Does BCBS Federal approve Revision Surgery for Light Weights?

Virgie Tschirhart
on 9/19/11 9:08 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Just wondering if anyone had approval with BCBS Federal for your revision.

Right now my BMI is 35. My BMI on my initial visit was 34.1. I'm wondering if I will get approved. I do have co-morbidities, Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Severe Acid Reflux. Please reply if you know.

My revision surgery will be from the VSG to RNY. Please don't comment any negative replies about my revision choice.

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

Ksan32
on 9/19/11 11:30 am - AZ

Revision on 08/02/11

I have BCBS and had a revision from Band to RNY. I was considered a lightweight at 226 and had same co morbidities as you except acid reflux.
I was shocked they said yes and less than a week response!! Good luck

I am currently at 130 lbs 10 pounds below goal weight!

Virgie Tschirhart
on 9/19/11 10:49 pm - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

That sure was a quick response . I'm still waiting for the decision. Is your BCBS Federal?

You sure are doing well with the RNY.

Thanks for replying.

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

kimhoke
on 9/29/11 4:08 am

Please keep us posted on their decision. I have Federal BCBS as well and am very interested in the outcome. I had the lap band in July 2010 and only lost a total of 33 pounds in 8 months. I'm now want the RNY and had a revision consultation at Duke University Medical Center yesterday. My surgeon said that he feels that I will be approved for a revision given my medical condition (high blood pressure and acid reflux) but needless to say I'm very worried.

Hopefully, things will work out for both of us. Take care.

Hislady
on 9/20/11 8:50 am - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

Have no idea but wishing you the best. Hope news comes soon!

Virgie Tschirhart
on 9/20/11 10:42 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Me too! Thanks for your best wishes.

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

katy
on 9/20/11 12:36 pm

Revision on 12/17/11

I am just waiting for approval of by federal bcbs for revision of lap band to sleeve
what issues did you have with the sleeve
i have been waiting for approval now for several weeks
i was told that it can take 30 days but it has been that ALREADY
i am also looking for a surgeon that will do surgery 2-3weeks apart rather than 6-8 weeks apart

Virgie Tschirhart
on 9/21/11 11:28 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

I have been through a whole lot of stufff and I would go to food (white carbs) for comfort. So, I was not strong enough like so many others to just work with the sleeve (tool). I want to have the RNY for the malabsorption, which should help me a little bit more. I am getting over the emotional eating. I still want the RYN anway.

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

Ksan32
on 9/20/11 3:05 pm - AZ

Revision on 08/02/11

Yes BCBS is federal work for VA hospital. Call them? I did!

I am currently at 130 lbs 10 pounds below goal weight!

Virgie Tschirhart
on 9/21/11 11:06 am - Midwest City, OK

RNY on 12/27/17

Yes, I called them they have not made a decision yet. I guess I'm worried about my BMI being 34.1. I believe the requirement is 35. So they might disapprove.

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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