So, in 2008, had lap band put in by Dr. Hansen. I did pretty well with that and lost about 70 lbs. Then, last year, had to have a revision (lap band was just put back in after slip). Since then I have gained 40-50 lbs. Super depressing. So, now I am working with Dr. McKinlay. Looking to get gastric bypass or duodenal switch? I am starting to lean towards duodenal switch...if you have done this procedure, who was your dr., would you recommend him? would you recommend this surgery?

 

After my lap band issues, I wish I had done the gastric bypass initially or ds....I am curious of someone's experience with gastric bypass or duodenal switch 3-5 years out, or even currently...if you have had one...and who was your surgeon. I currently have BCBS Anthem, which should cover this...I think.

 

I had the scope down my throat test today, and I don't have an erosion, but we are thinking there is a leak or another problem with my lap band...any thoughts?

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they want to know that you are of pretty sound of mind and that you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. They asked me what I wanted from this, why I wanted it, etc... How has weight effected my life, etc...

When you lose a lot of weight at once, hormones are released and effect you emotionally and that can really mess with your mind. They just need to make sure that you are fully prepared and mentally capable of taking on the changes that you will be bring upon yourself.

Someone that has mental issues that aren't currently being addressed may not be able to handle the changes that the body and the mind go through.

Hi Rachel,
My daughter had the lap Band done by Dr. Christina Richards at Salt Lake Regnial Medical Center.
And it was covered by olina. There are some fees you have to pay for that are not covered. The first initial fee is for setting up the surgery I think is was around $300 to $400.00.
Hopw things go well for you
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Hello,
I am wondering if anyone has had weightloss surgery in Mexico? I am seriously considering going there as I am "self pay". Please let me know,  what you may know about it!

Thank you!

That is the exact insurance that I have. They do cover the sleeve, but you have to jump through all their hoops and make sure you get EVERYTHING documented. Get all your records together from all your Dr.'s for anything about weight. Submit it all to them at the same time. They require a 6 month Dr. supervised diet and you have to go in once a month and meet with your Dr. Once you've done all that, you should be good to go. I would go with the sleeve - I'm so glad that I did.

Good luck, and let me know how it all turns out for you.