Hi my name is Kathy,

Everyone calls me Kat. I've been looking into the lap band system. I need to ask some questions. First will they do it if you have a high haitel hernia????? bad spelling:rolleyes: Also i have had my throat streached like three times. So i don't know if they'll even consider me. I ve been heavy for so long now. I had major back surgery in 05, now i have asmia because of my weight. I need to do this to get healthy. Also for my back.:laugh: Does anyone know if BCBS will pay for this????? If i can have this done, iam looking to see Dr. Hoffman. I see by everyone he is a great Dr. Thanks for listening and for ans. my questions. See ya soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!

I think your questions can only be answered by a reputable surgeon. Best you get some professional guidance. Good luck!

Hi there. I was just banded on the 12th and until then I couldn't have told you what or where a hiatail hernia was. Now I know because it turns out I had one. They found out during surgery and repaired it. I had something called a paraesophagial hernia. Never heard of it before. So, maybe they can fix yours while they are inserting a band. Talk to the doc. Good Luck!