Hi, @munga - what I would suggest related to the topic of chilaiditi would be to go to the Digestive Health Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/ and start a discussion there (see right below the search box). That would be great to try to connect people with this condition.

If you'd like to chat with others who have had or will have hiatal hernia surgery, please check out this discussion:

Has anyone had surgery for a hiatal hernia? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-surgery-for-a-hiatal-hernia/