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Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
Hi @marlaxyz,
In October 2016, I had a Nissen Fundoplication at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
It was done laparoscopically (five abdominal incisions).
It was perfumed by a very experienced thoracic surgeon. I would only have this procedure done by a thoracic surgeon who has done hundreds of these surgeries as I have heard many stories about these surgeries not performed properly.
My nissen was PERFECT! It totally cured my GERD and hiatal hernia. I haven't had even a spot of heartburn since.
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I am contemplating not getting it done at all . I have no symptoms of GERD, my problem is I throw up if I eat too much. And by too much I mean not so much. (2-3 oz chicken, veggie, potato is fine....anything more 1/2 an avocado or a salad - too much.) Do you have these types of eating restrictions now? How much? I am amenable to eating four meals a day vs 3. I do not eat spicy or fried food anyway so that is not a problem. Do you have any thoughts on NOT doing the operation. It seems quite major to me.