Anyone With A Hiatal Hernia?

[Lisa]

Although non related to Celiac, but for me this is an additional complication.

I have a large hiatal hernia, which is causing a great deal of discomfort from gerd, bloating and acid pain.

I have a very large perscription bills for antacids. The hernia is pushing my stomach under my rib cage and does not feel great.

My questions is that at what point to you elect surgery and what would that intale?

Any help would be appreciated for those with this experience.

Lisa

[chrissy]

as an adult, you can elect to have the surgery at any time. my youngest daughter was born with a hiatal hernia. she had surgery when she was almost 10 months old. the surgery is called a fundoplication. the top of the stomach is wrapped around the bottom of the esophagus to creat an artificial valve----and the opening in the diaphragm is closed.

[zip2play]

I had a hiatal hernia operation in July of 2003. They did the stomach wrap that Chrissy described. I am so glad I did this. My gerd was getting horrible. When I exercised, it got to where I could hardly swallow. The only negative side effect I have had is I now cannot throw up. I had a stomach virus for the first time since 07/2003 in January. I heeved for hours and nothing. But I am still pleased!

Make sure you speak to an experienced surgeon. That helps a lot!

Monica

[gfp]

My first problems were hiatus hernia and gerd which were added to by the celiac disease.

I lost 15-20lbs and it rarely bothers me so long as I remember certain things like plenty of pillows and elevated head to the bed, take very strong acid prohibitors (not antacid) before diving (else the stomach acid just runs out when you face down) etc. etc.

Every time my weight goes back up a little I start getitng symptoms .... so i have to loose the weight again.