Southern Gal, A little of my background. My diagnosis of a giant paraesophageal hernia was a complete surprise to me, as I had few, very mild, symptoms. Really the only things that developed over...
I had surgery at the UPMC on January 30th for my giant paraesophageal hernia. I live about 5 hours away from Pittsburgh, but researched my options and chose, who I thought to be, the best possible...
I am scheduled for surgery for a giant paraesophageal hernia this coming Wednesday at UPMC. This surgery usually includes a Nissen fundoplication. Yet I have not had a manometry test or 24 hour pH...
Alice, Thank you for your thoughtful response. Pain meds - sounds like you used to work at that same hospital. Is the care on that floor generally good, adequate, or poor? Is something like the...
My paraesophageal hernia surgery is scheduled for the end of January. I am traveling out of state to have this done by Dr James Luketich, in Pittsburgh. I have a giant hernia, with 100% of my stomach...
I will be having my paraesophageal hernia repair surgery in another state, about a 6 hour drive from where I live. The surgeon told me I should stay close by the hospital for about a week after...
I have run across some articles and research on bariatric surgeons finding hiatal hernias and large paraesophageal hernias (like I have), in their surgical patients. They are doing the hernia repair...
Question for Alice - I am planning to have my paraesophageal hernia surgery done where you had yours done. I was reading some of your earlier posts, after you had your surgery, and you seemed...
I have been to 2 surgeons and they both told me I did not need the manometry test nor the 24 hour PH test because I have a type 4 paraesophageal hernia with 100% of my stomach in the chest. Does this...
For those that have traveled far from home for their surgery, can you talk about the pros and cons of getting surgery far from home. Obviously, if we choose to go to a far away surgeon, we have good...
I need surgery for a giant paraesophageal hernia. I was scheduled to have it done with one surgeon, but had second thoughts. I know I need the surgery, but felt uncomfortable with the surgeon. I have...
Liz, Is your stomach re-herniating back into your chest? Or did your wrap come undone? Did your surgeon give you alternatives for wraps, such as a full wrap or a toupet wrap? I too have a...
Sorry, I meant for this to be a reply in another topic. I didn't mean for it to be a new topic. Edit: Not a problem - I will just edit your title so Alcie sees the post. I did read the thread you...
Alice, I am just wondering what you meant by "Some of the newer docs are decompressing the abdomen better and using different gases that absorb faster." What do you mean by "newer docs" and how do...
Hi Moonflower, I too was recently diagnosed with a PEH - type 4, with entire stomach and part of colon up in the chest. I am currently scheduled for surgery in late October. I am 58 years old with no...
Alice (and any other's that have a para-e), I wondered if you had journaled your experience as you went through surgery and recovery with your para-e hernia. I have a surgery date now in late...
I have a type 4 paraesophageal hernia, with the entire stomach and part of the colon up into my chest. I have been waiting for a call back from Dr James Luketich's office and I received it today. His...
When I look up a display name, I see their last 10 posts, but can't figure out how to see their earlier posts. Would someone tell me how to do that. Thanks so much. Deb...
Hi Jen, I would love to talk to you about your surgery, as I live in the same area of Michigan. I have a lot of questions about the care you received at the hospital and with your surgeon. I met with...
Bill, May I ask, why have you had 3 nissens? I am assuming the first 2 failed, but why? Just very curious as I haven't had my first one yet, and am still trying to decide on the surgeon. I want to...
Laceyangelrose, I just now read your post and saw you had your surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. That is where I would like to have mine. What surgeon did you use??? I also have...
Alice, did Dr James Luketich, at UPMC Presbyterian, do your surgery? I've heard wonderful things about him. Deb...
Thank you Alice and David. The surgeon that said he would only do an open thoracotomy IS from a large medical center at the University of Michigan. He is very well known, as I have researched my...
I have been consulting with various thoracic surgeons about my very large paraesophageal hernia (entire stomach and part of colon in chest). All recommend a lap procedure, except the most acclaimed...
For anyone who used a surgeon out of state, can you tell me about your recovery. Did you drive or fly back home? How was that? How did you handle follow-up appointments or emergencies, if you had...
Alice, Someone mentioned you were on this forum. I had a question related to the GERD forum, and wondered how I could get that to you. I'm new to these forums and not sure the right protocal for...
I wanted to ask Alice something and wondered if she was still on this forum. Alice, are you there?...
Hello Nurse Molly, just wondering how you're doing after surgery. I have met with 2 different surgeons about my type 4 paraesohagela hernia. One wants to do an open repair (thoracic surgeon at the...
Starry, I have a huge type 4 paraesophageal hernia and have been to 2 surgeons. One said he would do the repair with a lap procedure and the other said he would only do it with an open procedure. It...
Hi Jennifer, I am just wondering how you're doing today, now that months have passed since surgery. I was just diagnosed with a type 4 paraesophageal hernia and the surgeon is telling me I need an...
Hello Granny, I wondered how your surgery went? How are faring after your open surgery? I have much the same diagnosis as you, type 4 hernia,with entire stomach and part of colon up into my chest. My...
I am pretty new here. I have a type 4 paraesophageal hernia, that I have had at least 10 years, if not longer. I have no symptoms, and that makes thinking about the surgery and all the after effects...
Does this mean that you did not have any wrap done, and just had the hernia repaired? I was just diagnosed with a type 4 paraesophageal hernia, which contains the entire stomach and a portion of the...
I just wondered if anyone had put together a list of the best thoracic surgeons, or surgeons that work on GI systems. I have talked to 2 thoracic surgeons, both very well regarded in our large metro...
I met with a thoracic surgeon at our leading hospital in Michigan for a type 4 paraesophageal hernia (entire stomach and part of colon in diaphragm). He said he only does open surgery and not...