Advise for Revision/not covered by insurance
I had gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Bryan Freeman in 2010. He no longer practices I lost down over 100 pounds but oven gained 50 back. I've been looking for a revision to DS. However, I was just told today that my insurance no longer covers Bariatric surgery. Has anyone had success with revision and paid out of pocket or through a finance plans?
Hi Gaines39,
Welcome to OH
I did not have a revision but have seen many members have success. Most surgeons offer some kind of financial aid options. I would be glad to assist you with finding a surgeon in your area. In order to find the best surgeon for you I would need some additional information. I will send you a PM (private message)
Let's get this going for you 
Regards,
Kathy
Member Services
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
There are very few bariatric surgeons capable of doing an RNY to DS revision. It is a very complex operation and should only be done by one of these highly skilled surgeons. (Below are the ones I'm aware of in the U.S.)
Ara Keshishian, MD
Location: Pasadena, CA
John Rabkin, MD
Location: San Francisco, CA
Steven Simper, MD
Location: Millcreek, UT
Folahan Ayoola, MD
Location: Denton & Flower Mound, TX
Stephen Boyce, MD
Location: Knoxville, TN
Hazem Elariny, MD
Location: Vienna, VA
Fernando Bonanni, MD
Location: Warminster, PA
I would vouch for Dr. Fernando Bonanni in Warminster, PA. He is the director of The Institute of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery for Abington Hospital. He did my original VSG in 2011 and I sailed through that recovery without a single problem. He performed my revision to an RNY on November 26, and again, am recovering very quickly. He is an outstanding, compassionate surgeon with a great team behind him consisting of PA's, NP's, and dieticians. He closely follows you postop and you are required to attend monthly support group meetings.
Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4
lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs;
Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs 
