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Hi guys. I'm new here and was wondering just how common is a Hiatal Hernia? I've been obese most of my life and the doctor office keeps telling me I probably have it but I cannot help but worry because without a hernia I cannot afford the surgery...

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I have read that by age 60, 60% of the population has them - more frequently in obese people, but I don't know how frequent. My surgeon says heartburn (especially GERD) is a good indicator of having one, though not all people with heartburn have a hernia and not all people with a hernia have heartburn.

FWIW, I'm 30, I've been obese all my life and did not have one.

Good luck in getting your surgery!

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My original surgeon (I have since switched surgeons) required an EDG anyways. I wasn't even considering the hernia route (even though I was cash pay) because I thought no way do I have a hernia (I had no symptoms). Sure enough I had what they called a very small hernia.

I am doing the hiatal hernia cash price with the same surgeon you are using :)

Do you have your EDG scheduled yet?

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My original surgeon (I have since switched surgeons) required an EDG anyways. I wasn't even considering the hernia route (even though I was cash pay) because I thought no way do I have a hernia (I had no symptoms). Sure enough I had what they called a very small hernia.

I am doing the hiatal hernia cash price with the same surgeon you are using :)

Do you have your EDG scheduled yet?

Mine is scheduled for July 8 (2 days away)! I had my consult on my 23 birthday. I have insurance but WLS is an exclusion so Dr. Kim proposed the hernia route. I'm very nervous now that I will not have it... I really need this or else I can't afford the $15K price tag.

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@@sleeved_vanessa I will keep my fingers crossed that you have one! The EGD itself is a piece of cake (and I am terrified of doctors, hospitals, etc.).

Keep us updated on how it goes!

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@@sleeved_vanessa I will keep my fingers crossed that you have one! The EGD itself is a piece of cake (and I am terrified of doctors, hospitals, etc.).

Keep us updated on how it goes!

Thank you! Sometimes when I eat I feel like I'm gonna pop, and when I get up to walk I have to like suck it in to feel relief from pain in my stomach. I don't know if that means I might have one buying praying I do!

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Dang....I had mu hernia removed at birth....wonder what would have happened if I waited...Lol...no serious it is very common my mom was just diagnosed with that a few weeks back. Surprising it was diagnosed after she lost a ton of weight on her own

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Update: I HAVE ONE! I had my EGD this morning and it went great. Doctor told me I had a small hiatal henia so we are moving forward with the surger!

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My original surgeon (I have since switched surgeons) required an EDG anyways. I wasn't even considering the hernia route (even though I was cash pay) because I thought no way do I have a hernia (I had no symptoms). Sure enough I had what they called a very small hernia.

I am doing the hiatal hernia cash price with the same surgeon you are using :)

Do you have your EDG scheduled yet?

Mine is scheduled for July 8 (2 days away)! I had my consult on my 23 birthday. I have insurance but WLS is an exclusion so Dr. Kim proposed the hernia route. I'm very nervous now that I will not have it... I really need this or else I can't afford the $15K price tag.

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Hi Vanessa! How did your procedure go? I was in the same position, and Dr. Kim confirmed my hernia. I was so excited. ..LOL. That was a year ago and I've now lost 127 lbs. You chose the best surgeon for so many reasons...let us know!

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Hi Vanessa! How did your procedure go? I was in the same position, and Dr. Kim confirmed my hernia. I was so excited. ..LOL. That was a year ago and I've now lost 127 lbs. You chose the best surgeon for so many reasons...let us know!

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear so many good things about Dr. Kim. I am excited to start this journey!

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@@viv57 I've never heard of it stopping surgery. For a lot of cash patients we actually hope and pray for a hiatal hernia as it greatly reduces our cash price (insurance is billed for the hernia repair and then a small amount in cash paid to the surgeon to do the sleeve at the same time).

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