Best wishes for your surgery!

Hey Girl, I am praying for you!!  Let me know how it is going and if you need anything.     Kelly