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Gastric bypass 3/2017 umbilical hernia repair 7/17 now twist in sm intestine under pouch found during endoscopy. surgeon recommends revision of bypass i have lost 160lbs and i am at goal 155 lbs i am worried ins won't approve what are options?
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Shouldn't be problem: A twist in your small bowel could turn into an internal tourniquet that cuts off the blood supply to part of your intestines. Since that process poses a significant risk to your health leading to emergency surgery it is unlikely to face an approval problem. Let the surgeon's staff worry about any pre-approval authorization. Such a revision while you are in stable health is the preferred option.
Answered 8/7/2018
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