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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

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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

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forgot age

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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.

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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:

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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..

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