Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted February 22, 2017 Hello Peeps, So, evidently Hiatal Hernia is pretty common. My wife had her EGD and found out she had Hiatal Hernia. She had it repaired about 2 months ago. Now she is waiting for sleeve in April. Here's the thing, I don't want to have to get an EGD. I also don't want to have Hiatal Hernia repaired if I have it. My sleeve won't be until August, but I am already starting to back out. I don't want to have to do all the steps required. Sounds like a huge pain in the rear. I especially do not want to have surgery twice. Once for hernia and once for sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarevoyant 347 Posted February 23, 2017 They repaired my hernia during the sleeve procedure. If you don't want to go through all the steps perhaps you're not ready? This is hard emotionally and if you are not all in, it will only be harder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica_ozzy73 241 Posted February 23, 2017 Hello Peeps, So, evidently Hiatal Hernia is pretty common. My wife had her EGD and found out she had Hiatal Hernia. She had it repaired about 2 months ago. Now she is waiting for sleeve in April. Here's the thing, I don't want to have to get an EGD. I also don't want to have Hiatal Hernia repaired if I have it. My sleeve won't be until August, but I am already starting to back out. I don't want to have to do all the steps required. Sounds like a huge pain in the rear. I especially do not want to have surgery twice. Once for hernia and once for sleeve. Why??.. sound odd tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted February 23, 2017 They repaired my hernia during the sleeve procedure. If you don't want to go through all the steps perhaps you're not ready? This is hard emotionally and if you are not all in, it will only be harder. I asked the doctor about that and he said it can be done when they do the sleeve but it is risky. Depending on how bad the Hiatal Hernia is. Who knows, I might not even have Hiatal Hernia as I haven't been checked yet. I definitely do not want to be worked on twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted February 23, 2017 Why??.. sound odd tbhThey repaired my hernia during the sleeve procedure. If you don't want to go through all the steps perhaps you're not ready? This is hard emotionally and if you are not all in, it will only be harder. What are you asking? I am not clear what your question is? What sounds odd? Not wanting two surgeries? Because I hate being put under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica_ozzy73 241 Posted February 23, 2017 If u need it you need it!!... of course two surgeries would be shit. I had mine done all at once. 1 Walter.Sobchak reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted February 23, 2017 If u need it you need it!!... of course two surgeries would be shit. I had mine done all at once. Yes, but my doctor said he won't do them both at once unless it isn't a severe case. I am kinda ahead of the game here as I haven't even had the EGD yet. If I have to get two separate surgeries, I think I am gonna bail. If we can fix both at same time, I am still game. If I don't have to get it repaired, even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christina.Rose 287 Posted March 21, 2017 Not sure why they would attempt multiple surgeries. I had hernia repair, sleeve, and lapband removal all at once. Don't get the surgery if you are not really sure yet. It's permanent and in the beginning especially can be fatal if you don't commit to all of the rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam_2-06-2017 375 Posted March 21, 2017 Hi Walter,Me thinks doth worry too much:-). If I understand correctly you have not been evaluated to determine whether you have a hernia yet are very concerned that you will. The potential for two surgeries is a game changer to getting WLS. If your surgeon recommends two surgeries I recommend getting a second opinion. Many people have the repair and sleeve during the same surgery.You are right that WLS requires a huge commitment and you should self evaluate whether or not this is right for you, irregardless of the decision your wife made.Gather all the facts before conclusions. Speculation or "what ifs" get nothing done but stress you out.Take care 1 jacinthapittman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted March 21, 2017 I had my EGD on Thursday last week and I am fine, I do not have Hiatal Hernia. That made me feel much better. I am feeling more confident each day and each weigh in. I will be getting the surgery for sure as long as insurance approves it. 1 Pam_2-06-2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosecruz1 0 Posted March 24, 2017 I had the sleeve and hiatal hernia done all together. My doctor said my hernia was really bad! Maybe find a different doctor or different opinions?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted March 24, 2017 I had the sleeve and hiatal hernia done all together. My doctor said my hernia was really bad! Maybe find a different doctor or different opinions?!I am fine, no Hiatal Hernia. So, I was stressing myself out for nothing. 1 Pam_2-06-2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
