Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi , I can't even pretend to understand it all. Yes they do slide in and out - it is called a sliding hiatus hernia and it is in a space right next to the oesophagus where it goes through the diaphragm. I had pictures but I can't find them - it is so irritating !! They can usually make it show on the barium x-ray when they tilt you up and down. When I had my last barium x-ray in September they saw a small sliding one.Now 7 months later the surgeon tells me there's a huge one !!! Back to where I started from . -- I certainly have done nothing to bring it on,. I don't lift weights - not even grandchildren ! It's part of the mistrey !! Hugs Joan --- Original Message ----- From: " Cindi Wilmot " <cindiscandles@...> <achalasia > Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 6:43 PM Subject: hiatal hernia > > Joan - my hernia was diagnosed 7 years ago...now that I look back I was > having intermittent difficulty swallowing then. Then 3-4 years ago they > started with endoscopy and said there was no hiatal hernia, but sometime > they slide in & out (don't know if that's true). Then a year ago, the > barium swallow showed the A. Go figure! Cindi > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hi Cindi! I found this las night on my Surgeon's website ! Some of the names on the diagrammes are in Afrikaans but you should know your way around by now ! Joan www.surgeondoc.co.za Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery Hiatus Hernia ( Diaphragmatic hernia or sliding hernia) The oesophagus extends from the mouth or pharynx to the stomach which it reaches by passing through an opening in the muscular diaphragm. This opening is known as the hiatus. The oesophagus joins the stomach below the diaphragm in the abdominal cavity. On occasion the opening in the diaphragm is larger than normal and this may cause upper portion or cardia of the stomach to move cranially and come to lie in the thorax. The connection between the oesophagus and the stomach is now situated above the diaphragm in the thorax, instead of in the abdominal cavity. This type of hernia is known as a sliding or hiatus hernia. The appearance of the valve or sphincter as seen through the Gastroscope The Normal Valve or Sphincter The normal valve or sphincter is usually closed. It can be examined through the gastroscope which is used to examine the oesophagus and stomach. Photos can be taken of the valve. The gastroscope can be manipulated into a position in which retrograde visualisation of the junction between oesophagus can be performed. When viewed from above the valve is usually closed The gastroscope is passed throughthe valve into the stomach. When viewed from below the valve usually closes fairly tightly around the gastroscope. The appearance of an Hiatus Hernia. With the gastroscope the oesophagus and the portion of the stomach above the opening in the diaphragm can be seen. The valve is open and a portion of the stomach is visible above the diaphragm. The hiatus hernia can also be visualised from the stomach by retroflexion of the gastroscope. The hiatus hernia as seen through the gastroscope from above. The ulcers in the oesophagus are clearly visible. The junction between the oesophagus and stomach is visualised. The portion of the stomach which has been displaced into the thorax can also be seen. The opening in the diaphragm as seen from below as well as the portion of the stomach which has entered the thorax. The valve is wide and open. The lower end oesophagus is visualised and is recognisable by the pink mucous membrane. Introduction : : Symptoms : : Hiatus Hernia : : Complications : : Examination : : Treatment : : Summary All Right Reserved. Copyright © Dr Heine van der Walt Inc., 2004. hiatal hernia > > >> >> Joan - my hernia was diagnosed 7 years ago...now that I look back I was >> having intermittent difficulty swallowing then. Then 3-4 years ago they >> started with endoscopy and said there was no hiatal hernia, but sometime >> they slide in & out (don't know if that's true). Then a year ago, the >> barium swallow showed the A. Go figure! Cindi >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 , I was banded on March 7, 2006 and after surgery Dr. Aceves told me he had to operate on a large hiatal hernia. So yes, it can be done and it will solve your heartburn too – 2 for 1. Any questions, feel free to ask. A. la Dolce Vita Salone & Spa 320.259.6682 320.259.0499 (f) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of craps_dealer Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 9:11 PM Subject: Hiatal hernia I am very Interested in haveing lapband surgery. I had been thinking about it for about a year, when we got walloped by Katrina. In the time that me and my wife had off from work me, both of our employers where destroyed, my wife decided that she would go and have the surgery. Its now been about 6 weeks since she was banded and I am ready to get banded myself. I have a few questions. About 5 years ago I had an upper G.I to try to find the cause of my constant heartburn. The Dr. said that I had a Hiatal hernia. I never followed up after the U.G.I. In my recent research I have seen several places that say