BLAKQUEEN 33 Posted September 24, 2022 I also am waiting for a decision. I first had a lap band, which damaged my esophagus a little and I also had a hiatal hernia repaired then. I had a revision to a sleeve in 2014 because of my problems with the band. Now I have severe Gerd, just crazy bad. I had reflux before my first surgery due to my hernia. My hiatal hernia has returned and I also have an abdominal hernia. So now I need a bypass for the Gerd although during Covid I gained over 50 lbs. in 2019 I was at 157lbs now I am at 230. good luck 1 Chancey99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleLady 277 Posted September 29, 2022 I went through the same thing a few months ago due to a hiatal hernia that had become almost strangulated. The 'reason' for my surgery was hernia repair, and that is what the insurance company approved. As my surgeon said, "we went in to fix the hernia and a bypass just happened". Where did you have your surgery.Sent from my SM-G996U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLAKQUEEN 33 Posted February 25, 2023 Temple University hospital, Philadelphia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites