ADVICE>In process, seeking RNY revision & switch to United Healthcare

I am almost 6 years post VSG. CW 256, After my sleeve I immediately started having acid reflux. Recently found out I have a hiatial hernia and found out after being weighed, I had gained almost all my weight back FINALLY got my Aetna HMO insurance to approve me to see a bariatric dr. Things are moving along. My doc ordered the Bravo test, EGD, barium test and a esophageal biopsy. I am just trying to patiently wait for my insurance to approve these tests and schedule me. Then, I find out today that my husbands insurance is changing.

The new insurance is through United Healthcare. I think it may be a PPO. Which may be an advantage. But I have heard UH doesn't cover bariatrics. I am just looking for anyone with experience dealing with UH. What can you tell me about getting a revision with them?

Trying to stay hopeful. But there is no way I could have all my tests done, submit to Aetna HMO and be approved and have my surgery before Aug. 1!! So United healthcare it is.

I think it depends on which policy your employer has chosen for you , some employers exclude wls.

I would think your new insurance would cover fixing the hiatial hernia even if it does not cover a revision to your revision. That may help your acid reflux. Does your surgeon want to revise you to RNY?

I have United Healthcare and am tentatively scheduled for surgery on 7/30. Bariatric coverage is dependent on the particular policy.