Newbie from Huntsvillle

HI Everyone, I am from Huntsville but am considering having the lap band at Vanderbilt. this is my first post. I have had GERD for many years and at the end of November aspirated acid into my lungs - terrible pain - family doc thought i had pneumonia, just bronchitis but that was bad enough. :thumbdown:I have had an appt w/surgeon about the nissen fundoplication surgery for hiatal hernia - now, i am considering banding which should take care of my problem as well as help me lose weight. I am waiting to hear back from Vanderbilt about my seminar appointment. Anyone else had to have a hernia repair during the lap band surgery. I am very excited about getting the band :tongue_smilie:- I have BCBS Federal and CHAMPVA hopefully not too many problems getting approved. Well, i am going to read the other post now and wonder around the site - look forward to knowing ya'll better. - Beth