Just wondering if anyone else can give me feedback on doing both of these at the same time. I am having pain still in the center of my chest and wondering if its from the repair because I think most of the gas is gone now. When I signed the consent to have it repaired if he found one I didn't think twice because I was sure I didn't have one. It just seems a little close to where the band is placed though...

I had a hiatal hernia repair as well. My surgery was four days ago, on the 12th. I still have pain as well. Especially when I cough. The main problem I'm having, is nausea. I can't even lie down without extreme nausea. Are you having this problem?

Nope, no nausea at all but I just had a bad dizzy spell and realized just how little I have been drinking. Having a hard enough time getting in my shakes so haven't been focusing enough on my water

I'm having a hard time getting in my shakes too...

Mine is scheduled for the 28th and I, too, am having a hernia removed. Does having the hernia removed make the post op diet even harder?

Mine is scheduled for the 28th and I, too, am having a hernia removed. Does having the hernia removed make the post op diet even harder?

I don't know if it makes it harder, I just know with my experience, that I have horrible nausea. But I don't know if it's due to the hernia repair or just the band surgery.

I had a haital hernia repaired at the same time I was banded and I don't think it made any difference in my level of pain or my recovery. I was all over sore for a few days (gas pain) and had port pain for a few weeks which I've heard was normal. One thing I have noticed since my surgery is I haven't had heartburn once since it was done and it doesn't matter what I eat. I never realized how bad my heartburn was until it stopped.

Nausea seems to be a common side effect from surgery. Hope this helps.

j~

I don't know if it makes it harder' date=' I just know with my experience, that I have horrible nausea. But I don't know if it's due to the hernia repair or just the band surgery.[/quote']

Right, it is hard to distinguish what's what. I don't think its the gas anymore because the pain in my shoulders is gone...just in the center of my chest now and sore around my incisions

I had a haital hernia repaired at the same time I was banded and I don't think it made any difference in my level of pain or my recovery. I was all over sore for a few days (gas pain) and had port pain for a few weeks which I've heard was normal. One thing I have noticed since my surgery is I haven't had heartburn once since it was done and it doesn't matter what I eat. I never realized how bad my heartburn was until it stopped.

Nausea seems to be a common side effect from surgery. Hope this helps.

j~

I am lucky because I never really had heart burn (except with pregnancies); however, I really think that excercise will be easier after recovery because I often had sharp pains in the center of my chest that could never be explained.

I also woke up from surgery and learned that I had a hital hernia repair. I didn't even know I had a hernia. I don't it made a difference with my recovery. I had no nausea but did have horrible gas pains for about a week.

I had the surgery about 3 weeks ago. The last 2 nights I have had severe nausea. I am not sure if it is coming from what I ate or not. How soon after eating does the nausea start? Also, I am still having a lot of pain in my stomach which seems very bloated. I am scheduled for a fill the 26th, but a bit afraid since I am having nausea. Also, belly button very sore - anyone else experienced these symptoms. Almost went to ER last night - very scary. Heartburn is gone. I did have the hiatal hernia surgery also.

I had a haital hernia repaired at the same time I was banded and I don't think it made any difference in my level of pain or my recovery. I was all over sore for a few days (gas pain) and had port pain for a few weeks which I've heard was normal. One thing I have noticed since my surgery is I haven't had heartburn once since it was done and it doesn't matter what I eat. I never realized how bad my heartburn was until it stopped.

Nausea seems to be a common side effect from surgery. Hope this helps.

j~

I'm glad to hear your heartburn went away. I discovered my hernia because I was getting bad chest pain and thought my heart was about to explode. After months of test and an EGD we found the culprit. Now I'm having my hernia removed and lap band done, and I hope I will have my heart burn go away!

I had band and hernia repair on 5/31 and the chest pain finally got better about 5 days ago. It's more occasional now but was constant for a good 10 days after surgery. Hang in there.

Thanks so much for your replies. I have had the chest pains for a long time and never related them to the hernia, but, bingo that must have been it as my chest pain has ceased. I did have nausea the last 2 nights. I guess I ate something I should not have eaten. I have my first fill the 26th and I find it scary. RIght now I am able to eat most anything which is not good for weight loss! Heartburn is gone which is wonderful. Maybe my port is what is causing my stomach pain. I don't think I was very well prepared as I keep finding out more and more from people like you! Thanks again.

Just wondering if anyone else can give me feedback on doing both of these at the same time. I am having pain still in the center of my chest and wondering if its from the repair because I think most of the gas is gone now. When I signed the consent to have it repaired if he found one I didn't think twice because I was sure I didn't have one. It just seems a little close to where the band is placed though...

I did not know I had the hernia so was very surprised after surgery that I did. I had been experiencing severe chest pains which I have not had since the surgery. I think doing both saved you from another surgery and probably did not interfere with the band ( I hope). Also, my GERD is completely gone which is wonderful. I have had some nausea the last 2 nights, but I am sure I ate something I should not have eaten. My stomach is still tender and swollen and still some pain where the port has been placed. Hope you are feeling better. Doxie