Hi!!

I hope you guys can help me

I had a hiatal hernia repair and the Lap Band at the same time. I have read lots of people have the same thing done. Were your diets any different post op because of the hernia repair? Were you on liquids longer because of the hernia repair?

Thank you so much for all your help!!

I also had the hernia repaired and I was on two weeks liquids pre-op...two weeks liquids post-op, then two weeks of mushies then on to real food. Even though it was hard some days, most days were okay. You will get through it, just make sure to follow the diet and don't cheat. You will be on food before you know it and then you are not limited to what you can eat until you get really restricted (from what I hear...). I can eat anything still and have had two fills and am losing at a good pace. My first thing I ate after going on real food was a slice of pizza and it tasted soo good. I do eat healthy but there are times that I want what I want and I eat it. I have had no problems. I was banded on June 11th and have lost a total of 37 pounds so far.

I wonder how they repair it...and if it makes healing a little bit longer.

A friend who had a hiatal hernia repaired (but not lap band surgery) said they took a little bit up the very upper part of the stomach and "wrapped" it around the esophagus to get enough "bulk" to stitch the diaphram to so that the gap could be closed. A hiatal hernia is a gap in the space there the esophagus passes through the diagram and because the opening is too big, the stomach can push up through that space. Now, let me add that my friend isn't the best at communicating technical stuff, so that may indeed be Becky's version of what the doctor told her, LOL. But I'm sure it's close.

I too had a hernia repair and the lap-band. I'm still a little sore (I was banded on July 28th). A friend of mine who is banded(and has had several fills) says that you can't get pizza to go down. I would kill to get my hands on a piece. Will pizza go down for anyone else? I'm new at all of this. How do you guys get those cute little tickerfactory thingies to display on the board when you leave a message? Thanks all!

I also had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time... My diet post op has been only 4 days of liquids and then on to mushies. I do have to be on mushies for 2-3 weeks. Then I can start solids. I had my surgery Juky 28th and am almost pain free. I actually left the hospital almost pain free. I was worried because I was told by others on here that the pain after a hernia repair was horrible pain. But I feel great. I am 8 days post op and have lost 8 lbs since surgery. It is like a pound is coming off everyday. I know I shouldn't expect this in the future after I start solids but this is an amazing way to start my new life with the band.... Jennifer

I had my LB and Hernia repair May 2008. No difference in post op recovery time, diet etc at all.

I can eat anything as long as Im careful.

I had so many pre-op problems with reflux and aspirations I was excited to have the hernia done. Its the best thing that I ever did........even better than the band for me.

Dita, I can eat pizza but I have a problem with any soft bread so I eat the thin & crispy crust. Obviously, pizza isn't the healthiest thing you could eat so it's a treat but, YES, I can eat it. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't eat anything. Try it at home (so that if you do get stuck you're not sitting in a restaurant) and see. And remember that just because it doesn't work on Tuesday that doesn't mean it won't work on Saturday. Soft bread is the only thing I consistently have issues with. I tried plenty of times and gave up finally because I just didn't want to get stuck on it any more. But plenty of people do eat soft bread (as Restless Monkey and others will tell you). The thin crust does have fewer carbs simply because it's less volume than "regular" crust, and I know that some places offer whole wheat crust, too.

For the weight loss ticker, go to www.tickerfactory.com and just follow the instructions. There will be a URL you will need to post into your signature block on this website. BE SURE TO REMEMBER YOUR PIN NUMBER!! Once you get it set up, you can click on your ticker in any message you've posted, enter your PIN and then update the ticker information. It will update your ticker on every post you've ever made.

hi...I was banded on 8/3/09 and I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I dont know if its just me but I have severe discomfort in my chest area(acid reflux) and Im unable to keep the shakes down...do you have any replacement options? and when do you think the acid reflux will go away????

hi...I was banded on 8/3/09 and I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I dont know if its just me but I have severe discomfort in my chest area(acid reflux) and Im unable to keep the shakes down...do you have any replacement options? and when do you think the acid reflux will go away????

Hey... I had hiatal hernia repair (which I didn't know I had) and lapband last Friday, 7/31/09. I've had the center of the chest pain as well, but it is much better today (five days post-op). I have been sticking with the clear liquids plus a small glass of skim milk each day and able to keep it down. When you talk about shakes, my doc emphasized being sure they weren't the kind that gets thick. I use 4 oz skim milk, 4 oz cold water, and the GNC 100% Whey Protein. It mixes quickly and is very thin. I add a little crushed ice so it will still cold and then take small sips. It is low-carb and tastes good. My doc said only one of these per day, though. Hope all goes well for you.

I had both and no differet instructions for me.

Thank you all so much. This website has really helped me. I actually had never even thought of the thin crust. I was banded on the 28th and I have quite a bit of restriction in comparison to nothing. Another question too-does everyone completely avoid drinking altogether while eating? I have to sip while I eat. I know they say that fills the pouch and washes food out too quickly, but I almost feel like I'm gonna choke if I don't take a sip now and then....

Thanks...

thanks so much for the advice...its been four days so hopefully it will go away soon.

I also had the Laps Band with Hiatal hernia repair August 12, 2009. I have had bad chest pain especially on my left side. Each time I take a deep breathe it really hurts. Today I am actually feeling better. I hope this means I'm on the road to recovery. Is it the Hiatal Hernea repair that causes so much pain?

i was banded on the 12th too Teresa, and I am having chest pains on my left side too. I had to have a hernia repair as well. Im just trying to get up and walk maybe is a bit more trapped gas. I am comforted now to read that others are experiencing the same things I am, helps me rest and know this is just part of the process. Good luck to you, I hope we all get to feeling better soon!