Hi @phillygirl67, a paraesophageal hernia can also be referred to as a hiatal hernia. For that reason, I moved your messages to this existing, active discussion where you can connect with many members.

- Hiatal Hernia. What helps?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hiatal-hernia-what-helps-surgery-or-no/
Also see these additional hiatal hernia discussions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=Hiatal+Hernia

Welcome!