Well looks like i have a medium sized hiatal hernia...hmpf! Is this a reoccurring thing for lapbanders? My Dr says he wont put bands in people with reflux issues or hernias. I wonder if the band itself caused this? Any ideas? Find out Aug 18 at Dr visit whats to be done.

What a jerk! Why won't he just repair it during your surgery like every other surgeon does? Find another doctor, he doesn't sound like a good one.

Ohhhh, I see that you had LB surgery a few years ago. And, now you have a heital hernia? Isn't it common that most Dr's do not want to do surgery to fix heital hernia's? I had mine repaired when I got my lapband but I read that surgery on them is usually only temporary. Are your side effects that bad from the hernia? Why do you want surgery again?

Sorry, i should have explained better. I had my lapband (old 4cc) put in 6 1/2 yrs ago, at the time I did not have a hiatal hernia. Fast forward to this May-diagnosed with a slip & complete unfill. I am still having issues/sharp pains, which are esophagael spasms. No urgent need to repair the slip, but Dr has a problem with the amount of reflux That showed up on my upper GI. Found out today during my EGD that the reason for the reflux was a hiatal hernia. Im only guessing my Dr will recommend a removal of my band.

Sorry, i should have explained better. I had my lapband (old 4cc) put in 6 1/2 yrs ago, at the time I did not have a hiatal hernia. Fast forward to this May-diagnosed with a slip & complete unfill. I am still having issues/sharp pains, which are esophagael spasms. No urgent need to repair the slip, but Dr has a problem with the amount of reflux That showed up on my upper GI. Found out today during my EGD that the reason for the reflux was a hiatal hernia. Im only guessing my Dr will recommend a removal of my band.

I am so sorry you're going through this. It's sad but your story isn't at all uncommon for those with the old 4cc bands. I breaks my heart when I read stuff like this.

I'm not surprised you have the reflux and hernia, either.

Do you think it's possible to replace your band with a new one and fix the hiatal hernia at the same time? Very often, they fix the hernias at the time of band surgery. I'm curious if they could do the same for you.

To be honest, I think if my Dr recommends removal, Id be all for it. Its taken quite a toll on me emotionally. Not sure Id be ready to try a band again & wonder if Id slip again or have to repair the hernia again.

To be honest, I think if my Dr recommends removal, Id be all for it. Its taken quite a toll on me emotionally. Not sure Id be ready to try a band again & wonder if Id slip again or have to repair the hernia again.

I completely understand and would probably feel the same way in your shoes.

Best wishes and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

A year and a half ago my surgeon replaced my band with a Realize band. At the same time he repaired a hiatal hernia. Eighteen months and much acid reflux later the hernia has returned. I know that the preliminary results of my G I work indicate Barretts esophagus and a stricture at the bottom. I have one more test before I see my G I. A few days later I see my bariatric guy. I have no idea what either will recommend. Meanwhile,I am thankful that the G I has prescribed a proton pump inhibitor. It really helps--I'm hardly barfing at all and I can eat solid food in small quantity.