Frequently Asked Questions on Conversion of Failed Gastric Lap Band
Q: What is Conversion of Failed Gastric Lap Band?
A: It’s one surgery done Laparoscopically removing the Lap Band, and then performing the Sleeve Gastrectomy or the Gastric Bypass.
Q: What are some common reasons for Conversion Failed Lap Band?
A: Common reasons are complications of the Lap Band such as dilation of esophagus, erosion of the Lap Band, Lap Band intolerance and weight gain or failure to loose weight. Failure to lose weight is the most common reason. After Lap Band complications a patient can choose to just remove the Band. Most patients rather than just having their band removed and regaining their weight, choose to have the Conversion to a Gastric Sleeve or a Gastric Bypass during the same surgical time.
Q: Does Insurance cover Conversion of Failed Lap Band?
A: Insurances cover revision of a previous bariatric surgical procedure or conversion to other medically necessary procedures due to inadequate weight loss usually when ALL of the following are met: Coverage for bariatric surgery is available under the individuals current health benefit plan, there is evidence of full compliance with the previously prescribed postoperative dietary and exercise program, documentation of complication due to the failure of the original bariatric surgical procedure (documentation varies according to insurance and complication), and the requested procedure is a regularly covered bariatric surgery
Q: After the Conversion of Failed Gastric Band surgery, how long do patients stay in the hospital?
A: Patients stay in the hospital overnight, recovery is no different than for our Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass surgery patients.
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