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Swallowing issues 1 year after Hiatal hernia surgery & Lap Nissen.
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 9, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
I had a laparoscopic Nissen in 2014 and open revision with hiatal hernia repair in 2015, I have been having swallowing difficulties, some GERG and occasional regurgitation recently. I had an EGD which reveled esophagitis and it was also noted the nissen appeared loos and there was a small hiatal hernia. I am concerned as the surgery in 2015 was very difficult but concerned it may be headed that way. I am just wondering on others experiences and if there were other options i can consider or should I begin to prepare myself psychologically for another surgery
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I had my surgery back in April of 2019. I've had , I think 4 or 5 upper endoscopys . Each time it shows inflammation and like the 3rd one it showed a small hiatial hernia . Each time he stretched my Esophagus. It helps for awhile?? I still have problems swallowing and allot stomach pain but each time my surgeon says he can'take really pinpoint why. I hafta really chew my food and take small bites. Even drinking liquid hurts. It has eased up somewhat . The only good thing that came out of my nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia surgery is that I don't have acid reflux anymore. Definitely get ahold of your surgeon and explain what's going on. Good luck !
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Hi @diamae and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am sorry you are dealing with these issues after your surgeries. You will see that I moved your post to a discussion about exactly what you were talking about. A lap Nissen, Hiatal Hernia and swallowing problems. I wanted to connect you with the people here in this conversation like @faithann64, @delrenleo, @helenfrances, @faithincrisis and @marianna1968jt.
Have you talked to a physician about this at all?