Gall Bladder And Hernias

[norozco 18]

My date is 9/24. I've already done my reg for hospital and all my blood work. Doc called and said I have gallstones and will remove my gallbladder. He also said I have a hiatal hernia... I thought you would only know that once inside??

Anyone else have these things fixed/removed?

[Jrzydva 38]

Hey Norozco! YES I had my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago laproscopically. I was also diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. You're absolutely correct they can see a hernia and the true size of it by looking at it head-on during surgery. If you had an endoscopy done, they can see when you have one but not how badly it is. I was told mine was insignificant however, a previous gastrologist blew it up and made it more than it was. My surgeon inform me prior to surgery the following: "If your hernia is very large, I can stich it but the sleeve may not be an option. I can give you gastric bypass as an option, but if you don't want that, I'll just close you up with nothing because a hernia and lap band is not a good combination." Apparently, it was not as bad as I thought and I have a successful, (thusfar), sleeve. I forgot to inquire if she had to stitch it closed during surgery. Your surgeon is correct, he can fix both during your surgery. However, be prepared for your navel to be more sore than it would have been post traditional sleeve because the gallbladder is pulled out through the navel. Best wishes and you'll be fine!!

[norozco 18]

Thanks for the info!! But my actual question is can they tell if you have the hernia just from blood work?? That's all I've has plus my gall bladder scan ... And it's strange I've never had heart Burn or reflux

[Ready4success 380]

If you have an EGD, they'll see it then. If you don't have to get one done, it'll be a pleasant surprise, and they'll repair it during surgery.