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How did your surgery go?? and how are you doing now?? and are you happy with Dr. Reich?? I will also be using him....but because of my insurance - I'm in month 2 of my 6 month wait.

I had my first consult last month and found out I have to wait 6 months (which I'm finding out is the norm for some insurances) and also have to see the nutritionist for 6 months, and a cardiologist, psychiatrist, pulmonologist and gastroenterologist. Well, I haven't seen the nutritionist or cardiologist yet, the psychiatrist went well but the pulmonologist is making me do a sleep study.....has anyone else had to do this? Then, my gastro wanted me to have an endoscopy - which I did - only to find out that I have a hiatal hernia and gastritis!! Surprise!!! Has anyone had this problem and will it affect the surgery? Looking forward to April 2010....seems so far away.....

You are such an inspiration!! Congrats to you!! I just had my first consultation and have to wait 6 months (disappointing), but hearing stories like yours make it worth the wait - thanks for sharing!!

I'm very new to this board....I just had my initial consultation and was told I have to wait 6 MONTHS before I can have surgery .... and... I also have to have to see a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, pulmonologist, pshychiatrist and 6 visits to a nutritionist over the 6 month period. Very disappointing!!