Riz2006

I had back pain that started about 4 days ago, thought I just slept wrong. Well yesterday it turned out to be so painful I couldn't move, ended up in the ER with tears! Lots of them. This pain was worse then labor. I was told I have two hernias. I know they won't go away in their own and I will need surgery (hoping Dr. Can do this same time as WLS.) my only problem is I am not having surgery until end of February and if this is the pain I have to deal with daily I can't wait that long. So question is.... Anyone have painful hernias at some point but the pain goes away?

I had back pain that started about 4 days ago, thought I just slept wrong. Well yesterday it turned out to be so painful I couldn't move, ended up in the ER with tears! Lots of them. This pain was worse then labor. I was told I have two hernias. I know they won't go away in their own and I will need surgery (hoping Dr. Can do this same time as WLS.) my only problem is I am not having surgery until end of February and if this is the pain I have to deal with daily I can't wait that long. So question is.... Anyone have painful hernias at some point but the pain goes away?

Wonderfully wrote! Totally saving this so when I'm in my "hell week" I can re read this to get me through!

Agreed!! maybe even skinny jeans and cute boots, or a marathon, or matching my weight to my drivers license.

My insurance does not pay for it unfortantely.

I've attended the seminar a month ago and had my first consult with the Dr as well as the NUT. I'm beyond excited to start this process! I will be having Dr. Lalor in Bowling Green and after meeting him today I know 110% he/his staff are a right fit for me. I seriously loved him!! I have 3 more NUT appt so surgery should be in February I would think. I'm self pay so I still have to make an appointment with my family Dr to see if she will run all the lab/test so maybe my insurance will at least pay for that part of it. Let the ride begin!

I haven't got it done yet, my first appt is in 2 weeks, but I will be self pay. It will cost me about $26k. I know it's a lot of money but we just spent almost that on a car so why wouldn't I spend that on my health.

Butterfly effect- how far of a travel was it for you to go to FL? How did the pre-op testing work? Did you do that local? Did you have to make more then just the surgery visit to FL?

Jamie - I will definitely give my insurance company a call and see what's they say. Thanks for the tip!

I am in Ohio. Mexico is definitely not an option. I'm not against possible other places but really for the extra 10k it's worth it to me to have someone local who I can visit within an hour if I am having issues of some sort.

Hi all. New here! I've been lurking for a few days. I attended 2 different seminars recently to compare each Dr. Our insurance does have an exclusion on WLS so we are self pay. We have to have some up front and the rest the hospital will do a 5 year payment plan(which we will use some of our HSA to help cover cost). We are looking at 25-28k. The thought of spending that much money makes me cringe BUT it is my life, health, and I want to do it now while my kids are little! DH is on board with me but our only concern really is if 6 months after surgery something medical comes up and our insurance won't cover it because I had this surgery. Anyone have this issue?