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Has anyone had Gastric Bypass after failed Lap Band surgery?
I had the lap band surgery in 2005 and have not been able to lose any weight with it. I was originally scheduled to have Gastric Bypass and could not have it as I was on a high dose of Prednisone and I take Ibuprofen every day. I was forced to have the Banding instead, although I wanted the bypass surgery.
I wanted to know if anyone has had the bypass AFTER having the Lap band? I am on track to be off prednisone forever and I badly want to have the bypass to get down to a healthy weight once and for all! Any help would be appreciated!
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- koogyLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
I'm sure it has been done, but the hard part might be getting your insurance to cover it. However, from what you have stated here, you could appeal any decision denying coverage with a good chance of getting it approved. Since you have had the band for a few years and haven't lost weight, you have given it a good shot, which also might help. Then again, just keep in mind that most insurance plans will only pay for one bariatric procedure.
Check www.obesityhelp.com and see if you can find any information about this on that site; there is a wealth of information and you could ask this on the main forum if you can't find the answers elsewhere.
Source(s): I had gastric bypass 8 years ago, I'm a nurse and I work for a health insurance plan for 10 years as a case manager. - ?Lv 45 years ago
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