Hi- sorry to be 4 months later replying to your post- I just saw it! Dr. Sass is my doctor and is wonderful. He will go above and beyond to help you if you have a problem. I do recommend, though, if you have a hiatal hernia- to specify that you want it repaired. Mine wasn't repaired, and I have a horrible time with reflux whenever I have even the slightest amount of fluid in my band. I've been banded 2 years, lost 90 lbs. Hope that helps!
Pam Pittman