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Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 8 1:12pm | Replies (71)Comment receiving replies
I had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery at Mayo Rochester on October 18, 2016. I had a 4 cm hiatal hernia, and suffered from GERD since 2004.
Since the surgery to fix the hernia and malfunctioning sphincter between my esophagus and stomach, I have had NO heartburn -- at all! This is awesome because Mayo also figured out that I don't properly metabolize both PPIs and H2 antagonist medications, and taking these medications was basically slowly killing me.
So glad I had this surgery, and I ADORE my Mayo GI/Hepatology and Thoracic Surgery team!
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I had hiatal hernia repair that failed just two months afterwards. I think this might be because I have chronic constipation and strain. I am told there is a 50% chance this second surgery on Oct 2 will fail. The dr said then she would have to do open surgery which I am scared of because I have breast implants. I am hoping if I eat smaller meals and try not to strain on the toilet this second surgery will work. Has anyone else had similar experiences ?
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What surgery did they do for you?