Jennflamz

I had a huge one (baseball size according to Doc) that was fixed on fFeb 15 during GPS (plication) surgery. The carbon dioxide they use to blow you up for surgery is the wosrt part. That took 5 days to quit hurting my left shoulder. Dr says its becuase diaphragm doesnt know how to deal with pain so it manifests in left shoulder area normally. Anyway all is good now. I used heating pad to help and that was suggested by nurse. Did your Dr give you any prescription meds for acid reflux? It might help as your body learns to adjust to not having hernia.

Not sure you will get this as your post was long ago but curious about your Asheville NC experience with banding? I'm in Bristol area in search of surgeon

Did you get an answer? Were you accepted with BCBS? I have BCBS. I'm in VA on TN border. dr in TN. I have BMI 39 No comorbids. I had to contact BCBS today as rejected according DR office yesterday need BMI of 40 without comorbid So BCBS advised if DR sent letter asking for review then possible for BCBS to approve. Tomorrow I will call DR office again. Ugh. Guess I could stuff myself to BMI 40 but I just don't want to be any larger at all. Good luck to you.

For those of you who think you have failed, we have words and phrases that are designed for just kind of thing: "Do Over". Mulligan. Retake. Oops! So give yourself a break then a big hug, then take a deep breath and decide to start again right now! You can do it, so just do it. Best wishes on forgiving yourselves, as I know you will be successful in your effort to loose weight!

Good luck with all! How are doing today?

Hi I'm in VA near TN. BMI is 36, no comorbids. I have BCBS Ins,but surgeon office did pre check and I was turned down. I worry mostly about diabetes as mom, dad, and only sibling have it. My mom and dad are not overweight at all and my sister is only a few pounds overweight. So my questions for those on this sight: would it do me any good to appeal the decision of my insurance, What is the cost if I pay out of pocket?