All four (4) of my surgeries were performed laparoscopically also. You are very lucky. I wasn't so lucky. The comment i made was only a response to a question from a person requesting suggestions as to experiences others who have had the laparoscopic procedure performed to correct a hiatel hernia.
I had a Nissen Fundoplication back in 2020, and I haven't had more than two issues with reflux since then. HOWEVER, my hernia has grown by 50%, making it a "giant" hiatal hernia, while the mesh is solidly in place despite my heavy lifting and straining that I can't seem to avoid. I have gone back to my surgeon as well as had a second opinion by another surgeon and advice of my regular gastroenterologist. All recommended no additional surgeries because the risk of failure is too high and the benefits too small. They all said that eliminating the reflux was the goal, and that has been achieved. Meanwhile, I have gone on an aggressive weight loss campaign, and that seems to help.
I had a Nissen Fundoplication back in 2020, and I haven't had more than two issues with reflux since then. HOWEVER, my hernia has grown by 50%, making it a "giant" hiatal hernia, while the mesh is solidly in place despite my heavy lifting and straining that I can't seem to avoid. I have gone back to my surgeon as well as had a second opinion by another surgeon and advice of my regular gastroenterologist. All recommended no additional surgeries because the risk of failure is too high and the benefits too small. They all said that eliminating the reflux was the goal, and that has been achieved. Meanwhile, I have gone on an aggressive weight loss campaign, and that seems to help.
Yes Nissen Fundiplication during Covid felt wonderful afterwards as I was careful and newly retired. But the 7 centimeter hiatal hernia returned when I became less cautious, and I'm ready but anxious for another surgery at 70.
Yes Nissen Fundiplication during Covid felt wonderful afterwards as I was careful and newly retired. But the 7 centimeter hiatal hernia returned when I became less cautious, and I'm ready but anxious for another surgery at 70.
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@lhabada what happens ic you have to vomit in the future. Like food poisoning etc.?
I had a Nissen Fundoplication back in 2020, and I haven't had more than two issues with reflux since then. HOWEVER, my hernia has grown by 50%, making it a "giant" hiatal hernia, while the mesh is solidly in place despite my heavy lifting and straining that I can't seem to avoid. I have gone back to my surgeon as well as had a second opinion by another surgeon and advice of my regular gastroenterologist. All recommended no additional surgeries because the risk of failure is too high and the benefits too small. They all said that eliminating the reflux was the goal, and that has been achieved. Meanwhile, I have gone on an aggressive weight loss campaign, and that seems to help.
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1 Reaction@njp515 my hiatal hernia came back after 2 1/2 months with GERD. I had another surgery a few months ago. No GERD and hoping this one works
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2 ReactionsYes Nissen Fundiplication during Covid felt wonderful afterwards as I was careful and newly retired. But the 7 centimeter hiatal hernia returned when I became less cautious, and I'm ready but anxious for another surgery at 70.
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1 Reaction@618wild - hi, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear the hernia returned. How frustrating.
Have you approached your primary care or your GI surgeon about another surgery for the hernia? If so, were they open to it?