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I am five years out from band to sleeve. At four years out I was still normal. I am 15 pounds over this year and the problem is Alcohol. I am dealing with my husband and his Alzheimer.
My sister has had a DS for many years. It was the right choice for her and the sleeve is for me. Neither will help with my current issue. You have to know you and your personality to figure out what is right for you.
Just a fyi mine wouldn't do the 2nd surgery until 6mo-1yr after band removal as they believe you do better with a 2nd and final surgery (they won't do a 3rd). I had already researched and had come to the same conclusion. I also had to see a therapist before they would do the second and I continued to see her afterwards. It really made a difference.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Mayo and many surgeons are taking out more bands than placing them. You have done awesome with yours. I had mine removed a long time ago and was sleeved a few years ago. Our center and therapist told us to ride it to the bottom because regain to some degree is normal.
I wish you good luck with your appointment getting my revision was the best thing ever.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Thank you, Amy. That's a good point I had not considered - calling my provider and just asking! Funny how something simple slips the mind! The good thing is my employer is very large and values weight management very highly. I don't foresee them cutting the coverage, but I'm certainly not going to wit around. This band is killing me and MUST come out! Fingers crossed I don't have to pay for the entire surgery out of pocket
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I am encouraged to know that you did lose some!! Yhat's all I want!
Thank you, and I wish you continued success!!
thanks,
Ginnie
p.s. Did the revision fix your GERD?
I just had my VSG to RNY revision in May and have lost over 40lbs. Since surgery and over 60lbs. From my highest in the program. My weight loss has been steady with multiple stalls if that makes sense.
Like you, I am a not worried about losing quickly. I just want it to stay off and I am more dedicated that ever. I too had full regain and GERD
Hello, i just found this forum as ive been looking for some help. I hsve had the lapband for 8 yrs and in the first year and a half i went from 225 to 135. Ive regained some back snd am now up to 170 with some issues. I cant eat solid foods and i am having abdomanal pain. I called a doctor because my surgeon is no longer practicing and i have an appointment tomorrow. Im hoping to get a revision. Hoping yours goes well. Good luck.
Good Luck on your surgery! Everything will go well :) I could not wait to get the band removed either! Yipee!
Lap Band: Mexico 2014 (280 lbs)
Sleeve: Mexico 2010 (240 lbs)
RNY and Hiatal Hernia Repair: USA 2018 (210 lbs)
Goal: 160 lbs
I am having RNy in the morning , I can't wait to get this crap band removed. I am going with RNy because There are a lot of people needing revisions and my current insurance only covers 1 WLS surgery per lifetime. Good luck to you
Yea, the band can Kick Major Rocks...
Your situation sounds completely miserable and I hope you can get whatever it is that you need.
I've got no surgeon recommendations but I do know that all of your questions about what your insurance covers can only be answered by speaking directly with a representative there. Call the 800 number on the back of your card and get detailed responses. If they will approve a revision pending different things print out a dated hard copy of their response and a dated copy of your policy as it stands today.
It sounds like a bit of a pain in the ass, but insurance companies make changes to coverage all the time. Employers change the policies they offer to their employees just as often. Having a dated hard copy ensures that you'll not jump through all the hoops only to have your coverage changed in the meantime.
Good luck. Revision coverage is so hit and miss that there simply isn't one blanket answer.
