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[Joy1961 134]

Hi Im new. Ive posted a couple of times but mostly read all the great info here

Im all ready for my band except for i found out i have a hiatal hermia and bad acid reflux. I will find out tomorrow whats next. Worried this will hold up my surgery. Anybody know anything about

[Starfish0727 0]

Hi Joy, I am also fairly new, I had my surgery last week Wednesday the 12th. As part of my lap band surgery I was told my surgeon would repair a hiatal hernia if he found one, turns out I did and didn't know it. I did have some reflux but it was never that bad. I am not sure if that is common with every surgeon but it would be worth checking. Good luck!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Hi Joy! I bet at least half the people on here have had a hernia repair at time of banding, so don't worry about that.

I've had a hernia for years and they really don't do anything about them, but I know with LB it's important to repair it.

I'm having surgery 10/15 after 6mths of supervised diet, psych eval & healthy eating class my insurance required.

Welcome to the forum! You'll learn a lot and find a lot of support too.

Best wishes on your journey!