Have you been turned down for DS, but approved for RNY?

My ins company (BC/BS of TN) received my LOMN yesterday. This morning I got a phone call from them saying that I was being denied for the BPD/DS, which is what I had decided I wanted. They denied it because they say they consider this type of WLS investigational/experimental. They went on to say that I would be approved for the RNY or VBG when the doctor re-submits the LOMN. My question is- Has anyone been denied the DS and proceeded to have the RNY? Or Did you fight the insurance company to get the DS? Were you happy with your decision? Thanks in advance!

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