Linda A.
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
did everyone feel safe in mexico? - still waiting to see if my insurance will approve but if they don't I will go to Mexico to be revised from band to sleeve. The Dr. I have decided on is in Tijuana. For all of you ...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Who has had band to sleeve revision in mexico? - who was your surgeon? what was your experience like? did they do it all in one procedure? wouldl you do it again? I am trying to get all my ducks in a row in case my insurance does...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
nothing should ever be this hard!!! - I am a 3 yr lap band patient - with very little success and much discomfort from my band. currently on last month of 6 mo supervised diet to try to be approved for a revision to sl...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
can you get medical leave at work for surgery in M - Maybe a stupid question - btu if you hav your surgery done in mexcio can you get all the paperwork necessary to submit to your HR dept for medical leave?
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Anyone had a revision done in Mexico?? - If so - who did your surgery? and did they do it all in one procedure?
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
was it hard getting approved by Insurance for revi - I know everyones insurance is different but how was it for y'all to get approved by your insurance for a revision? My Dr. and her staff don't seem to anticipate any problems with m...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
can i succeed with sleeve if i failed w/lapband? - So here is my biggest fear - had lap band surgery almost 3 years ago. Did ok for about 10 months - slowly lost about 40# , needed to lose about 65# more but stopped losing weight a...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
can i succeed with sleeve if i failed w/lapband? - So here is my biggest fear - had lap band surgery almost 3 years ago. Did ok for about 10 months - slowly lost about 40# , needed to lose about 65# more but stopped losing weight a...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 1 month ago
6 Mo Supervised Diet - Anyone Gained and been appr - I am going thru process to be approved for conversion from lap band to sleeve and doing 6 mo diet. Dr has emptied about half my fluid from band to help me be more comfortable. Bu...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 1 month ago
if i failed with lap band can i succeed with VSG? - going through process now for approval of conversion from lap band to VSG. I havd had lap band almost 3 years - very little success. lots of discomfort. what little weight i manag...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 1 month ago
If i failed with lap band can I succed with VSG? - going through process now for approval of conversion from lap band to VSG. I havd had lap band almost 3 years - very little success. lots of discomfort. what little weight i manag...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 1 month ago
is 60 too old? - currently going thru process to convery from lap band to either RNY or sleeve. Has anyone done this after 60 years old? And woudl you recommend rNy over the sleeve?
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 1 month ago
How much does JUST the VSG procedure cost? - I am currently in process of completeing requirements to revise from a lap band to a VSG . If my insurance won't approve a new WLS but will approve removal of my band, hwo much wo...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 2 months ago
how easy it is to get approved for revision surger - for all of you who have been approved for revision surgery- how easy was your process - and for what reasons? Di dyou get your revision with the same insurance or a different one? ...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 2 months ago
Question on insurance "1 WLS per lifetime&quo - My dr wants to do a revision from lap band to either sleeve or bypass. I have a different insurance now than I did when I was approved for my band. So that restriction would not a...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 2 months ago
wHAT IS THE ACTUAL PURPOSE OF 6 MONTH SUPERVISED d - My Dr. wants to do a revision from lap band ( very little weight loss and lots of discomfort) to either the sleeve or bypass. I am thinking the sleeve. In order to be approved i ...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 2 months ago
IS 60 too old for a conversion?? - HAve had a lap band for 2-1/2 years with little success and a number of problems. Now my Dr want to convert to a gastric sleeve. I am 60 years old and just wondered if there are ...
Linda A. posted a discussion topic 15 years, 3 months ago
Can you remove and revise at the same time? - I have not been particular successful with the lap band nor am I real crazy about it. I puke a lot . get stuck alot and then other times i can eat way too much ( probably becasue ...
