Hiatal Hernia repair

tewabear123

Regular Member

Joined : Apr 2017

Posts : 35

Posted 12/29/2017 12:41 AM (GMT 0)

Hello,
I am 9 months after Nissen (hiatal hernia) surgery. My Gerd is gone, yeah!. So far no regrets.
Over the 9 month period I struggled with chest pains, Anxiety, aching where the repair was done,tingling in my arms and migraines once in awhile. Also, light headed and fatigue seem to stick with me.

I can eat what I want, but certain foods still remind me that they are still the boss. Over eating makes my stomach ache where the surgery was performed. I still have a knot that is present daily. Does anyone who is 9 plus months still have a tender spot by the stitches?

I am working on my anxiety and tingling. I am sleeping better, but I need to get more rest at night. After the surgery, I slept only 4-5 hours a night for several months. Then went to 5-6 for several months. Sleep is still an issue, but is improving. I would like to hear from someone who, after 9 months, is still in the healing phase.

Mike

SharonZ

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Joined : Mar 2014

Posts : 3153

Posted 12/29/2017 12:49 PM (GMT 0)

Mike:

You are definitely still in the healing phase. You need to remember that you lost part of your stomach when they performed the wrap. You'll still need to eat multiple small meals a day, it works in your favor. There are still foods that I have issues with 3-1/2 years later. I avoid them rather than deal with the side effects. Have you spoken to your surgeon about the tenderness near the incision area? I didn't experience the tingling, that's another question for the surgeon. As far as the migraines and anxiety, did you experience them prior to the surgery? They may not be related to your surgery at all.

Sharon

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