Did your hiatal hernia repair make your GERD symptoms go away?

[CarpeDiem129 38]

I've had GERD symptoms the past year since my last pregnancy. My throat always feels tight and I get reflux and a cough occasionally, especially after coffee. Surgeon said I had a small hiatal hernia he'd repair during surgery. Just wondering if anyone had this done and if it made your symptoms disappear?

Edited November 5, 2017 by Lauren_jos19

[Bj49 13]

I had GERD really bad before surgery. I also had hiatal hernia repair done. Right after surgery I still had problems, but it has been 2.5 months since surgery and my re-flux is much better. When the weight drops it usually gets better.

[CarpeDiem129 38]

Thank you @Bj49, my surgeon said he expected it would as well and that weight loss would be a major factor in that. I just wanted some real experiences, so thank you for responding. I hope my symptoms dissipate as well.

[GassyGurl 428]

I had a pretty bad hernia and was miserable (massive chest pressure) preop. I've felt great post op. I took a ppi for 6 weeks, then switched to a h2 blocker. Every now and then I get heartburn after eating, but Tums takes care of it.

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[CarpeDiem129 38]

1 hour ago, GassyGurl said:

I had a pretty bad hernia and was miserable (massive chest pressure) preop. I've felt great post op. I took a ppi for 6 weeks, then switched to a h2 blocker. Every now and then I get heartburn after eating, but Tums takes care of it.

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@GassyGurl that's great! How was your recovery?

[Polly Pocket 83]

I'm having a hiatal hernia fixed when I have my surgery, too.

[GassyGurl 428]

I had a pretty bad hernia and was miserable (massive chest pressure) preop. I've felt great post op. I took a ppi for 6 weeks, then switched to a h2 blocker. Every now and then I get heartburn after eating, but Tums takes care of it.

Sent from my XT1254 using [mention=316127]GassyGurl[/mention] that's great! How was your recovery?

I felt great! No issues. A little tired around week 3 (I took 2 naps in a week), but the nurse said my body was figuring out where to look for fuel. I was cutting grass, doing yard work, cleaning like normal.

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[CarpeDiem129 38]

7 hours ago, GassyGurl said:

I felt great! No issues. A little tired around week 3 (I took 2 naps in a week), but the nurse said my body was figuring out where to look for fuel. I was cutting grass, doing yard work, cleaning like normal.

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That's awesome!! Thank you so much!