Will insurance pay if there is nothing wrong with your previous surgery?

Virgie Tschirhart
on 2/10/09 11:02 am - Midwest City, OK
RNY on 12/27/17
Hi Everyone,

I know some of you already know my story.  I had a lap band last year.  I only lost 3 lbs since April 08. As far as I know there is nothing wrong with the band, it's just that it does not work for me.  My BMI is 35 and I have co-morbidities, high blood pressure and type II diabetes.  I have BCBS Federal.  Has anyone received approval for their revision with BCBS Federal even if there was no problem with their lap band?   If not, I guess I will have to self pay...........

Please respond, someone.  Thanks.

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

charleston-mom
on 2/10/09 11:26 pm
Not likely they will pay for a revision. I had 2 slips, erosion through the stomach wall, and they didn't pay for my revision. Hate BCBS.
Virgie Tschirhart
on 2/11/09 2:14 am - Midwest City, OK
RNY on 12/27/17
How did you know that you had a slip, were you in pain?  How about the erosion was there a sign? 

Thanks so much for responding. 

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

edistogirl2602
on 2/14/09 6:22 am
I have BCBS and am currently seeking a revision from LapBand to RNY. My insurance will pay for the revision if the band has slipped, eroded, or you have a dilated pouch. Those are the only reasons.
Virgie Tschirhart
on 2/14/09 12:51 pm - Midwest City, OK
RNY on 12/27/17
As far as I know there is nothing wrong with my lap band, I believe I'm going to have to go self pay.

Thanks for taking time to answer.   

Virgie Tschirhart

Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017

Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2

Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0

Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0

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