I wasn't sure I liked when the nurse said they first get approval for removal and then approval for a "new" surgery. I'm no longer in the category that I qualify as a new bariatric patient. So in addition to hearing about my docs sleeve leaks (2 in about 100--unsure if they were revisions or original surgeries), now I get the impression they aren't used to the insurance process for a revision. I'll call my insurance, but just checking to see if anyone has done it. I have Aetna and was approved quite quickly for my initial band surgery (2008).
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