Banded Tuesday, Hiatal Hernia (who Knew?!), And Pain...

[hotpink7 0]

Hello beautiful bandsters,

Anyone come out of surgery with the news that you had a huge hiatal hernia that had to be repaired? What is the recovery for that, and what did you eat? I'm having a hard time even drinking, due to the pain in my chest, so I know I'm not getting in my required fluids. Is this normal?

[kath109 1]

I was banded Monday and they told me they had to repair hiatal hernia too. They didn't say if large or not. I am able to take the full liquids well and only time I have any chest pain is occasionally I feel like I need to burp but it won't come up and I get a short-lived pain in center of chest. But for most part fluids are going down fine. Probably due to size of yours that it is uncomfortable -- hopefully it will lessen each day.

[hotpink7 0]

Thanks Newbie! One day at a time.

[MelindaH 3]

Hi, and congratulations on your band. I am one week out today. The only thing I can suggest is that it is really important to breathe deep. Use a pillow over your chest. I thought I was over the gas pain but, oh man, has it hurt today. I know that the recovery on a hernia repair takes longer so pace yourself, hon.

All the best on your journey to good health. Take good care.

Melinda

[JinTx 19]

I had hiatal hernia repair with my band. Surgery was thurs and i did not feel decent til wed however i stopped pain meds sat, started driving kids to school tues, back to work thurs. First week was awful. Hang in there! I have lost 50 pounds and dont regret my decision one bit!!

[Kellymenefee 10]

Oh my gosh!! I had the same thing! The way my doctor told me about it made it seem like it was no big deal, but holy cow I was in pain!! It got so bad the evening of my surgery ( I had outpatient and was home by noon) my husband took me back to the hospital and they kept me for 2 days hooked up to massive pain meds. It will take longer for you to heal, and it's not a comfortable process. Take food slowly, you'll have more swelling than a normal lap band patient. Good luck sugar, and keep us posted!!

Kelly

[oliversmomma 10]

I found out I have a 2cm hiatal hernia that will be repaired during my surgery on Dec. 21st. Worried because I don't have hardly any time off at work.

Did they tell you how large it was? Did you have any symptoms before surgery that it was causing? I've been nausea for 3 months and dry heave every time I brush my teeth. Pretty sure the hernia is the cause. So looking forward to not having the nausea!

[hotpink7 0]

Thank you all. This helps! Oliversmomma, I really didn't have any symptoms, other than some pretty bad heartburn. Just make sure to ask your doctor how you should treat it afterwards.

[new chapter in life 5]

I too was banded Tuesday & had hernia repaired also. I was told about 4 years ago that I had a small hernia & it was nothing to worry about. Well I get out of surgery & I have this big old incision on my belly!! Holy crap! lol I think thats whats adding to my pain/discomfort. But they really stressed walking & moving around to get the gas & anesthesia out & it does work! 12 lbs down & alot more to go but Im on my way!

[Colin 4]

My story is the same as everyone else. Told about the "repair......no charge" when I woke up. My problem is, I can't figure out what is band pain and what is repair pain.

[cantbetoothinortoorich 20]

Found this link very interesting:

http://www.hcgresources.com/shoulderpain.html

[Violet953 46]

​What is a hernia? I have been tested for all kinds of things, I think they would have told me if I had one right? Do all obese people have them? I have been very nauseous lately and have been feeling terrible...do you think that's why???