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So. I found out today during my EGD that I have a hiatal hernia (small). Has anyone else had one, and did it have any effect on your surgery?

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I believe they will fix it while they're doing the vsg, at least my Dr. does.

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My gastro said the same thing.

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They found that I had one during surgery and fixed it. Probably the reason I had such terrible acid reflux for years. None since surgery BONUS!

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I've heard most surgeons fix that problem during your surgery. Nice huh :-)

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It shouldn't cause you any issues, just don't try to lift anything or strain yourself for several weeks.

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Yeah, had one of those that is till I had my sleeve and it was repaired by my Dr.

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They found that I had one during surgery and fixed it. Probably the reason I had such terrible acid reflux for years. None since surgery BONUS!

That is what Im hoping fir, no reflux after surgery!!

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I had a moderate hernia which was causing moderate to severe heartburn.

My dr repaired it durring VSG.

I took Omneprezrole for 3 months post op and quit. I have not had a SINGLE instance of heartburn since.

That alone was worth the surgery!! :)

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Roughly 1/2 of all WLS patients have hiatal hernias

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I had a moderate hernia which was causing moderate to severe heartburn.

My dr repaired it durring VSG.

I took Omneprezrole for 3 months post op and quit. I have not had a SINGLE instance of heartburn since.

That alone was worth the surgery!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

This is what I am hoping for as well!!

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