@mamaearl - This Mayo Clinic article provides more information on hiatal hernia, including in what circumstances it should be treated:

- Hiatal hernia https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiatal-hernia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373385

This paragraph especially caught my attention: Most people with a hiatal hernia don't experience any symptoms and won't need treatment. If you experience symptoms, such as frequent heartburn and acid reflux, you may need medicine or surgery.

mamaearl - wondering if you have symptoms from your hiatal hernia? If so, what are they like?