? for those with Lap band + hiatus hernia repair

[neonatalicurn 0]

I just found out that I have a large hiatus hernia that will be repaired along with my lap band surgery, and I'm wondering how the recuperation will be. How has your experience differed from those that did not have a hernia repair as you've noticed on this site?

[josephine 1]

I personally do not have any experience with this double surgery but a friend of mine at work had it done in which it is quite common. Some insurance companies first of all will not cover WLS but they will cover hernia surgery so alot of the doctors do it at the same time.

The lady at work was out for a week but you need to remember that everyone tolerates pain differently. I had a hernia in my groin area which is through muscle to fix and I had the surgery on Thursday and was back on Monday to work.

Unfortunately she was very happy that her hernia was fixed but was never mentally ready for WLS and failed at that. It is great that you have gone through everything that you have to prepare yourself for this life changing event. Our insurance at the time didn't require everything that is required today and some who had this procedure done could have used the pre op requirements.

You will do fine but just be careful with pain meds as they cause Constipation. Keep asking questions it helps.

Josephine

[sherschmidt 0]

Hi - I had the hernia repair with my lapband surgery. Had more chest pain than the others I know who had just the

lapband. Not excrutiating pain, just pain the first few days.

[JosieK 120]

hi neon

this is very common and in fact if my doctor hadnt told me post-op that he found a big hernia and repaired it...i never would've known it

not a big deal....at all

josie

[FoxTerp 0]

I had both done as well. Surgery for both went well.

I am so happy I got the hernia fixed! No more heart burn!!

Good luck!

[neonatalicurn 0]

Thank y'all for responding!!! I'm am sooo looking forward to my surgery! I hope to have a solid date on Monday.

[moonbeam 1]

I had both done at the same time too. I had no idea I had it either. My chest felt tight afterwards, but nothing too painful. The only thing they told me was that instead of having only 4 incisions, I had 5 because of it.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Obesity is a major cause of hiatal hernias. They are very common. I had one and had no idea until my surgeon mentioned it.

[Libbyjane1976 1]

I had both surgeries done at the same time and I had my procedure done on Wednesday and was back to work by Monday and feeling like myself about a week after my procedure. It's no biggie. My incision is about 2 inches long but it's also where my port is so it would be longer anyway. It's an awesome feeling not suffering from acid reflux every night.

[lisagus 0]

I had both done also just this past Tuesday. I have quite a bit of chest area pain that I am told is from the hernia repair not so much the lapband. Uncomfortable but hopefully won't last long.