I have a small hiatal hernia. Does the surgeon fix this while he is doing the band or does it have to be fixed before you can have the band?

Thanks for the heads up about the shoulder pain! I also have a hiatal hernia, discovered about 1 year ago, and the surgical team staff told me that the doctor with stitch it up while hes in there. 2 for 1- good deal! :wub:

Thats really interesting that it causes shoulder pain. Mind boggling actually. The body is a funny thing! At least I can better understand and prepare now! Geese, Im so glad I decided to join this site!

(Surgery scheduled for September 7)

My doctor explained it to me today - the nerve in that area of the diaphragm runs in such a way that pain is reflected/referred up into the left shoulder. He siad it goes away over time. I have only had some light pain a few times since the second week, but everyone is different of course.

i had my band done and they didn't fix my hiatal hernia so now i'm with chest pains all the time.i asked my doctor why he didn't fix it and he said it was not necessary.