Just spoke with receptionist at Dr. Almanza's office found that he charges extra 800.00 to repair Hiatal Hernia in addition to lapband. I feel this is reasonable, I don't know if I even have a hernia, but it is very prevalent in my family and I have some of the symptoms. Just wanted to know ahead of time about the cost. It has to be paid at time of paying for surgery.

glad you found out before hand so you can be prepared just in case

At nyu it’s the same price, the surgeon makes you sign paper work that if she finds a hernia you are authorizing her to fix it….same out of pocket cost to the patient but I wonder if they get more money from the insurance company??

At nyu it’s the same price, the surgeon makes you sign paper work that if she finds a hernia you are authorizing her to fix it….same out of pocket cost to the patient but I wonder if they get more money from the insurance company??

I'm carrying around a "secret" band too. I went thru 2 years trying to get the band, and had real doubts about being approved by TRICARE insurance along with Medicare, but finally did it! I was banded July 25, 2012.

I have yo-yo dieted, phen fen, Medifast, weight watchers, more diet pills, you name it i did it. Sounds familiar? I know this is just a tool and I have to do the controlling in all phases. Anyone who thinks this will work AND keep on working all by itself is way off the mark. It is also a personal health choice. Nobody but me can know what it takes to make it work. I, personally, want to avoid further judgment on my weight. I'm doing what I consider my last chance at good health. I'm 69 years, diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, was in A-fib, bad knees, lower back pain, etc. when people notice weight loss, hope...hope, I'll just say I'm watching what I eat and using that dusty treadmill. All true. Banding was my choice and keeping the procedure to myself and my signifigant other is one choice that was mine, totally. To each his own and good healthy choices to you all.