What should I expect from a bariatric revision procedure?
Your doctor will tell you what the potential outcome of this surgery is based on your preoperative weight.
The results of bariatric revision procedures vary greatly based on the patient’s initial procedure and his or her ability to respect the doctor’s guidelines after revision. The outcome of revision surgeries is generally good and losing weight requires less effort now than it did after the first surgery.
Many patients who have had weight loss surgery relapse after a period and need a revision procedure. Despite the revision’s positive outcome, you will still have to follow certain guidelines after the intervention and take into account certain restrictions.
Source: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/
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Medicare has been covering bariatric surgery for beneficiaries since 2005. However, patients must meet pre-approval requirements. They must prove the procedure is a medical necessity. Medicare only covers certain types of weight-loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass, lap-band, duodenal switch, and gastric sleeve.
See full answerThe best way to determine if you have coverage for weight loss surgery is to speak with one of the insurance specialists at Marina Weight Loss. For this please call 310.577.5540 or schedule a visit to our office.
See full answerYou need to discuss with a weight loss surgeon in order to understand if you are a suitable candidate for a revision procedure.
See full answerYour doctor will tell you what the potential outcome of this surgery is based on your preoperative weight.
See full answerJust like your initial intervention, revision procedures involve some risks. Your doctor will tell you everything you need to know about them.
See full answerThe major medical insurance providers that offer bariatric surgery coverage are Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, Cigna, Cofinity, Medicare/Medicaid, OptumHealth, Physicians Care Health Plans, Priority Health, Tricare and United Healthcare
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