First step

I just made my first appointment for revision surgery.  What should I expect?  How long is the process?  What questions should I ask my surgeon?

I had RNY in 2005.  I was 340 lbs and went down to 235 lbs.  I have gained back 40 lbs and am currently 275 lbs.

What does insurance require for a revision?

Hi there!!!!!  I remember you posting on the pregnancy board!!!!

I too am trying to get some answers for steps toward a revision.

I think one of the responses might be to ask your insurance carrier what they require.


I have some calls to sit down & make.  I currently am doing a 6 month doctor supervised diet that I started on my own back in Janurary.  Just in case it was needed.  My insurance is not covering any of the doctor visits, I am paying for them out of my pocket.

I have been researching a RNY to DS.
Sounds like we are in similar circimstances.

-Jamie

Hi There!

I also remember seeing you on the pregnancy board, I think we were due around the same time, I was due Oct 14th, but delivered Sept 30th!  Hope all is well with you and the little one!

I am also looking into a revision, I really think each insurance company is different.  I went to see a surgeon and he had me do an upper GI, to see if my pouch has stretched, I am actually waiting to call his office at 2 pm so see what they found....

I wish you luck and hopefully we will both be on our way to a revision!

Hello Ladies!  I remember you both and so glad to see you.  I can't believe it has been 7 months already.  Time flies!


I met with my surgeon yesterday.  He is sending me for a GI.  I am pretty anxious to see what it says.

Plus go for a nutrioution consultation, 3 month weight history with my doctor and thats it so far.

He said the options would be a revision of the surgery or a lap band placed over my pouch. 

I asked him about the rose procedure, he does do it but he said it has a 50/50 chance of working and isurance doesn't cover it.  Is this true?