I see where a lot of people had hernias repair when they got banded. Did you know about the hernia before you went in for surgery, or was it only discovered after then started the surgery? Is there and exta cost to repair it. I have my pre-op testing on May 6th and was wondering when do you find out a hernia needs repairing?

Jennifer

My surgeon thought I maybe had one because I had reflux so bad before surgery. But he said he wouldnt know until he went in during surgery and if I had one he would fix it and put on the band. Turned out I didn't have one.

I had an upper GI done to rule out a hiatal hernia before my surgery. I thought for sure I had one because I had heartburn every day and ate Tums like candy!

I see where a lot of people had hernias repair when they got banded. Did you know about the hernia before you went in for surgery, or was it only discovered after then started the surgery? Is there and exta cost to repair it. I have my pre-op testing on May 6th and was wondering when do you find out a hernia needs repairing?

Jennifer

My hernia was discovered during the surgery. Yes there will be an extra charge. My DR is going to file it with my insurance and then I will have to pay what the insurance does not.

I knew I had one before I went in... I was hoping he wouldn't see it, but he did. It was the size of a fist,

He took a hot rod and seared it, which closed it completely. He also removed my Lymph Nodes in the Groin (I MEAN OUCH !)

that he thought were cancerous. They were not. He billed my ins. co., and they paid for everything.

I did'nt know I had one but it makes sense considering the acid reflux I had even though 8 months before surgery I was eating low fat (no fried foods), low cal diet, small portions.

I know now, before surgery, that I have one. It was discovered a few years ago when I had an upper GI xray due to bad acid reflux and them worrying I had an ulcer or other problem... so they were doing checks for hernias and ulcers and such stomach issues.

i'm gonna have to check with my doctor concerning this. i am a self pay and i really dont need any surprize costs! LOL I dont have any of the symptoms your guys have described but i'm going to research it more. Thanks for your answers!

i'm gonna have to check with my doctor concerning this. i am a self pay and i really dont need any surprize costs! LOL I dont have any of the symptoms your guys have described but i'm going to research it more. Thanks for your answers!

i'm gonna have to check with my doctor concerning this. i am a self pay and i really dont need any surprize costs! LOL I dont have any of the symptoms your guys have described but i'm going to research it more. Thanks for your answers!