Hiatal hernia

[Chrisedwards 2]

Hi Everyone. I had my endoscopy yesterday and the Dr told me I have a hiatal hernia and that if I go ahead with the sleeve surgery I would need to have it repaired at the same time. I didn't really have much time to talk to him so I would like to know how having this hernia changes my upcoming surgery.

[kimby1029 119]

I had a repair done at the same time. The recovery was not any different from what I can tell. Best of luck to you. Getting the hernia fixed will lessen the chances of having GERD or other major problems with your new stomach.

Kim

[Madmax68 227]

For me it really didn't. They repaired the hernia at the same time as the surgery and spent one extra day in the hospital (Because I was nauseous from the meds and couldn't get Water down not from the hernia repair. Once they sorted that out I was fine and went home).

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I had a hernia repaired at the same time and wouldn't have known it if they didn't tell me about it. It was a complete non-event for me . . . except that my GERD was cured, which was awesome.

[emma4884 81]

My experience echoes the posters before me. I didn't know I had a hernia before surgery. Surgeon discovered it and repaired it while performing my sleeve surgery. My subsequent complications had nothing to do with the hernia repair. I am grateful he took care of it and only wish he'd taken my gallbladder too!!

[cindyw41 761]

I've been told that having the hernia increases your chances of the insurance approving the procedure (I have one too)

[ssflbelle 829]

I have an umbilical hernia and a porcelain gallbladder. The Dr said he will remove the gallbladder but not the hernia. Apparently the umbilical hernia if removed is able to come back. I had no idea I had either problems. I just hope having the gallbladder and the sleeve at the same time isn't going to be twice as much pain as just having the sleeve. I have never had surgery before and have no idea how I will handle being put to sleep.

[cindyw41 761]

The only pain I had with my gallbladder being removed was the gas from the laparoscopy.

[kimlynn1980 14]

I haven't had my surgery yet, but my surgeon advised if he happens to find one while in there, he'll repair it and it takes an extra 5 mins, then done...from what i can tell recovery time doesnt change much either. he was going to do an endoscopy but decided unnecessary since insurance already approved and i needed to get it scheduled asap. he said he will check while doing the surgery though, im confident it will work out

[Chrisedwards 2]

Thanks for all of your responses. This sight has become my best friend during this journey.

[KrizzleKat 4]

I am having hernia repair with my sleeve as well.