R/A and VSG surgery

I have had R/A for over a decade, as a result of taking steroids my weight have been like a bouncing ball.

I have been cleared by PCP,cardiologist,nut,psych and i had a EDG, the Dr. found a hiatal hernia. The hernia can be repaired when the vsg is done. I have been cleared for surgery  Scheduled for mid-December  Do anyone have r/a and had vsg?