Has anyone been denied because of hiatal hernia?

[Kristine73 1]

I just got an approval for a consultation w/a surgeon through my ins co, which it tricare prime.

I was diagnosed, via endoscope, w/a hiatal hernial around 1994. I tend to forget about it, unless I eat or drink something w/true mint in it.

I've read where many times the hernia can be repaired at the same time as the lap-band surgery. Just wondering if it'll throw a monkey wrench into the apporval process. :welldoneclap:

Thanks

Kristine

Edited April 5, 2009 by Kristine73

[sandi1011 0]

hi,

i do have a herna and they are going to repair in surgery, so i do not think you should have any problems.

surgery date april 20:thumbup:

sandi

[toot3276 0]

Hi I have the same thing and was diagnosed with it while going through the approval process..I have Aetna and it did not effect my approval. My Dr. repaired the hernia and did the lapband at the same time! Good Luck!

[1RockinMom 0]

I didnt even know i had one til my Upper GI, i think you need to have it repaired before the band or at the same time. My Dr did it while he placed the band. good luck!