that a Hiatal Hernia is a possible problem with the lapband surgery. Has anyone been banded that has had a Hiatal Hernia? If so how did they do it? Did they fix the Hernia, did they just band and not worry or what? If anyone could answer this for me I would be very thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hey , Welcome to our site. Dr Aceves often repairs Hiatal Hernia's during the surgery. Most times people don't even know they have them. I am sure if you talk with Nina she will let you know the scoop. I think it is great, you can have two surgeries for the price of one :0) I hope you have recovered from nasty Katrina. Good Luck in your journey! Hiatal hernia I am very Interested in haveing lapband surgery. I had been thinking about it for about a year, when we got walloped by Katrina. In the time that me and my wife had off from work me, both of our employers where destroyed, my wife decided that she would go and have the surgery. Its now been about 6 weeks since she was banded and I am ready to get banded myself.I have a few questions. About 5 years ago I had an upper G.I to try to find the cause of my constant heartburn. The Dr. said that I had a Hiatal hernia. I never followed up after the U.G.I. In my recent research I have seen several places that say that a Hiatal Hernia is a possible problem with the lapband surgery. Has anyone been banded that has had a Hiatal Hernia? If so how did they do it? Did they fix the Hernia, did they just band and not worry or what? If anyone could answer this for me I would be very thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Welcome ! You should check with Nina, I believe Dr A can fix that too!! Virginia DOB 3/13/06 198/188/135craps_dealer <craps_dealer@...> wrote: I am very Interested in haveing lapband surgery. I had been thinking about it for about a year, when we got walloped by Katrina. In the time that me and my wife had off from work me, both of our employers where destroyed, my wife decided that she would go and have the surgery. Its now been about 6 weeks since she was banded and I am ready to get banded myself.I have a few questions. About 5 years ago I had an upper G.I to try to find the cause of my constant heartburn. The Dr. said that I had a Hiatal hernia. I never followed up after the U.G.I. In my recent research I have seen several places that say that a Hiatal Hernia is a possible problem with the lapband surgery. Has anyone been banded that has had a Hiatal Hernia? If so how did they do it? Did they fix the Hernia, did they just band and not worry or what? If anyone could answer this for me I would be very thankful.Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Welcome to the boards!! Tammy IrishVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Welcome ! You should check with Nina, I believe Dr A can fix that too!! Virginia DOB 3/13/06 198/188/135craps_dealer <craps_dealer@...> wrote: I am very Interested in haveing lapband surgery. I had been thinking about it for about a year, when we got walloped by Katrina. In the time that me and my wife had off from work me, both of our employers where destroyed, my wife decided that she would go and have the surgery. Its now been about 6 weeks since she was banded and I am ready to get banded myself.I have a few questions. About 5 years ago I had an upper G.I to try to find the cause of my constant heartburn. The Dr. said that I had a Hiatal hernia. I never followed up after the U.G.I. In my recent research I have seen several places that say that a Hiatal Hernia is a possible problem with the lapband surgery. Has anyone been banded that has had a Hiatal Hernia? If so how did they do it? Did they fix the Hernia, did they just band and not worry or what? If anyone could answer this for me I would be very thankful. Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 , I had a hiatal hernia and Dr. Aceves repaired it at no extra charge before he placed the band. He told me that if it was extremely large there might e some charge for extra materials but there was no charge. Mine must have been large as I was in surgery more than an hour whereas many are in and out in about half an hour. No more constant heartburn, no more reflux, no more sleep apnea and my clothes are now baggy! Hooray for Dr. A!!!! Gloria Satchell DOB 123/21/05 221/195/140 > > I am very Interested in haveing lapband surgery. I had been thinking > about it for about a year, when we got walloped by Katrina. In the > time that me and my wife had off from work me, both of our employers > where destroyed, my wife decided that she would go and have the > surgery. Its now been about 6 weeks since she was banded and I am > ready to get banded myself. > I have a few questions. About 5 years ago I had an upper G.I to try to > find the cause of my constant heartburn. The Dr. said that I had a > Hiatal hernia. I never followed up after the U.G.I. In my recent > research I have seen several places that say that a Hiatal Hernia is a > possible problem with the lapband surgery. Has anyone been banded that > has had a Hiatal Hernia? If so how did they do it? Did they fix the > Hernia, did they just band and not worry or what? If anyone could > answer this for me I would be very thankful. