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Sleeve and hiatal hernia repair

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pminshew    9

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I had both on 12/7. I woke up in a lot of pain from the hernia repair and for close to a week had discomfort, but it wasn't bad at all. I felt as though I needed to burp really badly, but it was stuck. Uncomfortable yes, somewhat painful only 1 or 2 days. I have menstrual cramps that are worse! I also didn't have any issues with the swallowing like my surgeon had warned me about. I know everyone copes differently, but I'm glad I had the hernia repair at the same time as my sleeve. For me, getting all of my Protein in has been by far the most difficult thing so far

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TheRev    235

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I had both and didn't notice anything really that strange or odd. I had a bit more discomfort when lying down on my back, but I think that was mainly heartburn/reflux.

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bremroche    1

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I was sleeved with a hiatal hernia repair on 12/5/16. The only discomfort I experienced was from the gas they blow you up with. It will pass after a couple of days. Recovery has been a breeze, hopefully your experience will be the same.

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grnnbaret    18

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I had gastric sleeve, hiatal hernia repair and gallbladder removal in 12/16. Went home on 12/17. Getting all my liquids in. Don't feel hungry or full. The wanting to burn feeling definitely and a little pressure. Pain meds only at night. So worth it. I took a walk today.

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suzzzzz    1,005

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I had both and didn't have anything other than light pressure for a day from the hiatal hernia repair. If surgeon hadn't told me I may notice it, don't think I would have.

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justabitunique    29

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I had gastric sleeve, hiatal hernia repair and gallbladder removal in 12/16. Went home on 12/17. Getting all my liquids in. Don't feel hungry or full. The wanting to burn feeling definitely and a little pressure. Pain meds only at night. So worth it. I took a walk today.

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I had mine on the 14th. Are you having any pressure or pulling in your stomach in the muscles?

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grnnbaret    18

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Yes when I move getting up out of a chair or bed and bending over. As long as no type of feeling when I'm still, I'm good

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justabitunique    29

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I had both done on 12/14/16 and honestly, I woke up in tons of pain. BUT I don't remember a whole lot about being in recovery. They had me on a pain pump which helped a lot. Now that I'm home and on oral pain meds, my stomach is the biggest pain (literally lol) I am very sore behind my biggest incision that they pulled my stomach out of.. it feels like a pulling and aching feeling when I walk. The hernia repair hasn't been bad that I've noticed. I've had some bad chest pain but I'm pretty sure that's from the gas they put in you during surgery :) walking and gas x strips helps get the gas out quicker.

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Teeman15    34

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I had both done on 12/9. Minus the gas pains the first night,recovery has been great. Walking everyday and Protein have been some of the keys to my recovery.

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