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How common is a Hiatal Hernia?

Hi guys. I'm new here and was wondering just how common is a Hiatal Hernia? I've been obese most of my life and the doctor office keeps telling me I probably have it but I cannot help but worry because without a hernia I cannot afford the surgery...

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    • sleeved_vanessa
      sleeved_vanessa

      Update: I HAVE ONE! I had my EGD this morning and it went great. Doctor told me I had a small hiatal henia so we are moving forward with the surger!

    • BrownEyedTxGirl
      BrownEyedTxGirl

      My original surgeon (I have since switched surgeons) required an EDG anyways. I wasn't even considering the hernia route (even though I was cash pay) because I thought no way do I have a hernia (I had

    • BobrobynR
      BobrobynR

      I found out I had a HH pre op as well. Dr Holden at KBI did my EGD test to see if I had one to qualify for MBA program where it would cost me less since I was a cash patient. So happy to have that opt

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    So the doctor is basically charging your insurance company $15k to repair your hernia and then, while he's in there perform the VSG??

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    ....oh I just read the 2nd post up... :-)

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    I found out I had a HH pre op as well. Dr Holden at KBI did my EGD test to see if I had one to qualify for MBA program where it would cost me less since I was a cash patient. So happy to have that option. My sleeve surgery was 10/27/14 with Dr Kim and I'm over joyed at my success. I've lost 117 lbs.

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    I'm kaiser, I do have a hernia, I've had an EDG just because I need one about 6 months ago.

    I'm 326 pounds, I'm scared as hell about this. My pulmonologist is the one referring me. She sent me a text today, said referral is done. ????

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    Viv...it's a major surgery, but if you follow your surgeons directions, you'll be just fine! It's an amazing journey. At my highest weight a few months before surgery, I was 332 lbs. It's been one year and I've lost 127 lbs so far. You can do this!

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