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 YOU JUST GOT TO LOVE THAT DOCTOR A I KNOW I DO IS HE SINGLE I THINNK ILL GOT TO MEXICO AND CHASE HIM JESS "Debby B." <debbyb32901@...> wrote: Hi , I was banded back in August and didn't even know I had a Hiatel Hernia until after surgery. Dr. A repaired it during the surgery....no charge....LOL Debby Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Dr. Aceves discovered that my daughter had a hiatal hernia as he was preparing for her surgery and just repaired it as he was doing her surgery. No extra charge or anything! I have heard of severzl others on the message board that he also did this to. Carla has had no problems since. Best wishes for a great journey! Penny Penny Manville Walden, Colorado DOB 9/26/05 230/185/135 1st fill 12/9/05 1cc 2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total 5'4 " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hi Cher. I was banded 4/19. I had a hiatal hernia and didn't know it. From what Dr. A said it was pretty large. He repaired it before he could band me. So I'm sure he would do hiatal hernia repair only surgery. Ask Nina. She would know. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi , I had saline removed from my band last friday. It was done during fluroscopy. They saw a hiatal hernia during the test. Not significant but note worthy, non the less. I have had heart burn & reflux often nightly prior to this test.. The hiatal hernia is propably the cause of my problems, and I hope the slight unfil will solve the problem. So far I have had no significant problem. Dana -------------- Original message -------------- From: "tmacy99" <tmacy99@...> I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi , Both my husband and I had hiatal hernias repaired as part of our lapband surgery. I didnt even know I had one. Apparently it is a pretty common thing. You would want to mention it to Dr. Aceves as he needs more time during surgery for the repair. Deborah > > I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired > prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone > else? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 > > I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired > prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone > else? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 > > I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired > prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone > else? > > Hi , I had a large hiatal hernia that DR Aceves found when he did my lap band in Feb. He repaired it before he place the band. He is a great Dr. I had many test done because of heart burn and reflux but they never found the hernia. My Hmo Dr sent me to a heart Dr.Thanks to Dr A. I feel like a new person. You will be in good hands with him and his staff. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 I had a hiatal hernia that I didn't know about and Dr. Aceves fixed it during my banding. In the US they would tack on about another $1800 for sewing that one little stitch to fix the hernia but Dr. A doesn't charge anything additional for a hiatal hernia repair. On 4/21/07, tmacy99 <tmacy99@...> wrote: I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 HI Dr. A found that my daughter had a hiatal hernia when he was placing her band and he repaired it before placing the band and did not charge any more for doing it! She did not even know she had it. Best of luck to you Penny in Colorado 9/26/05 230/153/135 > > > Hi , I had saline removed from my band last friday. It was done during fluroscopy. They saw a hiatal hernia during the test. Not significant but note worthy, non the less. I have had heart burn & reflux often nightly prior to this test.. The hiatal hernia is propably the cause of my problems, and I hope the slight unfil will solve the problem. So far I have had no significant problem. Dana > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " tmacy99 " <tmacy99@...> > I wanted to know if anyone had a hiatal hernia that had to be repaired > prior to surgery? Also, I'm scheduled for lapband on May 14, anyone > else? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Most docs do that at the time of banding. In fact, sometimes they don't know ahead of time, they find it, and just fix it while they're in there. dan " Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. " -- Will www.mylapband.tk or www.riverofdata.com Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/27/03 355/323/210/190 Hiatal Hernia >Hi All, >My husband is scheduled to have his surgery on 6/27. He had his pre-op >UGI and it showed a hiatal hernia. Does the doc normally repair this >during the surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hi, again, Carol! Good for your doc for doing a pre-op UGI! Many don't. Since so many of us have a hiatal hernia, seems to me that they would want to know and plan for the larger ones, that do take some time to repair. They are routinely repaired along with the banding, since the band must go exactly where the hernia is. Any obese person with reflux likely has a hiatal hernia. The big ones usually need repair, but the smaller ones can be managed with meds. But they do need repair if the band is placed. Sandy > > Hi All, > My husband is scheduled to have his surgery on 6/27. He had his pre- op > UGI and it showed a hiatal hernia. Does the doc normally repair this > during the surgery? