VGB 130 Posted November 15, 2014 Is there anyone that had a sleeve with hiatal hernia repair? Is it painful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chele H 427 Posted November 15, 2014 I did.....not sure if the pain would be much different without the hiatal hernia repair. When I woke up I had stomach spasms, not so much pain. I don't really remember any unbearable pain. I stayed overnight in the hospital and had the best nurses who were very efficient and timely with pain and anti nausea meds. I never had any nausea but I took the meds on schedule just to be safe. I had my surgery at 7 a.m. I felt tired and crappy for most of the day but by around midnight I was walking the halls of the hospital. The only pain I had was from the largest incision which was uncomfortable for a week or two. I wish you the best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted November 15, 2014 How long were you off work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chele H 427 Posted November 15, 2014 I took two weeks off. I have read on here that many people go back in a week. I was too tired, I think it is the way my body reacts to anesthesia. This was not my first surgery so it has happened before. I didn't have much pain or discomfort but I felt I needed a nap every day plus I wanted to be able to be on pureed foods before I went back to work so I could bring yogurt or cottage cheese.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy812 794 Posted November 15, 2014 I had the sleeve and hiatal repair four weeks ago. For me, it was very painful. I did not have any gas pain, all surgery pain. My pain level was 9/10. The mistake I made was that I waited too long to ask for the pain meds. I stayed in the hospital for two days because the pain was so bad that my doctor didn't feel comfortable releasing me. I walked very little the first day. The second day I did better but it was extremely difficult. The lesson in the story is to take your pain meds timely. By the way, I took three weeks off, just returned Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jess9395 5,449 Posted November 15, 2014 I had both and had very little pain. Back to work in a week. I didn't even know I had the hiatal hernia repair until I overheard one of the nurses telling another nurse at shift change!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VGB 130 Posted November 15, 2014 I had both and had very little pain. Back to work in a week. I didn't even know I had the hiatal hernia repair until I overheard one of the nurses telling another nurse at shift change!!That is what I like to hear!!! I am not telling my job that I am having surgery! I have an office job and sit at my desk the entire day and type! I cannot wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Rain 245 Posted November 15, 2014 I had both done and had little pain or discomfort. I took two weeks off but I think I would have been fine with only one week. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noragretz 28 Posted November 16, 2014 My doctor said most people have a hiatal hernia, so I too had that repaired with the vsg. I had an out patient surgery so I didn't stay in the hospital. I was off of work a full week, I have an office job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersrose43 837 Posted November 16, 2014 Had a surprise hiatal hernia and was off 2 1/2 weeks Was up and walking a ton that first night Was outpatient but overnight Outpatient is 23 hours So came in a 10 and left next pm Never had gas pain was out of recovery around 6 pm In the bath by 8 and walking the halls by 9 and all night long. I felt absolutely fantastic since then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites