help: dr. wants to refer me to Boston

[Newbeginnings 0]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to update everyone on my news. I went to my dr on oct 30 and was told because of my hiatal hernia being so large, 5cm, that I have 3 choices.... 1. go ahead and schedule LBS and once he gets the scope in and see's what my hernia looks like he will either do the L.b. or fix my hernia. The problem with him fixing my hernia is he does it right and it removes the skin from around the back of the stomach which will ruin any chances of me ever getting a lapband. Also i would have to go into surgery not knowing if I was going to wake up with my dream, the band, or having a hernia fixed that doesn't even cause me trouble. 2. If the hernia is as big as he thinks it is, he could switch out his tools and do an open gastric bypass, which to me isn't an option. 3. Refer me to boston to some specialist down there. I an leaning towards this one as my dr has only done about 100 LBS and I think because of his inexperience, he is being overly cautious. Other people have told me on here that they got the band having bigger hernia's than me and had them fixed at the same time. I am devastated. I have done all the requirements they have asked and now I don't know if I will have to start all over again. I was supposed to be scheduled for surgery in nov but because of this setback, i might be back to square one. does anyone know what it is like to drive in boston and what hospital they do LBS at and the name of the dr? Sorry to be so long but I just don't know what to do anymore. Part of me wants to just give up but I usually go by "whats worth having is worth fighting for" motto.

Newbeginnings or almost new beginnings

[mmsmom 1]

I see Dr. Mun at the Faulkner, associated with Brigham and Womens. At first I found the ride to be a nightmare, but as I've gone there several times now, it isn't so bad. I've tried different routes and found one that works for me. So far so good and he has an excellent reputation. I expect to be banded this month. : )

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I'd absolutely go for the 2nd opinion!! Without a doubt.

Not sure why you would have to start everything all over again. The diagnostics are done, right? Those should transfer. You will have to resubmit to insurance probably but you just need them to review the new doc.

[METALBAND 0]

Go to Boston....they have the experience. Honest the ride is worth it!

[Ariel 1]

Without a doubt go to Boston. I went to Dr. Ashley Vernon at Brigham and Womens and i absolutly love her and her whole staff. The aftercare has been amazing.