Question:
What to expect?

I have been approved for laproscopic gastric bypass revision my surgery date is on Oct.31 (halloween):) I had lap band over 4 years ago lost 150lbs and began to develope Reflux really bad I am having the revision surgery because I can no longer get fills due to the problems with the reflux so I started putting weight back on over the last year I have gained about 60 of those lost pounds back. I don't want to go back where I started. My insurance Tri-Care will not cover having the band removed but will cover the revision. What can I expect? My doctor said my reflux should get a lot better. anyone had the same experience? is recovery time fairly soon and what diet will i be on. Carolyn    — MSCDALEX (posted on October 16, 2007)

October 16, 2007
did you ever take nexium for reflux I take it and it works great,Maybe you could ask your doctor about it.
   — JoanieT

October 16, 2007
Hi, sorry I can't answer your question but I just wanted to share that I too am having my surgery on halloween and I just wanted to wish you good luck!! Pawlla
   — PAWLLA L.

October 16, 2007
Ok I am going to comment on the tricare part of your question...hope this is helpful, who knows! lol ;o) I have Tricare too, I guess it depends on what type of tricare you have, ours is active duty prime remote (we don't live near a military medical facility)...anyway, tricare should cover the removal of your band because it is complicating reflux issues it is medically necesary. I would fight it. I have called them out on stuff before that they normally wouldn't cover but because the physician reports it as being medically necessary they covered it. Sometimes tricare is a major pain in the azz. ;o)
   — Tomi D.

October 16, 2007
Nexium has done absolutely nothing for me.
   — MSCDALEX

October 16, 2007
Hey Carolyn! My name is Carolyn also and what's freaky is that my surgery is Oct. 31st too! I wish you well for your surgery and hope all goes well for you!
   — Carolyn Lacy