Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

@proth1018 Thank you so much my good friend. You are the first hope that I have had in nearly 20 years. So, I would like to ask a few more questions, if it is okay. Let's say that I walk in to my Doctor regarding hilial hernia, what questions do you suggest that I ask the Doctor? Should I say that I am requesting the robotic surgery method to address my hernia? I ask this question because over five Doctors have refused to conduct the surgery, although I am having severe symptoms. Thanks

No. Because my hernia had grown so large - pushing through my diaphragm - he couldn't do a full fundoplication. That was the goal, but not possible. I weighed a lot and it was very large. However, I rarely have stomach issues. Just last month, my gastro dr did an endoscopy to see how everything was holding - and it’s perfect. I think the weight loss has helped. Should it ever loosen up, they could repeat the procedure, but I doubt that will happen now.
I can’t tell you how relieved I still am that I didn’t listen to the first 2 surgeons and have gastric bypass. I know no one who is glad they did it. Best of luck!

@maddie7007
My suggestion is to Google “thoracic surgeons” in your state. Be willing to drive to a large hospital. I drove 3 hrs to get to Duke.
Call their office. Ask if they repair hiatal hernias. Then ask if they are trained to do it robotically. If yes to both, book an appt. If not, try the next one.
Once they get everything put back where it belongs, your symptoms will go away.
I had at least 5 “general” surgeons in my city refuse to take my case. And, the only thoracic surgeon here told me “I never went back to learn robotics. I make enough money without it”. Don’t let incompetent doctors deter you, spend the day calling until you get what you want.
Getting it fixed is worth it. I used to spend 1/2 my day with stomach pain. I get it.
Don’t give up!!

2 years ago I had repair of a giant hiatal hernia with fundiplication. My stomach had gone entirely into my chest. The head of Thoavic surgery at MUSC in Charleston did it robotically . Other than the dietary restrictions at first I had no problems, no more Gerd, very little heartburn but very gassy. Unable to really belch so most gas is passed thru farts. Bloating at times due to the gas, I restrict foods I know to cause excess gas. If you are dealing with this type of problem, seek a good Dr and get it done, if you become an emergency surgery, it can be lots worse.