jessie71
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Surgeon: Dr Leslie U of M
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Post by jessie71 on Feb 6, 2014 15:27:34 GMT -5
providing Ins approves my revision ill be starting my new life May 16th!!!
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 6, 2014 17:07:20 GMT -5
Hi Jessie71, I am an RNY to DS revision, great news, spring will have sprung for you  Welcome and keep us posted, we're here to support you every step of the way. And it's helpful if you do a signature with your stats, it helps you get the best answers possible for your needs. Especially what type of revision you are looking at and who your surgeon is. We worry because revisions are much more complicated and having a well documented vetted surgeon is imporant. And for an avatar, you can post a photo, use the nifty avatar feature here, or pick an image that's something you like but not necessarily a photo of you. Looking forward to hearing more about you and rooting you on! |
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Post by PrettyGirlBounce on Feb 8, 2014 4:31:44 GMT -5
Whoohooo! A real date!  |
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Post by Taterweight on Feb 10, 2014 23:33:32 GMT -5
Congrats Jessie! Hope to hear more about you as you progress through your journey. May is a beautiful month for rebirth! |
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jessie71
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Surgeon: Dr Leslie U of M
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Post by jessie71 on Feb 12, 2014 15:13:10 GMT -5
thanks Ladies!! im really looking forward to a new start and a second chance at this!!!
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Post by deedee484 on Feb 12, 2014 18:40:27 GMT -5
Yay and congrats to you Jessie! I am 7 weeks out and am a revision from a VGB to DS, glad to see you hear! |
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Post by round2 on Feb 12, 2014 19:23:13 GMT -5
Hello!
This is my first day here - I've been searching for somebody who is doing a revision from lapband to DS.
How has the process been for you, this second time around? Does it compare to the process pre-lapband?
I'm in the very beginning phase, with just an appt for my first visit with the surgeon (not the same one who did the lapband).
How long was your process from the first appt until you had approval, and from approval until a tentative date?
I guess, basically, what info can you share w/ me, as I have a lapband and am wanting the DS.
Thank you!
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Post by nursemelanie on Feb 13, 2014 1:48:47 GMT -5
Wonderful!
VSG 3-2010/consult for DS with Dr Boyce 2-14-14/Age 41/5'8"/HW 287/CW 279
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 13, 2014 4:26:37 GMT -5
Hi Round2 and welcome! There are several of us "revisionistas" here, RNY to DS, lapband to DS. Start a thread on this board too and tell us more about and ask all the questions you need. Also page back on the revison and DS board and look for posts. We're glad to have you with us!
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Post by goodkel on Feb 13, 2014 10:18:30 GMT -5
Congratulations! And welcome to the board!
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jessie71
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Surgeon: Dr Leslie U of M
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Post by jessie71 on Feb 13, 2014 11:01:56 GMT -5
well to be honest with you, its all very much the same... 6 monthe dietition, had an upper Endoscopy and GI nothing has been summitted to insurance as of now as far as approval goes, i called ins they gave me the prerequisits and im chipping away at my check list because "nothing is wrong with the band" according to INS. its like starting fresh!!! so my surgeon is removing the band and doing the revision as one laproscopic proceedure!! the Hospital is who set the tenative date so i could get on my surgeons schedule its all pending insurance, which had no issue with approving the band, which in my opinion shouldnt even be offered!! but live and learn i guess!!!
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Post by melanie74 on Feb 13, 2014 13:06:33 GMT -5
Hello! This is my first day here - I've been searching for somebody who is doing a revision from lapband to DS. How has the process been for you, this second time around? Does it compare to the process pre-lapband? I'm in the very beginning phase, with just an appt for my first visit with the surgeon (not the same one who did the lapband). How long was your process from the first appt until you had approval, and from approval until a tentative date? I guess, basically, what info can you share w/ me, as I have a lapband and am wanting the DS. Thank you! I fought my insurance for a year to get my revision from lapband to DS approved. They denied so I was self pay. Every insurance policy is different - so it's good to find out what your plan requires. Once I figured out how I would self pay, it took me about a month to get all the pre tests done that the surgeon wanted and then I had surgery (jan 14, 2014). My surgery was quite long - 10 hours .... There was much more scar tissue around the band than expected and that removal took 4 hours. Then they had to repair a hernia and do the DS .... So it really was a much more complex surgery than just having the band. So the recovery has been more difficult that I 1st thought it would be. Good luck getting everything in place for your revision!! |
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jessie71
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Surgeon: Dr Leslie U of M
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Post by jessie71 on Apr 22, 2014 14:45:31 GMT -5
just talked to the Scheduler...everything is in order to submit for approval and surgery on the 14th of MAY!!! im so excited to be getting a second chance at being pain free and a "normal BMI"
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Welcome and keep us posted, we're here to support you every step of the way. And it's helpful if you do a signature with your stats, it helps you get the best answers possible for your needs. Especially what type of revision you are looking at and who your surgeon is. We worry because revisions are much more complicated and having a well documented vetted surgeon is imporant. And for an avatar, you can post a photo, use the nifty avatar feature here, or pick an image that's something you like but not necessarily a photo of you. 
