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I am two weeks out from band to bypas so fat so good . I heard too many negative things about sleeve that just made me nervous , so I choose rny I wanted this to be the last one for me .
oh I forgot to mention that I am in Tampa and TGH is the hospital that reached out to me. Dr Michel Murr was my doctor and now I have to meet with Ashely Mooney because Dr Murr was going to another hosptial in Tampa but could not tell me because of his agreement with leaving TGH. So he said I could find him if I wanted to stick with him for the revision. I am going to give Dr Mooney a shot and if I dont like her I am going to go to Memorial.
Oh yeah I told him I had not been back to his office for years because I was embarrassed because of the regain and he said the band is good for a few years and that's it . He said he wont even offer them to his patients anymore and he has done sooo many revisions.And now with esophagus issues, he is being proacive and calling everyone to get checked. I lost 58 pounds total with it but regained about 35 back. So I just felt like oh well this is it ,I am getting heavy again ,and out of the blue his office called me now I feel like I have a second chance.My first surgery was with Cigna and I remember having great coverage with them but I switched because my company offered UHC a little cheaper than the Cigna one.
Dont be stressed , just reach out to Cigna and let them know that you have heard of problems and what would they cover if you do a revision.Hopefully if you mention the fact that its causing problems, maybe a revision will be covered. I remember asking Cigna in 2010 that if I opt to remove it what would happen and they said I would pay BUT if it caused health problems they would cover it. Keep me posted, I am thinking about ya!!!
Wow, so your doctor actually was proactive in informing you there are issues!? That's awesome! It's exciting news for those fighting doctors to even consider there are issues caused by the band. Maybe they are all starting to catch on that the band was not a very smart invention after all. :)
Also, UHC is super solid for covering the revision 100% and it honestly gives me some hope with Cigna. Have you lost significant weight or was the band unsuccessful for you? I don't know if the amount of weight lost is or is not a factor, but I am hoping my long term health and success is the priority here. I worked damn hard to get here and don't want to balloon as soon as this thing comes out. :/ SO stressed!
Thank you for responding. I think you're right, I think I should just go straight to the bypass and BEHAVE this time. And true about unforeseen damage, I hope there's nothing but they are going to review it on my next visit.
We hear of so many ex-banders that revise to VSG that have to revise again to RNY. I think you're better off getting a bypass after the issues you've had with the band, which could very well have caused unforeseen damage.
Wow! I hope u did well in your surgery. I'm asking for a revision.... I had mine in 2002, RNY, I wonder if I'm in the same boat. Large stoma etc. I have an appointment with the surgeon on 8/29.ill be interested in talking to you, if u are up to it. I also have a hernia that needs fixing too. They talked about band over RNY, but they haven't seen me yet. I'm curious. Please contact me if u are up to it. Thanks, Kimberly Thompson
Had band in bypass and ruined my stomach and eosophagus and bad reflux and breathing problems please don't habpve this x v
I have to make a decision by the time I see my dr on the 30th to discuss my options for removing the band. But I am not sure which one to choose next? I have never had any acid re-flux with the band , just the occasional vomiting because I ate too much or too fast. So I think the bypass will keep me in check and I am afraid the sleeve will turn into a disappointment later. Any thoughts from anyone. I love hearing from others and as well as being support for others too.
I have United Healthcare and the funny thing I just learned is If I choose to take out the band, I am covered 80% and I pay the rest...If I choose a revision... its 100% I have had the band since 2011 and I am almost back at my starting weight. The Dr office called me to inform me that the bands are causing damage to the esophagus and they asked me to come in to check it. I had the GI done and will follow up on Aug 30th to discuss my options. But really my insurance made the decision for me and I am okay with that process.
