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Hiatus hernia operation

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ian_78533
ian_78533

Hi I am due an operation on my hiatus hernia on the 20th of April I'm still unsure what id like to know from those who have gone through the operation was it worth it? How long is the recovery process? Would you do it again knowing what you know after?

Thanks in advance.

Ian :-)

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  • Barretts
    Barretts ian_78533

    Posted

    What sort of hiatus hernia repair are you having? I'm guessing it will be a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication to pull the herniated stomach back through the hiatus whence it will be anchored in place by wrapping the gastric fundus around it (as per attached image)?

    Had this operation 9 years ago to reduce reflux. The best thing I ever did.

    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 Barretts

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your reply I'm having a partial Fundoplication as my osophagus is weak it's good to hear from someone who the operation has worked for. Can you eat/drink as normal also how long did it take you to recover? I suppose it's normal to worry but my tablets don't work anymore I've got scaring in my osophagus through the acid had all the tests and have got to this stage.

      Ian :-)

    • Barretts
      Barretts ian_78533

      Posted

      I was told I'd need to be on soups and pureed foods for a couple of weeks but was given stiffe porridge for breakfast and a fish pie for lunch before being discharged the next day - though was full before I'd eaten half of it.

      Took me a few weeks to get back to normal and eating normally. I built up stamina by walking short distances round the block initially and was cycling long distances (eg 30 miles) within 6 weeks .

      All the best.

    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 Barretts

      Posted

      Thanks again it's encouraging to hear your recovery was so quick. Did you have any wind issue's like others have reported are you able to burp?

    • Barretts
      Barretts ian_78533

      Posted

      Some people have difficulty burping or vomiting initially - though this usually resolves when the scar tissue heals. For me this wasn't a problem and I managed to burp before leaving the hospital. No other wind issues.
    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 Barretts

      Posted

      Hopefully I have a similar experience to you your's has been very positive.

      Ian

  • sean01244
    sean01244 ian_78533

    Posted

    Hi Ian, I can't answer your question but it will be nice to see what replies you get. I have suffered for years with a hiatus hernia and have been told I need surgery now to put it right. Its something I have been putting off due to be being petrified of the operation, I'm such a whimp.

    I am suffering more than ever now, its not just the reflux now but the chest and back pain I get with it. I also get short of breath now which iv been told is due to the hernia being so big, its pressing on my diaphram.

    I will follow this discussin, it might help me get over the fear of surgery.

    Good luck mate.

    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 sean01244

      Posted

      Hi I feel the same as you but don't want to suffer the rest of my life also the damage being done to the osophagus by reflux won't get any better :-( I'm starting to think there is no other option. I will report back after the operation if my bottle doesn't go first.

      Ian

  • BKLYNGIRL68
    BKLYNGIRL68 ian_78533

    Posted

    If you ate having just a hernia, you'll be fine. My mother had hernia surgery 5 times. They can come back, just don't go over weight, or lift extremely heavy items
  • jazztrain
    jazztrain ian_78533

    Posted

    Hi ian 78533

    I have a sliding Hiatus Hernia and well controlled on Lansoprazole 15mg so an operation for me is not necessary. But hope you find the answers you are seeking.

    Jazztrain

    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 jazztrain

      Posted

      Thanks in on 40mg Lansoprazole and 300mg of Ranitidine but still get reflux I used to be in a lower dose but that stopped working.
  • nlsupertaki
    nlsupertaki ian_78533

    Posted

    I've been suffering for almost 2 years with a hernia, first they took out my gallbladder and told me I never had a hernia, so when I was still having pain they said it was my heart.  After seeing my 2 cardiologist telling me both that no it was not my heart I went to see another gastro and confrimed I did have a hernia.  I doubt I ever needed my gallbladder removed.  So with the running around and back and fourth I'm going on 2 years now with pain.  They said it's a small hernia, if there is this much pain for a small one I hate to see what a large one is like.  I hope they recommend surgery for me when I go back because I don't know if I can do this for the rest of my life.  I can barely walk and stand to cook.  I'm in pain everyday.  Can't eat anything without it hurting. Please keep us posted on your surgery.  
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