@linniestar ,

I had a paraesophageal (sliding) hiatal hernia. I expanded between ribcages. .. very noticeable... but did not enlarge outward. The hernia pulled my stomach into my chest. More of my story at my blog. Maybe one day I will get back to blogging. https://zarogasnook.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-long-time-passing.html .