mroseharvey

I just has my surgery yesterday and found out I had a hiatal hernia also that he had to repair before he put in the band. I am foing ok alittle shoulder pain. I was just wondering does the hernia affect the band at all and our weight loss.

Well I had my surgery yesterday.....everything went well. I also had a hernia repaired and I was home in 6 hours. I have alot of pain in my left shoulder and trying to walk alot. I actually gained a few pounds since the surgery did anyone else do that....and why?

I had my surgery yesterday and had it done at Rancho Specialty Hospital everything went well he had to repair a hernia at the same time and I came home 6 hours later. Did you have paid on your shoulder thats what seems to hurt me the most. Lets keep in touch.

I am also having surgery on Monday and have all the same thoughts that you have been having. I am sure that it completely normal. I am nervous, excited, scared....all at the same time. But I know that its time to take of things and get healthy. More than thin I want to be healthy. With support and strength we can do it. Good luck and keep me posted.:tongue2:

The final countdown is here....... I am scheduled for tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. the doctors feels I should probably be able to go home the same day as I am doing it so early. I am alittle nervous about that. But I guess we will have to wait and see how I do and feel. Good luck to all of us tomorrow. Lets stay in touch.

Surgery set for tomorrow 12/15 did not have to do a pre-op diet. Just have to be on liquids today. Good luck to you.

Good luck I am also being banded on the 15th. Cheers to our new journey together.

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! The first day of my new life.

Thank you for words and helping me put up mu tickler. Can I ask you do you see my picture. I am trying to figure out that now. I see it on my profile but not on the posts?

Thank you so much for sharing. I am alittle nervous but ready to change my life for good. I did not have to be on a pre-op diet. I just have to fast today.....the day before my surgery. Please keep me posted.

My insurance company denied me saying not medically necessary. I am going ahead and having surgery on a cash basis. Does anyone know if I can appeal the insurance decesion and possibly get reimbursed my cash payment.

Having surgery on 12/15/08. I am getting excited.

How do you add that tickler at the bottom I am so bad with computers. Does my picture show up? I want to know if I did it right.

Thanks for the words and I appreciate you easing my mind. Can I ask you did you spend one night in the hospital?

Wow now I am getting worried. I am having surgery on Monday. And you say the pain is worse than a c-section I also had two c-sections.

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. I am also in So. California and am having surgery Monday 12/15.

I am new and I wanted to share a little about my story I have been overweight most of my life I have a BMI of 35.6. I went through all the pre-op testing and my doctor submitted everything to my insurance. Well today I found out they denied me "not medically necessary". I guess I am not sick enough or heavy enough for them. Well they have no idea about the pain I have in my feet and ankles. I also have high cholesterol and arthritis. Well I cried most of the day today because my isurance denied me. Thank god I am married to a man that adores me and he hates to see me in pain everyday and he especially hates to see me cry. We called my doctors office and we worked out a cash pay and I am scheduled for surgery on Monday 12/15/08. Wish me luck.