Hiatus Hernia, is it a problem?

Hi all, I was interested to hear from anyone who has had a sleeve done and did have a Hiatus hernia before surgery, what was your experience?

Hiya Lolli,

There are quite a few people who were in your shoes.
Until someone answers you personally I did a quick search and found a few old threads that may answer some of you questions.

Here's the LONG link.

Hope it helps a bit.

http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/search?mode=searchbox&search_keywords=hiatus+hernia&show_results=topics

Cheers
Tara

Hi There Lolli

I had a Hiatis Hernia an had absolutely no idea until my post op appointment when I seen my surgeon about a week later and he said oh by the way I fixed your Hiatis hernia LOL and showed me pictures of it on the computer. I suffered reflux prior to surgery with certain foods but didn't realise I had an issue,I thought it was just because I was fat.

With regards to recovery I dont believe it made a difference.I bounced back really well and only spent two nights in hospital.

Hi
I had a Hiatus Hernia Repair at the same time as my sleeve. I have had  a great recovery. Lots of my posts are in Oct /Nov Sleevers.
I spent two day in hospital an bounced back very quickly.
Cheers,
Sim