Question about a hiatel hernia~please

marieze · 02-17-2008, 12:31 PM

When I was banded last Wednesday my surgeon told me that she repaired a small hiatel hernia I had. I read a little about the hiatel hernia, don't really understand too much about it and wondered this: does that mean some of the reflux, heartburn etc. I had from certain foods/overeating will be gone now? What will I now see in the way of benefit from having that repaired?

Marie

Claytaco · 02-17-2008, 01:18 PM

Hiatel hernias are often found on patients getting weight loss procedures. I've heard the doctors here say that they have to fix them every week on patients. They are often a source of pain and discomfort. I am sure that having your small hernia repaired now will prevent pain in the future.

You should feel an improvement in your symptoms.

How have you been doing? Do you feel better yet? I hope that you are feeling well.

Best wishes,

Clay

Zach's Mom · 02-17-2008, 02:57 PM

I also had a hernia repaired during my LAP-BAND^® surgery. Since that day I have yet to have any heartburn or acid reflux!. Good luck to you on your journey.

Sandy63 · 02-17-2008, 05:18 PM

My hiatial hernia was also repaired during surgery. I haven't had reflux or heartburn since!

JaxBandster · 02-17-2008, 05:35 PM

Same thing here, I had a large hernia and since it was repaired I have not had any heartburn, acid reflux, etc. Of course, I just started real food a few days ago and haven't eaten near the amounts I used to so that could have something to do with it as well. But my doctor said that I wouldn't have anymore GERD.

alldunn33 · 02-17-2008, 05:55 PM

I also had a hernia repaired while having the band put on. Before the surgery I had been taking Prilocec (or Nexium) everyday or I would be in horrible discomfort-- after surgery (and having the hernia sewd up) I'm great and haven't needed any med's. Discomfort, reflux, etc is all gone! :)

donnaw725 · 02-17-2008, 06:01 PM

My Doctor found that I have a small hiatal hernia and he said that he will repair it when he does the band.I've had reflux since my gallbladder came out but I knew nothing about the hernia til I had a barium swallow.

Shalee04 · 02-17-2008, 06:05 PM

I topo had a very large Hiatel hernia repaired suring my LAP-BAND^® surgery. I had been dealing with the problem for years and was living on antacids and prescription meds for it. Since surgery 3 months ago I have had NOT one episode of reflux at all.... I feel wonderfull!!!

ebonie · 02-17-2008, 06:35 PM

I'm glad you asked this question, I also had one and was curious if any one else did too? I haven't had any heartburn either, its wonderful. I was taking antacids all the time.

aefizzy · 02-17-2008, 07:04 PM

I had a hiatal hernia repired as well during my procedure. I felt like it probably lengthened my recovery time a little bit, but I was really glad it was done. My doctor was suprised by mine b/c I never complaied about heart burn etc... but in retrospect I had stopped eating foods that caused me discomfort. Now I feel much better! I can even drink orange juice again which was a big problem before!

cowboysfan · 02-17-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marieze

When I was banded last Wednesday my surgeon told me that she repaired a small hiatel hernia I had. I read a little about the hiatel hernia, don't really understand too much about it and wondered this: does that mean some of the reflux, heartburn etc. I had from certain foods/overeating will be gone now? What will I now see in the way of benefit from having that repaired?

Marie

Yep! Same thing here. I had a large hiatal hernia that my LAP-BAND^® surgeon repaired during the surgery. I had no idea it was there, but had always suffered with heartburn. Four months out & I haven't had 1 bout with heartburn. I'm so glad they found it. However, I was told (and this scared the crap out of me), that if they get large enough, and go undetected, that they have the possibility of bursting (like a balloon) and because this particular kind of hernia is so close to your heart, that if it burst, it could kill you. I'm not trying to freak anyone out, that's just what was told to me by the staff.

Chrisann · 02-18-2008, 12:00 AM

I had the hietal hernia too, but never knew I had one. Never experienced reflux or heartburn. In fact the recovery from the repair of it hurt more than when I had it.

arizonalisa1967 · 02-18-2008, 12:12 AM

Yes exactly, I actually had my band on 2/11 and had a huge huge hernia, dr. said it was the biggest he ever seen....... so yes no more heartburn, acid reflux.......