Hi, I am post op 7 days today and I had a small hiatal hernia repair as well when I was sleeved. I had my upper GI done and they noticed that my liquids weren't going "through" very fast into my stomach and kept me another day in the hospital. So, my concern/question is, has anyone else experienced this slight pain a few seconds after drinking shake/water/broth about mid sternum right in the middle. It only last a few seconds but it is pretty sharp.

I haven't had any issue keeping anything down, but I don't get in as much as I should be. My surgeon feels it is just an issue with inflamation since I am able to keep things down and not feeling sick.

Just looking for some comfort from others that might have experienced the same issues as I am with the liquids moving down slowly. The gurgling and weird sounds in the process too are strange.

I see my Weight Management tomorrow for follow up and on the 19th follow up with surgeon. Thinking he may test for leak again, however if there was a leak, I think I would know it????

I also had a hiatal hernia repair and I would have to agree with your surgeon. I experienced the same discomfort you described and it lasted about 2 weeks. I mean, if you think about it, it make sense. They just yanked your stomach down below your diaphragm, sewed the diaphragm tighter around your esophogus and cut out 85% of your stomach ... yeah, there is going to be some discomfort swallowing ...

The gurgling and strange sounds, though, continue, though they lessen.

Edited March 11, 201412 yr by PdxMan

I had that exact same pain at first and had a hiatial hernia repair as well. At three months out it's gone (unless I eat too fast or eat eggs ) and I never had any other complications,

I am at 15 days out and I'm just out of that pain feeling. I think it takes about that long for the swelling to go down. I had to get a shot of Toradol early on around day 5 or 6 for some relief.

Thank you all so much for your responses. I feel much better now knowing that is the case. I think it is getting better everyday. Best wishes to you all!