Recurring Hiatal Hernia

[Doreen Dumelle-Kneller 1]

I had my Lap Band Removed and Hiatal Hernia repaired last month (11/04/13). I got approved for Sleeve surgery next week 12/31/13.

I went for my pre-op testing (Chest XRay, Upper GI, Blood work, Pulmonary Testing) and they said I still have a Hiatal Hernia that he is going to repair when they do the sleeve on Tuesday. The doctor's nurse/assistant said it was a Recurring Hernia.

I don't understand how this could happen. I didn't lift anything that weighed more than a gallon of milk and I have not thrown up since having the band removed.

Has anybody else have this ?

I am starting to doubt my surgeons skill set. I am using the same surgeon that placed my lap-band in 2008, removed the band and repaired a hernia last month. I wasn't feeling nervous until I received this phone call today.

Edited December 28, 2013 by Doreen Dumelle-Kneller

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I'm not a doctor, but I've heard of this. Ask your surgeon. Ask why it happened. Ask what the chances of it recurring again are. I know my hiatle was "fixed" with just a few stitches between my stomach and diaphragm so the method of fixing may have been undone by the removal (?).

Good luck.