VSG and Hernia Surgery - anyone?

[2013newme 42]

well - I am post surgery now (hernia repaired too) - and didn't have acid reflux before (at least the symptoms) - but I do now.... they have put me on a medicine that I take now - but they said it goes away after a while - it is the new stomach getting used to everything.... but it may not go away - some people it doesn't - so the verdict is still out....

[alw1981 2]

I had a hiatal hernia that I didn't know about. My doctor fixed it during my sleeve surgery. I used to have terrible heartburn and reflux and since the surgery my heartburn has been minimal. I haven't even taken a tums.

[vinostacy 2]

Looks like it's a toss up, I am hoping that the repair will finally give me some relief. My surgery isn't scheduled yet, still have psych eval left.

[Sleever963 12]

According to my doctor most people having a bariatric procedure does have a hiatal hernia. They usually confirm if you have one or not when they do the scope procedure before surgery. I was told it is a very common part of bariatric surgery anymore. The doctor who done my surgery actually has a doctor who works with him to solely repair the hiatal hernias.

[Sleever963 12]

I dont' recall any additional discomfort solely from the hernia repair. (I didn't know I had one until my doctor had the scope performed when I was preparing for surgery.) My doctor told us we wouldn't have any idea any additional procedure was even conducted. It's nothing to be worried about.

[busybeingme 112]

I'm so glad I found this feed. I just found out I have a hh too... It's painful, every time I eat.. I'm 8 weeks til surgery and want it done today just to fix my hernia.