luckyclover4u

Hi, Thanks for the help everyone. I have Depression also and breathing problems from my weight. I don't think they'll let me have the surgery though. Back in 2000 i had what was called fondoplication done for my acid reflux. Now my hitial hernia is back and so is the reflux. So iam thinking iam not going to be a canadaite. I guess i have to keep my fingers crossed.:Banane20: I called last friday for my applacation, from Dr. Hoffmans office.

Hi everyone, How was everyones Christmas???? I called Dr. Hoffmans office today. I then called the number for the app. So now i just have to wait for the app right??? Then what happens??? Also how long do u stay in the hospital after the surgery??? How long before the surgery do u have to do the south beach diet???? I know alot of questions. How long do u keep seeing Dr. Hoffman after surgery???? I see it took some people long to get there app. is that because so many people what to have this done???? Well i guess i won't bug ya's nomore today lol. Take care everyone and thanks for the help. God Bless ya all.

Hi Mrs. Krzyz, Thanks for helping me with some of my questions. Iam going to call Dr. Hoffmans tomorrow and get the ball rolling. It will probley take awhile for everything to get moving. So he puts u on a diet before surgery????? Iam nervous about this but i need to do this to get my health back. Also to feel good about myself again. Thanks to everyone all your info is very helpful.:biggrin: Take care everyone and god bless Kat

Hi Everyone, It's me luckyclover4u(Kat for short] lol. I have a few questions. First i have a hital hernia will i be able to get the band??? Second if i need to lose only 70 to 80 lbs will they do it still???? Last but not least does BCBS of WNY cover it??? I really found hope reading all your messages. I know that 70 to 80 lbs don't seem like alot to some but it seems a live time to me, i have some health problems because of my weight. Ive had two back surgerys one major. My weight is not helping that out either. I told my parents about it and my mother flew off the handle. She said i guess some people just like to have surgeries. Yes i have had a few surgeries, but not because i wanted them. Iam 5'3 and just want to be healthy. I don't think i'll get support from my parents. My husband is behind me though. Iam the heaviest one in my family. Well thanks for listening. Congrads to all who have lost weight. Have a great Christmas and a healthy happy New Year. Kat

Hi my name is Kathy, Everyone calls me Kat. I've been looking into the lap band system. I need to ask some questions. First will they do it if you have a high haitel hernia????? bad spelling:rolleyes: Also i have had my throat streached like three times. So i don't know if they'll even consider me. I ve been heavy for so long now. I had major back surgery in 05, now i have asmia because of my weight. I need to do this to get healthy. Also for my back.:laugh: Does anyone know if BCBS will pay for this????? If i can have this done, iam looking to see Dr. Hoffman. I see by everyone he is a great Dr. Thanks for listening and for ans. my questions. See ya soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!