Hiatal Hernia Repair?

[daemom]

Have any of you had a hiatal hernia repaired or have someone close who has had this performed?

Thanks!

 

[Tralliam]

When I was diagnosed, my doc said there is no permanent repair. And due to my young age surgery doesn't make sense as I would have to keep going under the knife over and over.

I do have a friend who had it done because his issue was so sever. It causes some major side issues that are very unpleasant and unless absolutely necessary I wouldn't do it.

 

[daemom]

Bummer!! This isn't what I wanted to hear!! My doctor offered to repair this about 10 years ago but the actual hernia wasn't bothering me at the time--it was the reflux. Now, the hernia IS bothering me so I'm willing to look into the repair..............maybe...........I think.......I don't know! Thanks so much for your input!!

 

[Kellydelly]

I am a nurse who works on a surgical unit and the only experience I have with this type of surgery is that many of my patients who are having bariatric surgery done get their hiatal hernias repaired at the same time. I do see a rare Nissen fundiplication patient, but it is for extreme cases of GERD. I would avoid surgery unless you are really having problems that diet, meds, and weight control wouldn't help.

 

[auntie]

I would keep an eye on this. My husband had a hiatal hernia that became a para espohigeal hiatal hernia ten years later. It sliped up further along side his esophagus. It was quite an extensive surgery and recovery.

 

[daemom]

I would keep an eye on this. My husband had a hiatal hernia that became a para espohigeal hiatal hernia ten years later. It sliped up further along side his esophagus. It was quite an extensive surgery and recovery.

Oh no!! That doesn't sound like too much fun. It's been bothering me so much lately I DO feel like I need to have it checked out.

Thank you ALL for your input!!! I like to know how REAL people are affected and not just what the doctor says the recovery is going to be like.