Hello Everyone,

I was banded yesterday AM and found out post op that I had a hiatal hernia. My amazing doc did the repair however, getting up and the diaphragm pressure is super uncomfortable. With this and the combination of the port pain, I could use some advice. I am walking around however, I can totally feel the internal swelling.

Does anyone have any tips on how to make this pain more bearable besides the Pain Meds? THank you bandster's for the advice and any view points are appreciated.

Diana

Breath!! Deep breaths!! I was told to practice my breathing exercises and I found that it helped me.

i had that also

and it hurt to take deep breaths

esp with that little doo hickey i had to use for a week for breathing treatments ouch

but i rested, used my pain meds and each day it got better and yours will too

I was banded on Monday and had also found out post-op that I had a hiatal hernia that the my surgeon repaired! I feel like the hernia repair is the most painful part of the surgery. I have been walking as much as possible even though I get super tired QUICK. Have you been using a heating pad at all, I found this helped me a lot! I hope you figure out something to help you along the way!!

It seems like hiatal hernia is common .. I've read 4 threads not including mine where surgeon had had to fix hernia after finding it during surgery

I had a hernia repaired too...the short answer to what will help the pain, is time. Every day you should feel better than the last and about a week from now you will feel sooooo much better. Hang in there and congrats on your banding!

Me also, hiatal hernia repair. Seems to be very common for us all. Thank god no more heartburn! Deep breaths, heating pad and making it through one more day. Yes, it really does get better.

Thank you everyone. I might have to look into getting a warming pack or something to lay on my chest. I appreciate it everyone.

I was banded yesterday and hiatal repair. The heating pad does wonders. Pain med I was also told to take liquid Motrin at the same time. Deep breaths even though it hurts.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!