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After effects of hiatus hernia surgery

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may75103
may75103

Following an op in July I where a peg clip was put in as to quote 'belt and braces' job to ensure no repeat of condition,I have now developed side effects.This started after an external opening was sealed in August. Up to then I had what I realise were normal recovery problemsHowever since the second procedure I have diarrhea 6 to 8 times a day.It is watery,yellow and most debilating.At first my GP said it was a virus(all encompassing term) It was tested for cdif etc.Eight weeks later still the same.On dialorite 3 times a day,life ruled by loo locations!  My GP made me hosp appt. Monday the surgeon shocked me by telling me this was an unfortunate side effect of my op. Not everyone gets it apparently.There is no treatment,ie special diet,meds only loperamide. Still devasted,ok not life threatning but life changing Was hoping to get a job but feel awkward explaining sudden loo trips.ASked surgeon if condition meant not getting nutrients from food,I feel very tired all the time. According to him this is not so as body absorbs nutrients quickly.  Would like to know if any one out there has same experience.My surgeon sugggested most people,said women?,ran their social lives around meds as not advisable to take too many loperamide.  Although I was not told any of this I do understand my hernia was dangerous and an op essential.  Is it just women who get this.  He finished by saying that the medical world do not understand why this symptoms,which dont stop,occur,

 

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  • linda3737
    linda3737 may75103

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    Hi may75103, I will be seeing surgeon soon as regards to my Hiatus Hernia and what op can be done I have been told I cannot have the full wrap around stomach type due to the muscles in my eosphoghasus been weak, but he might do 180 degree wrap. So sorry to hear your problems after surgery and has given me more thought for when I see him. Do hope you it will get better for you did they say it could .

     

    • may75103
      may75103 linda3737

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      Hi  Linda Dont let my symptoms put you off.Dont think it happens to everyone.Not sure it ever actually clears up.However my hernia was dangerous as I couldnt get my breath so no choice.After surgery make sure you get all the info on correct diet till internal healing ok 2 to 6wks.My diaphragm was weak so a peg(clip i think) was attached to the wrap to make sure it holds.I had external small pipe while this healed for few weeks.Bit alarming at first cos wasnt told and had to keep it washed out daily.Good luck .
  • linda3737
    linda3737 may75103

    Posted

    Thanks may75103 will see what surgeon says and thanks for advice about diet after take care
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