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Hello guys . I'm not sure I'm posing in the proper place but here goes . I have a large hiatus hernia and tummy doctor wants to do surgery . I'm wondering if any one here may have had this surgery with out VSG. He asked me if I wanted to do VSG with it . And that I do not know . I've read lots of posts from other people and I am scared to do the VSG . I am also scared to have the hernia surgery . I'm wondering what recovery is like for the hiatal hernia with out VSG . Then I'm also wondering what recovery is like either way if that makes sense . I'm trying to make a decision and cannot find any forums about the hernia . Any thing any one is willing to talk with me about is extremely appreciated !! Thank you guys !!!

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I’ve been on this board for about 4 years and only posted a handful of times.

I too had a serious Hiatial hernia discovered during the endoscopy prior to my surgery. My surgeon matter of fact lay told me I’ll repair that hernia during your VSG surgery.

Prior to my VSG and hernia surgery I lived on antacids and maalox. I took them numerous times on a daily basis.

Since my surgery I’ve lost 170 pounds and rarely have any stomach issues.

After the surgery the Doctor prescribed antacids to take on a daily basis, after about a month or so I weaned myself off the drugs and have gone months without experiencing any sort of discomfort.

Bottom line If you have weight to lose and have stomach issues, I highly recommend having both done.

My Doctor was great and I had the surgery on Thursday, released from the hospital on Saturday and spent 4 hours the following Tuesday morning in NYC ‘s Central Park at a concert with my daughter. Just take it slow and don’t overeat.

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I had a hernia repaired and my gallbladder removed during the sleeve surgery. If I was having the other 2 surgeries I felt I might as well have the sleeve. However I had to go through a 6 month diet with the surgeon to meet the qualifications for insurance to cover the sleeve. My gallbladder and hernia were watched carefully and we made it past the 6 months. I went in to surgery on a Tuesday at 1 pm, was in recovery by 5 pm and in my room by 7. I was released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. It took me about 4 weeks to recover. I had more pain due to the gas needed to do the sleeve then the other surgeries. I also had to take for 1 month Prolisec, and Lovenox injections to prevent deep vein thrombosis.

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i had both the sleeve and a large hiatal hernia repair at the same time on 2/1. i had no problems. i would suggest having them together so you dont have to have surgery twice.


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You can watch the procedure WITH a hernia repair here:

I had my hernia fixed at the same time I had my sleeve...it is absolutely the time to do it. Just a few extra stitches. Had a very easy very fast recovery. Spent one night in the hospital, have felt terrific:)

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Creekimp13 thank you so much for sharing this video!!! I know I have a Hiatal hernia ( diagnosed several years ago) and plan on having VSG surgery soon. I meet the surgeon for the first time on 9/10. This was very informative as I was wondering how the hernia issue might possibly be handled.

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