should i be worried about herina repair

[Mytime45 17]

I recently find out that I have an hernia and it need to be repair during my surgery, can I get some advice if I should be worried ?

my surgery is April 9, is approaching fast I am excited just concern about this hernia that I never even knew I had.

[AuntieLala83 81]

I recently find out that I have an hernia and it need to be repair during my surgery, can I get some advice if I should be worried ? my surgery is April 9, is approaching fast I am excited just concern about this hernia that I never even knew I had.

I had a hiatal hernia that no one knew about until my actual surgery. It's no big deal and doesn't make a difference to how you feel except the large incision may be a little more sore since that's the one they use to fix everything. I was also a band to sleeve so they used that hole to take out my band and port as well. Easy breezy! Let me know if you have any more questions

[SkinnyMinnyIwillBe 16]

I recently find out that I have an hernia and it need to be repair during my surgery, can I get some advice if I should be worried ?

my surgery is April 9, is approaching fast I am excited just concern about this hernia that I never even knew I had.

I am like MYTIME45, I also had a hiatal hernia that they discovered during surgery and repaired. I do feel discomfort if moving in certain directions, nothing horrible, but noticeable. Also was given a longer restriction time for lifting and exercising.

[millergirl314 168]

I also had the hernia repair as well. I have an additional incision from my fix but I think that's all. Pretty easy :-)

[Iambeautiful 100]

I was tested before surgery with an EGD when they discovered my hiatal hernia. I couldn't tell which was causing me grief after surgery the sleeve surgery or the repair of the HH...... I think it was a combination of both. The swelling of the espogus and sleeve after surgery made it hard for me to drink fluids and I had a huge amount of nausea with some vommitting.... I had to stay in the hospital longer as I wasn't getting all my fluids in for one thing. The dr. says that sometimes the sleeve patients have more nausea post surgery than the bypass patients..... This is my story but everyone is different. I think everyone should know what could happen after surgery so you won't be surprised later. I had no idea that i would have reacted so severely with nausea post surgery because a lot of people don't have this problem.... Good Luck with your surgery.

[AmyV 82]

I too had a hiatal hernia that dr didn't know about before surgery. Let me tell you, the weight loss on the sleeve is remarkable (24 lbs in 3.5 weeks) but the lack of acid reflux is even more amazing!!! I've been able to add hot sauce to my food and haven't been affected at all!! It's so great!! I have had issues with pain at the larger incision, but that is starting to lessen.

Edited March 24, 2014 by AmyV

[sleevedinseattle 3]

Hernia repairs are common and needed for heavy set people. My doctor preformed a hernia repair, on me while doing the sleeve surgery. I would make sure you like and trust your doctor! You will be fine and great!

[sleevedinseattle 3]

I was tested before surgery with an EGD when they discovered my hiatal hernia. I couldn't tell which was causing me grief after surgery the sleeve surgery or the repair of the HH...... I think it was a combination of both. The swelling of the espogus and sleeve after surgery made it hard for me to drink fluids and I had a huge amount of nausea with some vommitting.... I had to stay in the hospital longer as I wasn't getting all my fluids in for one thing. The dr. says that sometimes the sleeve patients have more nausea post surgery than the bypass patients..... This is my story but everyone is different. I think everyone should know what could happen after surgery so you won't be surprised later. I had no idea that i would have reacted so severely with nausea post surgery because a lot of people don't have this problem.... Good Luck with your surgery.

I too had all of the above things you mentioned. Severe pain drinking for 4-6 weeks. Nausea. I threw up,almost every day the first 3 months! I'm 8 months out, and how easily I have forgotten how I felt after surgery!

[The Laughing Cat 54]

I knew I had a hiatal hernia for a long time and took medication (omeprazole) for it. The med worked well but still I had occasional GERD and heartburn. The hernia repair made a huge difference. No more problems and no more medication. I got an extra incision due to the repair, I'm grateful that could be done the same time as my surgery. My recovery was without any problems because of it.

[mandynichole 169]

No I had mine done it was a piece of cake! (No pun intended) at first I thought it didn't work but now that I'm a year out intake no reflux meds!!! You'll be happy! Don't worry! Good luck

[Mytime45 17]

Thanks guys for all the good advice, I feel so much better now. I go for my pre-op on wed 3/26 I guess I will be starting my liquid diet than. I am super excited about this surgery. .Good luck and God bless to all the April Sleever out there...

[awold0 246]

Thanks guys for all the good advice, I feel so much better now. I go for my pre-op on wed 3/26 I guess I will be starting my liquid diet than. I am super excited about this surgery. .Good luck and God bless to all the April Sleever out there...

Just wanted to add one more. I too had a Hernia and found out prior to Surgery. Doctor did at the satime as my sleeve. I have been off meds and have no acid 8 months out. I have to say that alone is one of the best things for me having this surgery! So happy.