Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery? Post op problems?

My current Gastro got a promotion to a top job in the hospital. I already had Barrett’s esophagus when I first saw him. Was referred to him. Having a rough time finding a new one.

Mine is also small, but my LES is wide open. I take a ppi in the morning and a famotidine in the evening. When I told my gastro I wasn't interested in surgery that is so uncertain for many, he pretty much said fine and never contacted me again. I am going to ask for another endoscopy in Jan. Then it's been 2 years since my last.

My GERD was silent only had pain. Also ulcers. I’m having a problem finding a new Gastro. My drs. Want to prescribe PPIS they cause bone loss. I’m a 73 old woman with osteo arthritis all over. Don’t need a medicine to make it worse.

That’s the same procedure they I had. But it certainly feels like my chest and esophagus are burnt. I haven’t had any treatments in 3 weeks. I can barely swallow anything. I force myself through the pain at least once a day to eat protein.

There is a new procedure called Endoflip. A specialist has to do this. Dr uses a small balloon through esophagus and checks for esophagus stricture and can also see your LES and Hernia

Try Tagement. I think it is extra strength or 75 mg from Walmart. Only med that worked for me, but had to discontinue after two weeks as it caused SIBO. You might not have the side effect I had. PPIs also cause dementia.

My Gastro also said if it’s small leave it alone. However my hiatal hernia has gotten larger. I’m diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus cause my hernia keeps my LES ( lower esophageal spinchter open). What t do now??? Big question. Any one out there solve this issue?

My GERD was silent only had pain. Also ulcers. I’m having a problem finding a new Gastro. My drs. Want to prescribe PPIS they cause bone loss. I’m a 73 old woman with osteo arthritis all over. Don’t need a medicine to make it worse.

Same age as you, Try Dr Wolfson at Mayo. I had surgery and no longer take the PPIS. I took 5K Vit d. /day when I did. Also have os. arth. If you are suggested omeprazole study the counter indications. Mine began to effect my creatine.

One thing I can suggest, is strict diet. No spices, no coffee or chocolate, no red sauces, nothing oily, or sweet. Eat less meat or no meat. If you do eat meat, eat very lean meat, chew every bite 20 times, even eggs. Eat smaller meals six times during the day. Don't overeat. Drink PH water. Don't bend after eating, don't lift anything heavy, don't take muscle relaxer, if you are taking it. Sweets and fat and gluten and dairy and stree are the worse things for Hiatal Hernia. Don't eat anything that is fried. No mint or Spearmint. No garlic or onion or sodas or alcohol. No smoking. No tight fitting clothes. Make your own chicken broth. I make it and put in frig overnight and in the morning, I remove the fat from top of the broth. Lose weight. I used to be 165lbs then after diet, 130. I was doing very good, then started to eat pastries and coffee and bacon during Xmas and got very sick again and never got better till recently. I am 126 pounds now. PPIs don't work for everyone. Try Gaviscon or extra strength Gaviscon from Amazon, and Tagement extra strength. Get a prescription for a liquid medication that you can take before you eat so it covers your esophagus, like liquid Carafate. Don't eat four hours before you lay down or at night before you go to bed. Get a wedge that is 8 inches high and sleep on your left side on the wedge. Please consult a good doctor as well.