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on 3/11/18 3:02 am
Do you mind sharing the name of a surgeon who has experience in removing and revision with these Molina bands? I have no idea who to use.
on 3/11/18 3:00 am
I will go anywhere also, but I really want the band removed and a revision at the same time. Please share your experience with me. [email protected]
on 3/11/18 1:59 am
I have the Molina band i***** and am looking for a surgeon to remove and do a revision at the same time. Can you please share your experience with me and who you used? Are you pleased with your decision. I am desperate!
on 3/11/18 1:54 am
Did you locate a surgeon to remove your Molina band and do a revision? I too am a Molina patient and am having trouble finding a surgeon. Please contact me at [email protected]
on 3/11/18 1:50 am
Do you mind sharing an update of your molina band revision? I too have a Molina band in which I have had since 1994. I am gaining weight and would like to have it removed and the gastric sleeve at the same time, but am having trouble finding a surgeon who would wants to do it.
I want the same revision. My rny was about 13 years ago too. When is your surgery? Are doing it in Mexico? If u don' mind sharing.
This is exactly the type of revision. I am seeking, and the same location. If you find more info please share. So far I am checking out beliteweight (have spoken to them on the phone and through plenty of emails). I was told by them, because this is a difficult surgery it would only be done by the lead surgeon Dr. Villarreal. I am gonna check out mexicali bariatric next. Keep me posted if u find more info.
Thanks Marina
Surgery went by the book, recovery is different, a little harder than I thought.
Walking, sipping, day by day!
I'm so sorry you were denied. That's heartbreaking. Why would your revision be a 2-stage procedure? Normally that only happens if you're going from an rny to a DS...and most will still do that as one procedure.
the best advice I can give is to give yourself a moment to tell your disappointment and then decide if you want to fight.
a doctors office rarely wins an appeal. It will take you getting in writing the policy they are using to deny you and in writing their rationale for denying you.
I e looked at a lot of bcbs wls policies and have never seen language around a 2-stage procedure.
if need be, you may need to find another surgeon who will do your revision all at once.
good luck! I hope you find a way to get approved.
