Hiatal Hernia Repair - Help

Jeen423 · 04-20-2008, 06:39 AM

I got my hiatal hernia (which I didn't even know I had) repaired when my band was put in last Thursday the 17th. Some of the gas and suture pain is letting up but I have a fairly constant burn in the center of my chest. Does that have anyhting to do with fixing the hernia and putting in the LAP-BAND^® together?
Thanks

Luscious · 04-20-2008, 06:57 AM

Hi There, first of all, congratulations on getting your band done - sorry to hear about the hernia, but glad for you that its fixed.

I think you should ring your doctor to ask about the chest pain - put your mind at ease.

MissyL · 04-20-2008, 07:26 AM

I got banded on tuesday and had the same problem, they said my hiatal hernia was HUGE and thank goodness they fixed that up for me.

Yes i do think we get extra pain, i had the same pain for about 5 days today it seems to hardly be there today so i think i'm getting better YAY!... i say that you should give it a week if you're still in pain give your doctor a call but i'm sure you'll be fine and on your way to loosing weight successfully :)

Mrs. Green · 04-20-2008, 08:21 AM

Hi, I was banded on April 9th and had a Hernia repair. I also experienced alot of pain in the centre of my chest. I think it is part of the healing process we go through as my pain has now gone away.

thtalks · 04-20-2008, 09:17 AM

I was banded last November and also had a hernia repair( which lasted about 3 weeks grr) but yea, the burning pain was closer over my heart and kind of into my shoulder. Everyone said it was gas or it would hurt only when I had enough to eat but it eventually went away.

Sue Magoo · 04-20-2008, 10:51 AM

Hi Jeen:

I had a hernia repair last year when I was banded. I believe that when they fix your hiatal hernia they sew some mesh in there. I recall having some pulling and alot of pain in the center too. However, I think it's so close to where my port is I'm not sure if it was hernia pain or port pain.

Hope you feel better soon.

Sue