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Haitus Hernia treatment for the elderly

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carol1832
carol1832

My 87 year old mother is in hospital and very sick with Haitus hernia - she has been vomitting black blood and has an aspiration tube - twice the hernia seemed to settle but the doctor told her to eat normally which put he right back - now shes on the third time and they don't think she could have an opteration due to her medical issues and age - does anyone have any comment or know of an elderly person who has had the operations successfully ? 

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  • jo45172
    jo45172 carol1832

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    I am 82 and had the surgery Feb of 2016 and doing ok, having some problem with diaphragm that was repaired, also started having a bit of nausea but went on nausea pills and it has stopped. If you mom does have surgery, make sure the doctor does a lot of these surgeries and has a follow up team which Dr Aye in Seattle has.

    I pray you find the right doctor and your mother gets help.

    Jo

    • ruth57068
      ruth57068 jo45172

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      Will pray that your mom's surgery goes well.    It will probably take a lot of time for her to recouperate, if the surgery is at all like mine.   My doctor keeps telling me to "have patience"-- easier said than done, however.
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