Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery? Post op problems?

Yes, I had my large hernia repaired in September, 23.
My symptoms ( squeezing pain during eating, atelectasis in my lung, triggered hot flashes)
All gone.
Post op was easier than I expected. Was able to eat soft foods in a week, and continued to improve.
Lots of gas was expelled for several weeks.
All in all a success.
Dorothy

I would love to hear commentary from people who have a hiatal hernia and what you do for it or have done for it. I was given a cardiac scan of my heart area for something and the scan 'accidentally' picked up that I have a hiatal hernia (totally unrelated to cardiac issues). I want to know what has worked for others. Yes, I have a doctor but feedback from actual patients is beneficial as well. I am not looking for medical advice for my own situation, just wondering about what has worked or not worked for you. Thanks.

I am looking for helpful tips for after surgery self care. I have a massive hiatal hernia containing the entire stomach and portion of the colon. This was discovered by accident as the only symptoms have been nausea, some difficulty breathing after eating, and inability to eat large meals.

I have the same, only it has pressed against my left lung causing me to have to use oxygen 24/7. Have you already had surgery?

I am looking for helpful tips for after surgery self care. I have a massive hiatal hernia containing the entire stomach and portion of the colon. This was discovered by accident as the only symptoms have been nausea, some difficulty breathing after eating, and inability to eat large meals.

Hello.
I have very similar symptoms. Out of breath often after walking a few feet.
Terrible cramping at times. Have been through every gastric test with no clear diagnosis yet.

Can you elaborate with symptoms. I woukd like to hear about surgery. Hope it went well.
Onward.

I am looking for helpful tips for after surgery self care. I have a massive hiatal hernia containing the entire stomach and portion of the colon. This was discovered by accident as the only symptoms have been nausea, some difficulty breathing after eating, and inability to eat large meals.

Hi - I have very few symptoms. The hernia was discovered when I went to the ER for a kidney stone. They took a CT scan to verify where the stone was stuck. I’ve had the symptoms of nausea and difficulty breathing while walking for quite some time. I attributed the symptoms to long term Covid. The surgery will be on Thursday unless something unexpected occurs.

Debbie,
Will say a prayer for you. Good luck,

Barbara W.
Corpus Christi Tx