Question:
I HAD THE VBG APRIL 8TH 2002 AND NOW I WANT THE RNY

I HAD THE VBG AND ITS NOT WORKING FOR ME I CAN EAT IN THING I WANT AND ANY AMOUNT. I DONT KNOW IF MY INS COMPANY WILL PAY FOR THE REVISION. I STAY ON A DIET JUST TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF. I HAVE GAIN BACK 20 POUNDS ALREADY. CANT ANYONE TELL ME IF THEY HAVE HAD LUCKY WITH THE INS COMPANY PAYING FOR A REVISION. I HAVE BCBS OF ALB.    — maxine84 (posted on October 18, 2003)

October 18, 2003
I had a VBG in APril 2001 and I have been having the same problems you are. I am having a revision to an RNY on 28 Oct 03. I was approved in 2 days by my insurance. All of this has come about in the last 2 weeks. Pretty fast! I don't know how your insurance works but mine was great. I have FirstCare Federal. FirstCare is a Texas company. It has certainly been worth the premiums. I wish you all the best in your journey to get a revision. Check your policy to see if there are any clauses that state that the surgery for obesity is a once in a lifetime deal. Mine only said that you had to be 100lbs or 100% above the health standards. Good Luck! - Tammy
   — blacker24

October 18, 2003
Hey even though I don't have the same insurance as you, I looked into revisions for my insurance (medicare) because my girlfriend had a vbg in feb 2003 and she needs a revision to a rny and she has the same coverage. they cover revisions if you fit the criteria for the original operation. You don't have to fit the criteria currently, you just had to fit it when you were originally approved. I would suggest you calling your insurance company and asking for a copy of their policy with regards to the wls its inclusions and exclusions. I am lucky, mine is available right online for everyone to view. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers. I hope everything works out, keep us posted. Lisa (lap/rny 10-23-03)
   — Lisa H.