Pros and cons on hiatal hernia repair with mesh and VSG

[christy38 17]

Is there anyone that knows anything about VSG & hiatal hernia repair Mesh? Had any complications ?

[DUBrookie03 142]

Hi,

I had a hiatal hernia repaired with my VSG this past Monday. I do not know if mesh was used. I have had a little trouble getting things down, but that is most likely due to the extra swelling associated with the repair.

Good luck!

[christy38 17]

Thanks so much for your advice ! How are you feeing now? Best of luck on your journey hopefully ill be on the other side soon!

[Holly5.3 423]

I had hiatal hernia repair also, but they stitched it (I have a photo album - adorable!) with disolving thread. I believe most of my discomfort was from the hernia - my stomach never hurt and my incisions healed so fast I didn't believe they removed my stomach! But the hernia threw my through a loop - I returned to work a week too soon - I have to swivel and stretch a lot at my desk in a elementary school office, after my 1st day back, I left home at the end of the day buckled over in pain. Stayed home and rested another week (dr. suggested 3 weeks home anyway, this was the 3rd week). Thank you to Super Storm Sandy, I got another 3 days home (Oct. 29-31st) with pay (I used up all my sick time, so it was a blessing in disguise to get 3 days off without using my vacation time.) I have another two hernias that have to be repaired after I've lost 100 pounds - whoopie! Can't wait for more surgery! (Honestly, I don't know how people get addicted to plastic surgery, I hate hospitals, recovery and having boo-boos!) Good luck and be sure to rest!

[christy38 17]

Thanks so much for your story , I kind didn't understand what happened with the hernia and "loop" kinda confusing.. But that's so much and i hope everything works out fine!