Hiatal Hernia...

[SD2013 13]

I had an EGD test yesterday and found out that I have a hiatal hernia. Is this something that will need to be repaired BEFORE my sleeve surgery or do they repair it at the same time? I have read that some have the repair at the same time but they did not know there was a hernia before hand.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

Mine was repaired at the time of my surgery.......I didn't know I had it before the surgery. BUT, it would explain the awful heartburn I had for years prior to the surgery!!

[SD2013 13]

I thought the same thing when my husband told me what they found. Wish I could have had it done a long time ago!!!

[TES 858]

It can be repaired at the time of surgery. Hiatal hernias are very common--my surgeon repairs them in 90 percent of patients who get VSG.

[nervousnellie 50]

I just had my surgery today and Dr. repaired one that I didn't know I had either. My surgeon said the same thing as TES'--most sleeve patients have them and many have no idea. It's very common!

[SD2013 13]

I am sort of relieved to know the reason for my acid problems. Now to get it repaired so I don't have any more issues! Ive been worried all day wondering if I will end up having to have repairs done before sleeve surgery.

[Butterfly66 63]

I had mine repaired the day of surgery as well. I also didn't know I had one. Haven't had heartburn since!

[Tamiz67 3]

Thanks for info..I went today for my endo & found out I have one also.