lap band and hiatal hernia

[abominableglib 0]

That was a surprise last friday. I didn't even know I had it. Anyone else have one repaired at the same time as lap band? Did it slow down your recovery? I'm still sleeping a lot from the pain meds and not doing much. Thanks!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

That was a surprise last friday. I didn't even know I had it. Anyone else have one repaired at the same time as lap band? Did it slow down your recovery? I'm still sleeping a lot from the pain meds and not doing much. Thanks!

Obesity is one cause of hiatal hernias. So they are pretty common for us folks. I didn't know I had one either until my doc told me he found one and fixed it during banding.

It usually just requires a single stitch, it's no big deal at all. It shouldn't add much to recovery.

[ladyvase 0]

I also had one and was done on the same. I had a great recovery, all went well.

[Iluvharleys 15]

I had both done at the same time and all was fine!

[tkpreston86 1]

I had one too and no problems.

[Big As Life 0]

Yes, I had my band put on 4/6/07 and found out I had a hiatel hernia...the doctor repaired while doing the lapband...

[Kayford 0]

That was a surprise last friday. I didn't even know I had it. Anyone else have one repaired at the same time as lap band? Did it slow down your recovery? I'm still sleeping a lot from the pain meds and not doing much. Thanks!

I had a large hiatal hernia and was surprised also. Dr. Ortiz fixed it the same day prior to placing the lapband. Afterwards I realized I had lots of reflux but before the surgery I told him oh........maybe a little. Well AFTER-- what a difference. Now I never have reflux even when I eat spicy things.

[Teachlady 3]

Mine was fixed during lapband surgery too. Haven't had a bit of reflux or gas since. THANK goodness!!!!

[Analoren 2]

what are the synthomes of an Hernia hiatal?

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

what are the synthomes of an Hernia hiatal?

I'm sorry, I'm not exactly sure if what you are asking. Are you asking what a synonym or symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

[Analoren 2]

Im sorry for my spanglish!!

my question was about how are the symptoms of a hiatal hernia?!

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[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Im sorry for my spanglish!!

my question was about how are the symptoms of a hiatal hernia?!

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Hey, I speak Spanglish too! I once had a patient that would be getting IV fluids at home. I called him to tell him (in Spanglish) that his nurse would be there at 6PM to teach him how to use the equipment. Well, that is what I meant to tell him. Apparently what I actually said was a bit different. I told him his breastfeeder would be out at 6PM to teach him how to use the equipment. THAT was kind of embarrassing.

Hiatal Hernia:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099

[louise162 0]

I had an enormous hiatus hernia repaired during my lap band surgery but I knew I had one as I was very symptomatic i.e. chest pain, anaemia, extremely bad reflux. What I wasn't prepared for was how big it was. The hole in my diaphragm was approximately 2" in diameter and half of my stomach was in my chest. Fortunately my oesophagus was in the right place and it didn't affect the placing of the band. It took me about a month to recover and I wasn't allowed to do any exercise for another month in case I ripped the stitches placed in my diaphragm. I am now recovered and feel the best I've done in years.

[Analoren 2]

Hi... Great u speak spanglish! =) and ur case was funny, but hey the most important is that u try it! im gonna see that link about the hernia hiatal. i was thinkin i had that but i was at the doctor 20 minutes ago for an unfill and i feel soooo great now. hernia hiatal is not my case, gracias a dios!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Hi... Great u speak spanglish! =) and ur case was funny, but hey the most important is that u try it! im gonna see that link about the hernia hiatal. i was thinkin i had that but i was at the doctor 20 minutes ago for an unfill and i feel soooo great now. hernia hiatal is not my case, gracias a dios!

Something I have noticed and it is true 100% of the time for me. If I am TRYING to speak Spanish, I have yet to have a native Spanish speaker be annoyed or frustrated with what I just said. They are ALWAYS willing to help me and I take full advantage by asking for a word I don't know. I have learned enough Spanish that I can work my way through Mexico, I can speak medical Spanish to my patients, and I can muddle through a simple conversation. I have learned everything I do know from on line sources, my patients, and asking native Spanish speakers for help here and there. It's coming easier and easier.

Usually they will find a hiatal hernia during banding surgery and most docs will fix it right then and there. Obesity can cause such a hernia so many of us have/had them. If an unfill fixed your problems, sounds like it isn't likely a hernia causing the problems.