Hiatal Hernia

[missivory1980 7]

Hello everyone yesterday I went for my EGD and the doctor said I have a Hiatal Hernia and he will fix it durning my sleeve surgery on 3/27/12! Has anyone else had this problem does it make the recovery time worst?

[hope2Bfitand40 37]

I had a hiatal hernia repair, and I don't think my recovery was any worse. I did take my pain medicine regularly about the first week.

On day 6, it was like a switch and I started feeling better and being able to take drinks, rather than sips.

I don't have any more specific info on the hernia, as I see my doctor tomorrow.

I am 2 weeks post op (today) and I feel great.

Hope this helps!

[spadesmcloven 8]

I have been having lots of problems standing and just got my band removed and sleeve at the same time. I was told that my doc fixed a hiatal hernia that I had. I have no pain except for the ng tube at the hospital and gas in my shoulder now. It should work out great for you. Good luck!!!! I guess it is common to have a hiatal hernia seem to read it a lot on this forum.

[Dooter 1,457]

Yep. I had one repaired. I had to take the pain meds for two full weeks because of it. It wasn't horrific or anything, but I really did need to take it that long. Right at two weeks it just stopped hurting.

The pain the hernia was causing me was much worse though, so I was really glad to get it fixed.

[missivory1980 7]

Thanks everyone for the information!

[hadouni 301]

I had a haital hernia repaired with my sleeve and I wouldn't have known if he hadn't told me. My recovery was great. I slept in a recliner chair the first two nights home because it was most comfortable. I had surgery Monday morning, home Tuesday afternoon and I think my last pain pill was on Thursday. I didn't need to use many of them so I consider myself really lucky. I think the hernia repair is just a couple stitches, not a big deal compared to what they'll do to your stomach!

[slimthickens 28]

I had my EGD last month and they told me I also have a hiatal hernia that will need to be repaired. It must be common for overweight people to have them since so many of us will need them repaired during our VSG's.

[emily_0192010 168]

First, it is very, very common for them to find hiatal hernias. I had one but I didn't know about it until my follow-up visit 7 days later lol! My surgeon was showing me pictures of the procedure and he was like "and that was your hernia"... kinda felt bad because the first thing I blurted out was "did you fix it?" he looked kinda hurt and was like "of course I fixed it, I wasn't going to leave it there!"

I was on pain meds for only a couple days after I got home (so maybe 4-5 days after the day of the surgery including in the hospital). I have heard many people say they didn't need any at all, so maybe because I had the hernia I had more pain? But either way, it wasn't anything horrible. Oh, and the other thing is that my surgery was a bit longer because of it... but I certainly didn't know the difference!

Good luck and don't let it worry you!