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Return of hiatal hernia
by Tammy1089, May 24, 2008 09:54PM
I had double hiatia hernia surgery in Sept. 2006. My recovery was fine and within the year i lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. The other day I was sick and coughing a lot. All at once it felt like my somach ripped open inside. the pain
was horrible for about 10 to 15 minutes. I couldn't stand up staight. Just as I called my husband home to take me to the hospital it started to loosen up and ease off. Now gradually over the last few days I am having trouble all over again with my food getting stuck and not wanting to go down. It feels just like before when I had the other hernias. Could I have caused another one or a tear when I had the pain from coughing? I am also having some reflux again. This is the first time since the surgery that I have had any problems.
was horrible for about 10 to 15 minutes. I couldn't stand up staight. Just as I called my husband home to take me to the hospital it started to loosen up and ease off. Now gradually over the last few days I am having trouble all over again with my food getting stuck and not wanting to go down. It feels just like before when I had the other hernias. Could I have caused another one or a tear when I had the pain from coughing? I am also having some reflux again. This is the first time since the surgery that I have had any problems.
Member Comments (3)
by CalGal, May 24, 2008 09:59PM
To: Tammy
It is possible for the wrap to loosen. You should probably get in touch with your doc and have it checked out.
by Tammy1089, May 24, 2008 10:03PM
To: CalGal
Thanks, I do plan to call my doctor Monday. I was just wondering if this had happened to anyone else. We are in the middle of moving and the timing couldn't be any worse. I appreciate your advice!!!
by Tammy1089, May 26, 2008 12:09AM
To: CalGal
Hey can't call the doctor until Tuesday. I forgot about the holiday. But today has been the same. Lots of indigestion and my food seeming to hang up. I am trying to be carful about what i eat so I can control this as long as I can without surgery. The only advantage I see to having to have surgery again is the weight loss. You can only have liquids for 3 weeks and soft foods for a while after that. By then your stomach is so small you can't eat much without really hurting. But I had rather skip the surgery and just get back on a diet!
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