Hiatal Hernia

[Kimber262 2]

I was told at my last appointment I have a Hiatal Hernia and that the surgeon will fix it during the gastric sleeve surgery. My surgery is scheduled for July 1st. Has anyone else had this and what's your experience with it?

[Bob2013 326]

Its common, Its good that your surgeon looks for them and fixes them while they have you on the table. Not all surgeons do.

[Katy Momma 4]

I was in the same situation. I swear most of my pain after was from the hernia repair. Take things slow & easy after surgery. A small pillow to hold against your stomach when getting up & sneezing will come in handy. Best of luck!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

My husband and I both had the hiatal hernia. No problem, no pain after surgery, easy recovery, hardly felt we had any surgery, needed no pain meds after 24 got home (less than 24 hours in hospital). Very common. Best wishes!

[ChronicJam 40]

I had a nissen fundoplication in 2001 to repair a hiatal hernia, and now I have another one that is going to be repaired during my sleeve. I'm a bit nervous, because he's going to have to work around and possibly undo the previous repair.

[Kimber262 2]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm a little nervous as I only found out about it while looking over some of my paperwork. My pre-op appt. with my doctor is Thursday, 6/26 and hopefully he'll explain exactly what it is and what needs to be done. I don't want it to set back my surgery.

[Butterflyhigh 504]

My doctor discovered a hiatal hernia while performing my sleeve surgery. There was some tenderness at the location of the hernia repair, but I would not classify it as pain.