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I had Rny in 2010 and regained all of my weight I'm considering other surgery options other than the DS such as the distal and sips because I can't find a qualified surgery who excepts my insurance to do it. I'm in New York and it's been very difficult. I can't afford out of pocket. I have Medicaid. Anyone revised to the distal or DS and know of any doctors in my state New York with Medicaid. Can u share your experience?
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I am new to this forum. I had a band in 2007 and managed to lose and maintain a 90 pound lost ( started at 350 currently 260). I now have acid reflux and the gastroenterologist has recommended removing the band. I thought a sleeve would be better, but looking at all the responses a RNY would be better and most effective for me to lose the remaining 100 pounds.
Has anyone had the band removed and had a sleeve revision that was successful. I look forward to learning from this forum as I complete my 6 month nutritional counseling.
That will depend 100% on your insurance; every plan has different coverage guidelines and that's what you'll need to follow. Call the customer service number on the back of your card and ask, they should be able to give you that information.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
Hi,
I have at least 2 significant complications with my LAP-BAND, so I know I meet those requires. But is there a BMI requirement for insurance to cover it?
Thank so much everyone for your help. I have cut ALL processed sugars (still having fruit) and have already seen a difference!
I revised to a distal RNY. As of today start to now this includes presurgery dieting the surgery and skin removal surgery I have lost 390 pounds. I eat fine, take more vitamins which is part of it and I exercise. This revision can work and does work if you work it.
I had a RNY and in 2017 my surgeon revised me to a long limb distal RNY. It worked for me but I worked it harder than anything ever. I changed how I ate and exercise before surgery. I carried it forward. I still watch my food and exercise four to five days a week. Revisions have a big fail rate if your surgeon doesn't do more than tighten up stuff and you don't take the opportunity and run hard with it. If you go DS or Distal you do take more vitamins but it's just part of your day be it vitamin program or the other.
I JUST scheduled for a sleeve-to-RNY for May 15th with Dr Carlos Altamirano. Besides the fact that he is personal friends with a local physician here in Tulsa, he did a video call consultation with me within 24 hours of my reaching out. His aftercare is outlined extremely well for post-op with your physician at home, and he is the opitome of health and wellness, himself. He is very engaging and encouraging. Choosing a surgeon is such a personal thing, so knowing that he is held in very high regard by OTHER surgeons that I know holds a lot of clout with me! ?? Good luck, no matter who you choose! Btw, Dr Altamirano has a big presence on Facebook if you'd like to check him out!
Hey my surgery is scheduled for 9 am today, My surgeon said that I should be in the hospital for one day. Counting down the hours until I leave for the hospital.