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 See Dr Alistair's protocols. Regards, Renier hiatal hernia Does anyone have suggestions for treating hiatal hernia? I have a family member in a lot of pain. Thanks It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. __________ NOD32 2351 (20070625) Information __________This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I found that the Bourne Protocols worked really well for this one. Also, try the disease dictionary and do the hernia there as well. Also, make sure they are making adjustments in their diet. Carrot juice works great in settling the stomach while the hernia is healing. More juice and less raw foods for about 3-4 weeks I find to be the best. Good luck, liz ortega <lvigil55@...> wrote: Does anyone have suggestions for treating hiatal hernia? I have a family member in a lot of pain. Thanks It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Chiropractic manipulation (a bit painful) resolved this problem, permanently, for me in five minutes. I had to stop eating while reclined.   Hope this helps. Vida hiatal hernia Does anyone have suggestions for treating hiatal hernia? I have a family member in a lot of pain. Thanks It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hiatal hernia is a symptom of fight or flight mode so dealing with the underlying stress is a given. However, find a chiro or health care practitioner who knows how to push the diaphram down and have them teach the one suffering the technique. is Rotella, M.Ac., CNC--- In qxci-english , liz ortega <lvigil55@...> wrote: > > Does anyone have suggestions for treating hiatal hernia? > I have a family member in a lot of pain. > Thanks > > > --------------------------------- > It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007  This a very very good statements of what naturopaths etc know and medicos ignore- THAT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION ARE INTIMATELY RELATED! There is far too little recognition of this- although in the USA it is made very much more difficult by the "don't touch unless you are Licensed"! I am not sure how we can assist as precisely as a chiropracter can using the device- but there are a set of spincters in the body where the distrubance is a structural issue and resp[onds to manipulation Maybe the chiros/osteoos/cranio sacracalists wh use the device can help here- are there some specifics that would help in the device? Have you visited www.imune.net yet? Dr Kelsey Imune- Vice Chancellor info@...www.imune.netF: +44 870 460 1138T: +44 121 243 6318 hiatal hernia Does anyone have suggestions for treating hiatal hernia? I have a family member in a lot of pain. Thanks It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.8/869 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 17:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 i had a hiatal hernia before i was banded that i didn't know anything about. it was found during my pre-op Upper GI. my surgeon fixed it during my band surgery. he said that my hernia was minor, and that the surgery would fix it. there was another woman in my pre-surgical " group " who had a more severe one, and he advised her against being banded. i was banded 10/26/06, and have had zero complications. i believe i have the 10cc Vanguard band, and i'm at 7.2cc fill? i don' t remember; my last visit was 10/07 10/26/06 Dr Ben-Meir, St s Charity Hospital, Cleveland, OH 360/255/160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hey, you're doing great! Please be sure, though, that you knmow the nutritional needs for health and disease prevention, and are meeting them all pretty well. This isn't just about weight loss, s you know. :-) I know of many very very huge HH's, and none stopped patients from being banded. As a matter of fact, having a HH is one of the several co- morbidities that the ins. companies LIKE to see when they are considering paying for banding. All the highly-experienced docs have no trouble with repairing large HH's, unless there are other problems going on. I'd urge your friend to get several more consultations from other experienced band docs, before she gives up on getting banded and reclaiming her life. A HH that is huge needs to be repaired very often, anyway, for other reasons. sandy r > > i had a hiatal hernia before i was banded that i didn't know anything > about. it was found during my pre-op Upper GI. my surgeon fixed it > during my band surgery. he said that my hernia was minor, and that the > surgery would fix it. there was another woman in my pre-surgical > " group " who had a more severe one, and he advised her against being > banded. > > i was banded 10/26/06, and have had zero complications. i believe i > have the 10cc Vanguard band, and i'm at 7.2cc fill? i don' t remember; > my last visit was 10/07 > > > 10/26/06 > Dr Ben-Meir, St s Charity Hospital, Cleveland, OH > 360/255/160 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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