Question:
Has anybody with insurance had lapband and then had bypass???

I had lapband October 2010 and have only lost 20 pounds because I am constantly loosing and gaining. I am thinking of having bypass but don't know what my insurance will say I have bluecross. Has anybody done this and had a problem with their insurance and were you glad you did the bypass!!!    — melvina424 (posted on March 3, 2011)

March 3, 2011
My wife had a revision in August from Lap-Band to RNY bypass. NY BC/BS paid for both. She's lost 97 pounds so far and is much happier with by-pass than she was with Lap-Band. Your surgeon's office should have an idea about your particular insurance--they've worked with many different companies and most have very specific guidelines for sygeries & revisions. Good luck!
   — Greg K.

March 3, 2011
So many failed lapbands. :( I lost mine in June 2010. :(
   — Dale Elaine S.

March 4, 2011
I had lapband in May 2009 and had it taken out and had bypass in July of 2010. The lapband didn't work for me. Couldn't keep food down, kept choking. I have Blue Cross and didn't have any trouble getting the second procedure done. As long as you doctor has documented your appointments, you should be fine. I have had a little more success with the bypass, but it has still gone slow for me. I have lost about 70lbs since the bypass.
   — Pebist

March 6, 2011
I had a lap band put in January of 2007. I had only lost 55 pounds in a year and a half. I was very discouraged and wished that I had opted for RNY. In 8/09 I had been having severe stomach pain and put through several test. After a upper GI found that the band had slipped I was rushed into emergency surgery. Sept 21, 09 I had RNY. My insurance did cover without any questions due to complications with the lap-band. Today I weigh 135 lbs!!! I have lost a total of 155 pounds!! If could make that choice all over again I would have opted for RNY to begin with. I think the Lap-band should be BAND! It was a very scary time but a blessing in disguise! Good luck to you!
   — Chunk-e-Monkey 1.