Hi everyone:) First of all I am computor illiterate so please bare with me. I need to find someone who can set my mind at ease. I have done all the testing for the banding and after a year and a half of frustration and insurance problems, I am finally scheduled for surgery next wednesday Nov 8. I had to go for my final blood work and last visit today. My Dr. tried to talk me into the by-pass. He did that at the last visit also. I was never told before today that I have a small hiatal hernia. He said that it would be better to get the by-pass because of this hernia. I want the band because in my research I feel that it is so much safer. Please :help: I know that someone else must have had a hernia and had the band. Thanks, cinbob:confused:

Bob,

I do bands on people with hiatal hernias all the time. I can't envision why it would be any easier or harder to do a band or a bypass on you, the hernia should be dealt with either way. It's not a big deal really you should do fine.

Good luck,

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Your hernia doesn't have to be removed, just repaired. I'm in Cincinnati.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!