Is there anyone who can give me the name of some good yet reasonable doctors for banding since my insurance turned me down I would be very greatful for any help Also I am very greatful I found this sight I too have a hitial hernia and the one seminar I did go to the surgeon said he would NOT do the band if a hernia was present he was very adament, hope to hear from someone soon THANKS

Hello Christa,

I've lost 50 pounds since I was banded on 12/23/08. It is 8/3/09 now. I had a hiatial hernia and my dr had informed me that IF I did he would repair it before surgery. I did. He did. I had no complications. Went home the same day of the banding. I have not had a Prilosec for reflux since the surgery. Dr. Richard is with Obesity Solutions in Gainesville, Georgia. He is wonderful!

Good luck and don't give up. Find another dr.

Shirley

Edited August 3, 200917 yr by steelemagnolia
forgot age

I forgot! I am 61 years young. Will be 62 in November.:biggrin:

thanks for the info I am going to a seminar with a new dr Aug 15

Wonderful! Keep us posed!

I forgot! I am 61 years young. Will be 62 in November.:smile2:

I turned 68 Dec 09 & had my surgery 02/03/10. So you see, any age can do this. I have lost 32 lbs so far, this has brought my BMI down from 39 to 36. I am very happy, also lost 14" even some from my fingers. What kind of questions do you have, I'll try & help.

Kia Ora, Christa! I live in New Zealand, so a lot of "stuff" is different between our 2 countries' medical systems. My insurance turned me down too, even tho I was classified morbidly obese with a BMI of 55...and have several life threatening illnesses.So I raised a loan against my home and went ahead privately.

I had a hiatus hernia which the surgeon repaired at the same time as the lap band insertion.I haven't had reflux since! And I have lost 18kg ...and my BMI is down also...It has only been 3 weeks since my surgery and already I am walking again!!

My advice is, FIND a way to get the surgery done- you won't regret it. :smile2:

I am going to a seminar with a new dr Aug 15

Just wanted to say don`t give up and good luck with the new doctor....

62 and banded on 24th Feb. doing just fine.....

Marion..