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I am in the process of all the things I need completed to be submitted to insurance company for approval. I had my EGD today and it revealed a hiatal hernia. The surgeon stated he could repair it when I have the VSG. Did anyone have both repaired? I am wondering what does that mean for recovery time, pain, getting back to work liquid intake.... I plan to ask him when I go for my follow up (and not under anesthesia cocktail) :) . So nay feed back would be greatly appreciated.

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I had both done at the same time. I'm not even sure I knew about the hernia until after surgery... I didn't have any pain that I associated as specifically the hernia repair. My pain was always managed well. I don't think it makes the recovery time any different. My surgeon made it sound just like an extra stitch or two... If your experience is like mine, don't even worry about it! =)

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I have a hernia but didn't have it repaired. My surgeon said it wasn't necessary....

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I also had a hernia repair...no pain...just said may feel a little tight when swallowing, but I didn't notice any difference!

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My surgeon discovered a hiatal hernia during the surgery and he repaired it at that time. I don't think it made any impact on my recovery - which - I am happy to say was totally uneventful, a couple of days of minor discomfort and being tired. Then back to being and feeling just fine.

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Same here, had a one too didnt even know it. They repaired it while they did surgery. Just a few extra stitchin. No worries

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Thanks guys. He had to do biopsy also and have some esophagitis going on from reflux damage. So will wait for the biopsy results. I do my psych consult next week and then we can submit to BCBS for approval.

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I am in the process of all the things I need completed to be submitted to insurance company for approval. I had my EGD today and it revealed a hiatal hernia. The surgeon stated he could repair it when I have the VSG. Did anyone have both repaired? I am wondering what does that mean for recovery time' date=' pain, getting back to work liquid intake.... I plan to ask him when I go for my follow up (and not under anesthesia cocktail) :) . So nay feed back would be greatly appreciated.[/quote']

I had both done at the same time instead of one incision you get five recovery was fine really bad gas but that it you'll be fine

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I also had it too... I still have a hard time with mine!!! It is also very uncomfortable when I wear a bra!!!!!! It's still a little swollen.. I had my surgery 12/31/2012....

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I had surgery yesterday (2/5/13) and it was discovered that I too had a hernia. My doctor repaired it but as a result I have had pain when taking deep breathes. Besides that I'm alive and kicking.

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