Hi everyone, I suffer from a sliding hiatal hernia and the symptoms are horrible. Burping, chest pain, heartburn are among the most irritating. After being put on every antacid known to man, watching what I ate, sleeping upright for a year with no relief I took matters into my own hands because I wasn't getting anywhere with my doctor. I know what set off my episode, mega red fish oil, most people dont but here are a few things I do that help and I hope it can help you if you suffer like I did. When I get up in the morning I drink a half a bottle of water then Hop down the stairs just to keep my stomach where it belongs, I write down everything I eat that gives me heartburn and I try to avoid them but sometimes you just need a taco, if I know I'm going to eat something that may cause an episode I take a OTC Tagamet about an hour before I eat, eat slowly and drink water with it, do not lay down for 3 hours after you eat and here is the one that will shock you.....do not sleep with your head elevated, sleep flat on your back, no pillow under your head, with 2-3 pillows under your legs kind of like your in a seated position......Instant relief from night time heartburn due to your hernia. If it happens during the day I lay on the floor and put my legs up on the couch. It took years for me to get a grip on this and I hope my tips help anyone suffering from this.
I wish I had gone to Mayo in Rochester. I live in Des Moines and surgeon was affiliated with Methodist. It was absolutely the worst experience I've ever had in a hospital. The nurses and nurses aides were horrible. I had to stay an extra day and night because of the lack of care. And, yes, I did report it to the CEO. Director of Nursing and patient advocate. I was not charged for the second day
Hi everyone, I suffer from a sliding hiatal hernia and the symptoms are horrible. Burping, chest pain, heartburn are among the most irritating. After being put on every antacid known to man, watching what I ate, sleeping upright for a year with no relief I took matters into my own hands because I wasn't getting anywhere with my doctor. I know what set off my episode, mega red fish oil, most people dont but here are a few things I do that help and I hope it can help you if you suffer like I did. When I get up in the morning I drink a half a bottle of water then Hop down the stairs just to keep my stomach where it belongs, I write down everything I eat that gives me heartburn and I try to avoid them but sometimes you just need a taco, if I know I'm going to eat something that may cause an episode I take a OTC Tagamet about an hour before I eat, eat slowly and drink water with it, do not lay down for 3 hours after you eat and here is the one that will shock you.....do not sleep with your head elevated, sleep flat on your back, no pillow under your head, with 2-3 pillows under your legs kind of like your in a seated position......Instant relief from night time heartburn due to your hernia. If it happens during the day I lay on the floor and put my legs up on the couch. It took years for me to get a grip on this and I hope my tips help anyone suffering from this.
Hi everyone, I suffer from a sliding hiatal hernia and the symptoms are horrible. Burping, chest pain, heartburn are among the most irritating. After being put on every antacid known to man, watching what I ate, sleeping upright for a year with no relief I took matters into my own hands because I wasn't getting anywhere with my doctor. I know what set off my episode, mega red fish oil, most people dont but here are a few things I do that help and I hope it can help you if you suffer like I did. When I get up in the morning I drink a half a bottle of water then Hop down the stairs just to keep my stomach where it belongs, I write down everything I eat that gives me heartburn and I try to avoid them but sometimes you just need a taco, if I know I'm going to eat something that may cause an episode I take a OTC Tagamet about an hour before I eat, eat slowly and drink water with it, do not lay down for 3 hours after you eat and here is the one that will shock you.....do not sleep with your head elevated, sleep flat on your back, no pillow under your head, with 2-3 pillows under your legs kind of like your in a seated position......Instant relief from night time heartburn due to your hernia. If it happens during the day I lay on the floor and put my legs up on the couch. It took years for me to get a grip on this and I hope my tips help anyone suffering from this.
OMG! How many years have you been dealing with this. Have you developed Barrett's yet? You should have your GI order an esophogram/barium swallow to check the extent of reflux and sliding of the stomach. Your GI or a surgeon specializing in the LINX procedure can also order an esophogeal motility study which tests the effectiveness of your swallowing. If your swallowing is fine then have the LINX done . It will stop the reflux . The hole in your diaghragm will be repaired at the same time so your stomach won't slide any longer.
I just had this done myself on Jan 22nd. My surgeon also undid a Nissan fundalplication from 24yrs ago that had slipped down my stomach making it look like an hour Glass. The LINX band of magnetic beads around the LES/ Lower esophageal sphincter has stopped all reflux and I'm heartburn free for the first time in over 24yrs.
After back to back hernia surgery and diverticulitid and loosing 30 lbs, I found my muscle mass was less and hurting badly. How to regain muscle mass and strength? My age is 86 and my mind is sharp, but I find the body seems to be failing. Is all lost? Can I regain my strength?
Hello @rubbob1. I moved your discussion to the Digestive Health group where other members have talked about living with symptoms of diverticulitis. While we wait for other members to jump in, I suggest checking out the following discussion of members talking about living with diverticulitis, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diverticulitis-1/.
After back to back hernia surgery and diverticulitid and loosing 30 lbs, I found my muscle mass was less and hurting badly. How to regain muscle mass and strength? My age is 86 and my mind is sharp, but I find the body seems to be failing. Is all lost? Can I regain my strength?
