Question 1

which is the best diet to cure hiatal hernia/esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

Chewing food slowly: If you have fod allergies, i would consider a "food diary" and note if certain foods cause your symptoms (bloating, reflux of sour liquids, foods that stick and then cause exces saliva). You might experience pain with swallowing.
I would chew your food well and to slow down.  Enjoy the food and try to not talk too much while eating.

Question 2

what's the best diet to go on to cure hiatal hernia/esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

None for hernia: A hiatal hernia is an anatomic abnormality where the opening in the diaphragm stretches out larger than normal, an the stomach physically gets sucked up in to the chest. Only the large ones are potentially dangerous. There is a lot of information about diets for gerd on the web, and at your primary care doctors office.

Question 3

what's a good diet after tif procedure and hiatal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Initial post op period, stay of softer foods and avoid really rough foods like broccoli, salads etc. Some people can have issue w bread and hard meats like pork steak etc. Carbonate beverage can cause bloating and cramping. Eventually, 2-3 months out most people eat pretty normal.

Question 4

i am 40 just had a baby 5 months ago have a hiatal hernia and really bad acid reflux what would be a good diet to lose work ?

Accepted Answer

Reflux diet: Typical foods that are known to lower the pressure in the valve between the esophagus and stomach causing more reflux are citrus, caffeine, chocolate, red sauce, an red wine/alcohol. Weight loss is more of a calorie intake issue. Hiatal hernia is no problem unless it is large. Hope this helps!

Question 5

i have a hiatal hernia. if i don't stick to a diet since i have bad acid reflux what will happen? will i have to see my gi every year for a check up?

Accepted Answer

Follow diet: Don't ignore the symptoms that are trying to tell you something. You may suffer long term damage to the lower esophagus. Your diet is important as is maintaining a good body weight. If your symptoms are not adequately you might  controlled with meds, you might be a candidate for a surgical procedure that usually works well. And yes, ignore advice and you will get to know your GI doc well.

Question 6

if i get hiatal hernia repair and also want gastric sleeve surgery... does insurance ever let you forego the 6 months of dr-supervised diet?

Accepted Answer

No: Gastric surgery is only considered if doctor supervised weight loss plans have not been effective.

Question 7

drs have done 4 endoscopies, i don't have hiatal hernia, if i don't take nexium (esomeprazole) daily i feel horrible, i diet, what's wrong? are there any surgerys to fix acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Preventing reflux: Part of preventing reflux is maintaining weight, elevating head of bed, not lying down for at least 1 hr after eating, avoiding trigger foods like fried/fatty/greasy foods, spicy foods, onions, caffeine, soft drinks, acidic foods (tomato/lemon/lime). Have doc test for helicobacter pylori, which is associated with ulcers, possibly reflux. Treat if positive. A different ppi may work better for you.

Question 8

is it normal to have daily diarrhea after hiatal hernia surgery and on a pureed diet?

Accepted Answer

Not normal.: C.difficile enterocolitis is a possibility. Often  peri-operative antibiotics adversely affect the bacterial content of the colon resulting in an overgrowth of a bug called clostridium difficile. This causes inflammationc of the colon lining with resultant severe diarrhea. Stool culture is needed to make confirm the diagnosis. But if diagnostic tests are positive, vancomycin and/or Flagyl is used.

Question 9

i've been diagnosed with hiatal hernia, diffuse erosive gastritis, and h pylori infection. are there other remedies aside fron the meds and diet?

Accepted Answer

Meds are better : The conditions you describe are serious. Diet and over the counter meds may help some.  However, the prescription medications - antibiotics and acid lowering mediations are safe and effective. They will help you and have very low side effects. Serious complications can occur from what you have.  I'd recommend seeing a doctor again and do take the medications. 
Feel better.   Peter wilk, md.

Question 10

i am 34 and have a hiatal hernia. i drink alcohol occasionally. i watch my diet and exercise gas and bloating have increased. why? soothing remedies?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Increased gas and bloating are symptoms of malabsorption, generally.  This can be multifactorial, i.e. Related to diet, stomach, gallbladder or pancreatic disease, or a host of other issues.  Sometimes over the counter products containing mylicon can be of some help, but i would recommend a thorough evaluation with your primary doctor and perhaps upper endoscopy (egd).

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What's a good diet after tif procedure and hiatal hernia repair?

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I am 40 just had a baby 5 months ago have a hiatal hernia and really bad acid reflux what would be a good diet to lose work ?

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I have a hiatal hernia. if i don't stick to a diet since i have bad acid reflux what will happen? will i have to see my gi every year for a check up?

A member asked:

If i get hiatal hernia repair and also want gastric sleeve surgery... does insurance ever let you forego the 6 months of dr-supervised diet?

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Drs have done 4 endoscopies, i don't have hiatal hernia, if i don't take nexium (esomeprazole) daily i feel horrible, i diet, what's wrong? are there any surgerys to fix acid reflux?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have daily diarrhea after hiatal hernia surgery and on a pureed diet?

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I've been diagnosed with hiatal hernia, diffuse erosive gastritis, and h pylori infection. are there other remedies aside fron the meds and diet?

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I am 34 and have a hiatal hernia. i drink alcohol occasionally. i watch my diet and exercise gas and bloating have increased. why? soothing remedies?

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