2nd Chance Revisions
Starting to Consider Revision to Lap Band from RNY
Had my RNY in 8/2004. Lost 80 pounds in the first 6 months. Was watching everything I ate, exercising 2 or more hours a day, then stalled for about 3 months. I was having trouble balance my life with small children, volunteer, home school work, and 2-3 hours of exercise every day. Once I couldn't keep up with the 4:30 a.m. workouts, the weight started creeping back on. At 18 months out, I had my 6th child and things just went downhill from there. I ended up gaining back 60 of the 80. Still at 41.2 BMI. I don't know that insurance will cover a revision or whether a doctor will allow me to have one, but need to start somewhere. I did lose a little weight last year, but again with winter, wasn't working out a lot and weigh crept back on. Going to a seminar this week.
I have Cigna and if they don't cover, I'm wondering what my out of pocket will be. Just a ball park figure--not exact cost. I've got some money aside but if there are lots of follow up visits that won't be covered I'm not sure I can afford all of that. I'm hoping that if a lap band is the suggested revision it could be outpatient.
My original surgery was in Lawton, OK and I went for the first 5 months for support group meetings but was never contacted by surgeon for follow ups or anything. Do any of you guys have any info for me? Not sure if I ate through it or what. I was never "not hungry" and did pretty well with the self control until about 9 months post op when I had stalled for so very long.
Please give me some suggestions. I live in Northeast Oklahoma.
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