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My mama just turned 91. She had to go into the hospital the first week of January for a few days because of a heart problem. The doctor wanted her to go into a nursing home for rehab. We went through that in 2016 when she had a stroke. Rehab only works if the nursing home helps reinforce their work.... this one did not. We got her out of the nursing home after a few weeks and had home physical and occupational therapy come to her home. So I told the doctor at the hospital this January that mama was not going to a nursing home, she is going home. She was bedridden for about 3 weeks. At two months she was back to her walker after having home PT and OT. She is still tired because of the heart problem, but the therapy helped her so much.
So what I am saying is ask one of your doctors to order physical therapy. You would probably be able to go to a facility. It can really help you regain muscle strength with proper exercise.
After back to back hernia surgery and diverticulitid and loosing 30 lbs, I found my muscle mass was less and hurting badly. How to regain muscle mass and strength? My age is 86 and my mind is sharp, but I find the body seems to be failing. Is all lost? Can I regain my strength?
I have a very large hiatial hernia. The surgeon said he would need to use mesh the size of a saucer to repair it. Actually, I have a huge one and a small one beside it. My sister and my daughter both had mesh and nothing but pain and trouble with it. Now I am petrified of getting mesh. It is the size of a grapefruit. Please give me some input. Thank you so much.
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Hi everyone, I suffer from a sliding hiatal hernia and the symptoms are horrible. Burping, chest pain, heartburn are among the most irritating. After being put on every antacid known to man, watching what I ate, sleeping upright for a year with no relief I took matters into my own hands because I wasn't getting anywhere with my doctor. I know what set off my episode, mega red fish oil, most people dont but here are a few things I do that help and I hope it can help you if you suffer like I did. When I get up in the morning I drink a half a bottle of water then Hop down the stairs just to keep my stomach where it belongs, I write down everything I eat that gives me heartburn and I try to avoid them but sometimes you just need a taco, if I know I'm going to eat something that may cause an episode I take a OTC Tagamet about an hour before I eat, eat slowly and drink water with it, do not lay down for 3 hours after you eat and here is the one that will shock you.....do not sleep with your head elevated, sleep flat on your back, no pillow under your head, with 2-3 pillows under your legs kind of like your in a seated position......Instant relief from night time heartburn due to your hernia. If it happens during the day I lay on the floor and put my legs up on the couch. It took years for me to get a grip on this and I hope my tips help anyone suffering from this.
<p>Has anyone had hiatal hernia surgery at Mayo in Rochestor? How are you feeling after the surgery?</p>
I wish I had gone to Mayo in Rochester. I live in Des Moines and surgeon was affiliated with Methodist. It was absolutely the worst experience I've ever had in a hospital. The nurses and nurses aides were horrible. I had to stay an extra day and night because of the lack of care. And, yes, I did report it to the CEO. Director of Nursing and patient advocate. I was not charged for the second day
I had one last year but at a different hospital.
@kimmer A link to my story of paraesophageal (sliding hiatal) hernia : https://zarogasnook.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-long-time-passing.html. I am still recuperating from the last surgery and dealing with esophageal problems.
OMG! How many years have you been dealing with this. Have you developed Barrett's yet? You should have your GI order an esophogram/barium swallow to check the extent of reflux and sliding of the stomach. Your GI or a surgeon specializing in the LINX procedure can also order an esophogeal motility study which tests the effectiveness of your swallowing. If your swallowing is fine then have the LINX done . It will stop the reflux . The hole in your diaghragm will be repaired at the same time so your stomach won't slide any longer.
I just had this done myself on Jan 22nd. My surgeon also undid a Nissan fundalplication from 24yrs ago that had slipped down my stomach making it look like an hour Glass. The LINX band of magnetic beads around the LES/ Lower esophageal sphincter has stopped all reflux and I'm heartburn free for the first time in over 24yrs.
Hello @rubbob1. I moved your discussion to the Digestive Health group where other members have talked about living with symptoms of diverticulitis. While we wait for other members to jump in, I suggest checking out the following discussion of members talking about living with diverticulitis, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diverticulitis-1/.
@rubbob1
My mama just turned 91. She had to go into the hospital the first week of January for a few days because of a heart problem. The doctor wanted her to go into a nursing home for rehab. We went through that in 2016 when she had a stroke. Rehab only works if the nursing home helps reinforce their work.... this one did not. We got her out of the nursing home after a few weeks and had home physical and occupational therapy come to her home. So I told the doctor at the hospital this January that mama was not going to a nursing home, she is going home. She was bedridden for about 3 weeks. At two months she was back to her walker after having home PT and OT. She is still tired because of the heart problem, but the therapy helped her so much.
So what I am saying is ask one of your doctors to order physical therapy. You would probably be able to go to a facility. It can really help you regain muscle strength with proper exercise.
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2 ReactionsAfter back to back hernia surgery and diverticulitid and loosing 30 lbs, I found my muscle mass was less and hurting badly. How to regain muscle mass and strength? My age is 86 and my mind is sharp, but I find the body seems to be failing. Is all lost? Can I regain my strength?
I have a very large hiatial hernia. The surgeon said he would need to use mesh the size of a saucer to repair it. Actually, I have a huge one and a small one beside it. My sister and my daughter both had mesh and nothing but pain and trouble with it. Now I am petrified of getting mesh. It is the size of a grapefruit. Please give me some input. Thank you so much.