I'm in the same boat! I had gastric bypass in ((SW 249#)2003 and lost 99#. In the past few years I've gained about 73# back and now weigh 223#. I also had an ulcer 2 years ago but it healed with medication. I now have a hiatal hernia, stretched ouch and stoma is too large. I'm having the hernia fixed and a revision on 5-31-18. Good luck! I hope all goes well for you!

So back in March my insurance denied my band removal , my surgeon did a peer to peer review and got them to approve the removal, however they were unable to approve the bypass because I didn't have the 6 months med. sup. weight loss program . Long story short my PCP was able to go far back as NOV , and Fri was my last visit/ weigh in . I sent everything to my surgeons office and they were gonna submit it this am . Now the wait game. I did notice last time they responded quickly like within 4 days but I am not sure if it was that quick due to the denial or if they are always that fast. Any way I am just trying to be positive and pray about it, but I am so tense it's constantly on my mind.

Good Luck to you! Here are some l links that may help you on what type of surgery is best for you

• ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS INFORMATION
• About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Risks and Rewards of Bariatric Surgery
• Nutritional Guideline after Gastric Bypass
• Life After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Center
• FAQ
• Feature Article
• Forum Contributors

• VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY INFORMATION
• About Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Forum Contributors

Congrats! I had my sleeve in July of 2010 also, and am trying to get the funds together for the DS with Dr. Esquerra. Best of luck - let us know how you're doing!

My insurance is the problem! I found someone.... they deny