Question:
Does anyone know if BCBS covers Revisions?

I had Rny in 2002 and I have regained most of my weight back. I am now seeking a revision with my Surgeon Dr. Celio Burrowes. Has anyone had a revision done? How much out of pocket expences did you have to pay? And what kind of revision did you have done?    — M. Hall (posted on April 18, 2008)

April 18, 2008
I had RNY in 2002 and had regained 50 lbs. My carrier now has an exclusion but they covered the revision due to the medical necessity. I had a fistula which caused pain and pressure. Could that be your problem?
   — Tawnda C.

April 18, 2008
I can't speak to the insurance question as I was self pay. I do know however that my surgeon is frequently doing LapBand over Gastric Bypass patients that have regained weight. Sorry I couldn't have been of more assistance. Good luck to you, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

April 18, 2008
I ASLO HAVE BCBS AND I WAS TOLD NO FOR THE REVISION.
   — deb44m

April 18, 2008
I am so sorry for your story. Please be careful in choosing to do a revision, the research out there indicates that many people do not lose much if any more weight with a revision. Insurance companies are pulling away from this surgery for that very reason. It can put you at risk for bigger complications and not have much of a benefit. I don't mean to discourage you, just be careful. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P