Hiatal Hernia

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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[Clarevoyant 347]

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.

[erica_ozzy73 241]

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

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Why??..
sound odd tbh

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.

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.

[erica_ozzy73 241]

If u need it you need it!!...
of course two surgeries would be shit. I had mine done all at once.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Christina.Rose 287]

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.

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

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

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[rosecruz1 0]

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?!

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.