Hiatal Hernia

[Grievous Angel 0]

I am allegedly getting my Surgery date tomorrow but I will believe it when I see it. I know going in that I have a Hiatal Hernia that will be repaired and am curious about that part of the procedure. My question is does the addition of that repair procedure make the recovery much more painful or longer. Thanks

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I had a hiatal hernia repair and lap band surgery at the same time. I never took any pain medication after I got home from hospital on day two. I felt great after a couple of days. The only thing that seemed to linger was the afternoon fatigue - but I took care of that with a 2 - 3 hour nap as I had a two week vacation after surgery.

I hope all goes well for you.

Sue

[baltimore joe 0]

griev

i had my surgery n 6/12/08 i had a hiatal hernia but never new it

my d0c repaired it and i had n0 pr0blems he said it 0nly added

ab0ut 15min t the surgery i was getting ar0und in 0k in 3-4 days

y0u pr0bally w0nt be able t0 tell

g00d luck j0e

[Goober 1]

I am 1 week out after lap band and hernia repair. It's not too bad, but today was my first day without pain meds. I went back to work on day 4 which I probably shouldn't have. Good luck with your surgery!

[Grievous Angel 0]

Thanks, looking at your tickers you are all inspirational!

[justmel1957 1]

I too had both at the same time and it was no problem. In fact the HH repair was the best thing that has happened so far. I used to have a terrible time with severe reflux. Couldnt eat after 4pm or else I would aspirate stomach content into my lungs causing pneumonias, etc.........im so glad that he repaired it. it has been a god send!