operation_newme 11 Posted July 3, 2014 Hi there! Hoping that some of you can help calm some of the nervous I have. I started my process through True Result Richardson last month. I have Cigna insurance and they won't cover my LapBand surgery because my BMI is not higher then 40. True results has instead recommended that I see if I have a Hiatal Hernia, if I do then insurance will cover almost have. If I don't I have to pay for all of it. Long story short I have my upper GI scheduled for July 8th. I'm super nervous! I was wondering if anyone else has gone through the Hiatal Hernia program. Any help would be great! Thank you, Tatiana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plopez 77 Posted July 3, 2014 Yes I went thru True Results in Austin. My insurance did not cover Good news is 95% people have hernias so .... I did and my insurance kicked in I paid the difference gif the lapband 3700 and make $108 payments a month otherwise I rituals have to have paid 9900 1 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 3, 2014 As bad as it sounds... Fingers crossed. I'm sure it will all work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plopez 77 Posted July 3, 2014 As bad as it sounds... Fingers crossed. I'm sure it will all work out. I prayed for a hernia. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady VS 1,147 Posted July 4, 2014 Yes, I had my surgery with True Results Houston. The doctor repaired the hernia and then placed the band. I have Aetna so they of course covered the surgery part but not the band. I'm still paying on that LOL but it's worth it. I'm three and a half years post op. Good luck to you. 1 catlover602 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 6, 2014 That's great! I'm sure it will all be worth it in the long run. Pretty much just ready to know if I have this hernia or not. Just two more days and I will know. Thanks for your reply. 1 Lady VS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsumbler 3 Posted July 8, 2014 I'm also scheduled for that procedure thru true results in Houston. Yes I have Cigna as well. My procedure to see if I have the hernia is July 28th. I'm super excited to start the journey to a better me. Please let me know how it went for you. Good luck tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 8, 2014 I'm also scheduled for that procedure thru true results in Houston. Yes I have Cigna as well. My procedure to see if I have the hernia is July 28th. I'm super excited to start the journey to a better me. Please let me know how it went for you. Good luck tomorrow! Congratulations on your dentition! I'm not going to lie I'm kinda nervous. Hopefully everything goes as planned. I will defiantly let you know. Hopefully they will let me know right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 8, 2014 Just got back home from my EGD. First time ever being under anesthesia. That was kinda crazy but everything went good. She let me know right away that I in fact do have a Hiatal Hernia. To be honest they seem to be sure that I had the hernia even before my test. Here we go! I start pre op diet in 2 days and surgery on the 24th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsumbler 3 Posted July 8, 2014 Wonderful, you are on your way! I can't say that I'm looking forward to the pre-op diet but I'm surely looking forward to getting off the Water pill for hypertension, less knee pain, lower A1C and getting my life back again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 8, 2014 Wonderful, you are on your way! I can't say that I'm looking forward to the pre-op diet but I'm surely looking forward to getting off the Water pill for hypertension, less knee pain, lower A1C and getting my life back again. Yes! I can not wait. I literally have 2 more days and I have to start my new life. Kind of crazy! I can't wait for you to start your journey. It really is a whole new life. As much as I'm dreading getting started I'm also trying to look at my pre op diet in a positive way just trying to get myself prepared for life after the band is placed. Best of luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyrickchick64 468 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Hi Op. I also have Cigna besides the hernia thing what other hoops are the having you jump? When did you start? How long did it take from the time of your first visit had it been? Edited July 14, 2014 by kyrickchick64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyrickchick64 468 Posted July 14, 2014 Hi Op. I also have Cigna besides the hernia thing what other hoods are the having you jump? When did you start? How long did it take from the time of your diary visit had it been Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyrickchick64 468 Posted July 14, 2014 Okay how do you erase accidental double posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
operation_newme 11 Posted July 14, 2014 Hi Op. I also have Cigna besides the hernia thing what other hoops are the having you jump? When did you start? How long did it take from the time of your first visit had it been? Hi. Thankfully there were really no hoops to jump through. Mostly just a lot of test. Had blood work and a test to check my heart and lungs the same day as my free first appointment on May 28th, then they did a body comp test, a phych eval, and the last test was my EGD on the 8th. I will be having surgery the 24th. So the whole process took about 2 months. It wasn't too bad. I have heard of of some that has gone a lot quicker. Good luck! Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites