robinb

I started my wt loss journey in May of 2010. I have arthritis in my knees so was able to get a lap band precert'd thru Tricare, went to surg 12-30-10, woke up in recovery with the Dr. telling me he couldn't do it due to my liver being HUGE (more than twice the normal size) and finding a hiatal hernia, "big enough to drive a mack truck thru"!! He said the RNY was my only option. Now I have been penciled in for surgery 08-30-11, BUT he now believes the VSG is my only option due to the liver and the hernia!!!!!! The surgeons office strongly believe they can get Tricare-Prime to authorize the VSG due to the other issues. I'm doubting them. It is kinda funny because when I went to the seminar I really wanted the VSG but knew I couldn't have it so chose the lapband. I am now glad I didn't get it, my sister got one a yr ago & now is having it removed due to stomach prolapse & going to Mexico to have the VSG. (no insurance) I decided to join the forum for my sister & I in hopes of "Good Karma" in her surg going well & my surgeon, Dr. Goede of UNMC in Omaha, Ne., getting mine approved!