So, today I had my barium swallow test and come to find out that the mild heartburn I was having is a hiatal hernia.. the dr that diagnosed me says that this is typical in patients that are 50 or older (I’m 36) of course my size doesn’t help it any CW 280..
My question is.. how does the hiatal hernia affect insurance approval? (If any) and how does that impact the surgery being done?
I’ve read some mixed messages and I have been so down and sadden by the diagnoses. Trying to stay positive in hopes that maybe a little weight loss will make it go down?.. idk, but the Bariatric surgeon made it clear that he does not like to do surgery on patients that have or have had hiatal hernia.
Any thoughts?
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Hope that all goes well. I had an upper endoscopy and it didn't show the GERD but I know that it's there. I chew gum after meals and take omperazole when I get really bad. Suggestion: Eat light with no grease and nothing fatty. Hang in there

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Thanks,

Everything went well, no ulcers or cancer tumors whatever else they were looking for. He did take three biopsies to send out for H-pylori (I’m hoping it come back negative) he said if it does I’d have to do antibiotics before he can actually give a surgery date. But for now he just wants me to concentrate on diet/ healthy changes, and he’ll have the office call patients about follow up appointments.






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Mila[emoji68] keep moving on, things are starting to fall into place, and Surgery will be in Your Future[emoji13]

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Mila[emoji68] keep moving on, things are starting to fall into place, and Surgery will be in Your Future[emoji13]

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Thanks for the encouragement.. it’s hard but I’m giving it my all. I’ve lost 8 lbs since starting the nutritional visits. He doesn’t issues with insurance either. All looks good.

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend


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Yes please update, I really enjoy your postings Mila.[emoji13]

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On 3/16/2018 at 9:15 PM, Creekimp13 said:

Find someone more experienced. Most bariatric surgeons that are current and practice with centers of excellence...are very familiar with hiatal hernias and their management and repair.

Rather than thinking less of your surgeon for not being willing to fix it...think well of him for admitting his limitations and not doing surgery he doesn't feel confident in. Takes good character to admit your weaknesses and not take unnecessary risks.

There are lots of doctors out there who have the experience to face your surgery with confidence and competence. There should be no issue finding one and getting both done safely and effectively.

Good luck!

I'm pretty sure the only reason my insurance approved it was because of the hiatal hernia. They approved it first submission no questions asked

I'm pretty sure the only reason my insurance approved it was because of the hiatal hernia. They approved it first submission no questions asked

May I ask what insurance you have? My nutritionist said that all insurances have their own hoops to jump through. Mine requires a BMI of 45 (I’m just 5 shy of that number) if you’re under you have to have some other underlying illness associated with obesity (in my case that hernia is the only thing) Also, requires bunch of other stuff that needs to be submitted along with the diagnosis. Like 6months of diet journals, weight progress, EKG, sleep study, diabetes management, psych eval, Upper endoscopy, H-pyloric testing, blood testing.. the list seems never ending..

So far things are rolling in the positive direction.. I’m just keeping on with the program. I’ve lost 9lbs thus far following what they’ve told me to do.. I feel ready


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