Debbbiee

Hello. I have severe Gerd. My EGD today showed hiatal hernia, gastritis and esophagitis. My doctor has already mentioned converting to bypass as a solution. I'm willing to do anything at this point, and want the pain gone yesterday. The nighttime episodes of asperating acid is scaring me. For those that have converted from the sleeve, did they make you go through another 6 months of classes? Thank you for any information. Debbie

I'm still trying to wrap my head around a $1250 program fee. It's a mandatory fee, good for a lifetime and is not covered by insurance. It is for the program to provide educational and emotional support needed to adjust the psychological changes that occur during the transition. It includes pre-operative education and postoperative support groups not covered by insurance. If my insurance requires a nutrition class, that will be an extra $100. I'm not sure if I should pay the 1250 or contact my primary doctor and see if I can be referred to a different facility. That sounds like most people don't have to pay this fee. Does anyone know if it's easy to have a h m o change where/what doctor the referral is to?