Hiatal Hernia...anyone have this?

[bartoe 0]

I just had an endoscope yesterday because I was diagnosed w/Acid Reflus (which I can totally handle) and they have determined this hiatal hernia is what has been causing my coughing/vomitting at night since April '08. He stated that basically instead of having my band "pouch" I also have a hernia "pouch" and he suggested that I get my band deflated a tiny bit. Anyone else have this and how are you getting it treated? Also is this something that's normal w/the band? I can't find any of my literature to confirm.'

Thanks!

[MacMadame 81]

I read that something like 50% of morbidly obese patients have a hiatal hernia. Mine was repaired when I had my surgery and I feel *so* much better.

[Mike S. 0]

Hello! Both my Sister & I are going for LB surgery; I recently found out that I have a "slight" Hiatal Hernia...my sis found out about her Hernia a few years ago. From all that I know (which is limited...my surgery is coming up soon, hopefully in March) the Hernia is a concern, but it is also something that can be dealt with easily. It is quite common for people that are obese to have a Hernia, from what I'm told.

[twirl 0]

mine was also repaired during surgery and I think it makes a difference

my doc says it does not

but I think I am less swollen

I had the band and the repair at the same time

what is the difference in quick reply or go advanced

[MacMadame 81]

Go Advanced let's you keep editing with the full editor and all the options. :laugh:

I know that the repair of my HH did slow down my recovery (as my doctor predicted) but not having GERD any more made *such* a difference that I didn't care.