Recuring Hiatus Hernia

I would say it would definitely be worth pushing for an x-ray.  I had my hernia for years and it was never x-rayed.  I'm sure caught earlier it would never have got as bad as it did. It could put your mind at rest if it's not your hernia retuning - there's nothing better than peace of mind. And nothing worse than not knowing and fearing the worst.  Good luck. 

What operation did you have?

I had fundoplication but after violent sickness the wrap loosened and I had to have it repaired.

Were you vomiting and putting a strain on the esophogus? Maybe something losened up? You should definately see your gastroenterologist. Not something to play with. Hope you get some answers.

 

Hi, as far as I can remember I think I had the laparoscopic keyhole surgery.

What symptoms did you have after vomiting? Was it straight after, as I was sick 2 years ago.

I remember my surgeon saying saying after the hernia op that if it did come back I would need open surgery to repair it as the repair procedure is more difficult, is that true.

My daughter has had the same thing happen.  She was told that severe vomiting can cause problems with any hernia surgery and unfortunately in her case, she had to have a further correction.  I would think you would need to have further investigations to see if anything post op has caused any problems.

​Good Luck - hopefully they will be able to sort everything out for you.

Hi, just to let you know, after 6 months of trying different treatments, my GP has finally agreed to send me back to see the surgeon who performed the original surgery. I am waiting for an appointment. Will keep you updated. 

Hi Guys, sorry it’s been a while. I have finally had an Upper Endoscopy by my surgeon. He has confirmed that the wrap has partially separated causing these new symptoms. This probably due to me being violently sick following me hip operation.

His report is as follows.

Apparent mucosal junction at 40cm from the incisors.

STOMACH. Post-Surgery; a fundoplication - appearances of partial separation of the wrap.

Oesophagus - Normal

Stomach - Post-surgical

Duodenum - Normal

Continue PPI medication, this may be all that is required to control the symptoms.

Advice - To contact us if symptoms uncontrollable and wishes to discuss revisional surgery.

Can anyone tell me exactly what all that means? Has anyone else had this problem and did you go for the revisional surgery?

The dilemma I have is before the original operation, the symptoms where unbearable, after the op it was heaven, no symptoms at all. What I don't want to do is for it to go back to the way it was.

Couple more questions, if I don't have the revisional surgery, is the separation of the wrap likely to get worse.

If I do have the operation, is it the same as the original, ie keyhole and is the recovery the same as the original op.

What to do???

Thanks for all your help.

Andy

Hi all, just to let you know, after 2 years when I originally put this post up I have finally been given a date for the re-do operation for the hiatus hernia. Any further advice on the operation and what to expect during and after would be most appropriated, i.e how it is preformed, how big an operation and recovery times etc.

Also, I have noticed the last few months when I lift my head in a lying position I get a raised bulge in the centre of my stomach above the belly button, the area around there is also slightly tender. Is this related to the hiatus hernia or something different or nothing at all, should I mention it to the surgeon when I go for my pre-op appointment? Thanks for all your help Andy.