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i'm having it done before then, this friday here in ky. I wanted to know ahead of time if I need hernia repair. I have the same symptoms as you...pills are really bad about getting stuck...

what are your symptoms with this type of hernia. I have this feeling of food stuck up higher in my esophagus do you have this? I have no heartburn. I don't know if I have a hernia yet, going to have egd this wk.

I've been on the other one trying to find someone for you but haven't had any luck yet. will keep trying. Obesity Control Center is dr otiz's websit you might have more luck on there....

I'm having surgery aug 28th with dr almanza in tijuana alone. But i found a surgery buddy on verticalsleevetalk.com whose going to be there with me. you might get on that forum and try to find someone having surgery with dr ortiz that day. There's alot more people scheduled for vsg than lapband most days... it's the latest thing in mexico i guess. which hotel are you staying at? i'll be at the hampton inn in san diego the 27th, 29th stay in touch...

Rojasanoll glad you're doing so well. sounds like you're doing wonderful.Been thinking of ya.

Just spoke with receptionist at Dr. Almanza's office found that he charges extra 800.00 to repair Hiatal Hernia in addition to lapband. I feel this is reasonable, I don't know if I even have a hernia, but it is very prevalent in my family and I have some of the symptoms. Just wanted to know ahead of time about the cost. It has to be paid at time of paying for surgery.

hope all goes well with the new dr.

I hope: ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, & sadiebrown have all the prayers for their upcoming surgeries tomorrow. Keep us in touch...

Chances are you'll lose the weight. More people lose weight than not! Isn't that nice to know?

I'm having surgery august 28th in tijuana with dr. almanza-reyes. Is anyone else going that day? I'm staying at the Hampton Inn in San Diego the 27th, the 29th, and heading home the 30th...Wish I could find someone going this day.

Mean people so suck!!!

I named mine Gertrude (gertie for short) about a month ago!! haha

Oh at 1:30 are you nervous? Take care...

Rojasonall have you already had surgery? Been thinking about ya...

Welcome Jessica!

The 2nd edition BANDWAGON. I love it it's a nice thick book covering everything to do with pre-during-post op lapband. I'm so excited I can barely stand myself...

People are rude... I had a co-worker say yesterday "you won't look good skinny" I told her I would look good skinny, and I'll be health as well. Made me soooo mad. I didint' even mention it to her either, she had heard through the grape-vine I was having surgery...

Jean loved your book, just realized who you are. It's my new Bible. Thanks so much for it.

a pillow to spling your abdomen with with when getting up or coughing. Helps with the pain/discomfort... Stuff to read/computer/phone of course. Hope all goes okay with you...

I'm taking 7 days off after surgery just in case I feel like crap. I can't work as a nurse for 12 hours feeling bad... I have to be attentive to 30 patients and can't afford to be distracted with pain at work... this is my weeks vacation for this 6 months...

good luck to all of you having surgery today!

Is it your food choices Maybe? Might need to step back down to ful liquidsl and see if it still happens to help determine if it is food choices or if your too tight... Take care and keep in touch