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Could someone with a gastric band and a recurred hiatal hernia have a hernia repair and a gastric sleeve?

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Yes : Why not , if it fails that will be one of the next step ( with other options ).

Answered 12/9/2013

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Yes: Get a consultation with a surgeon who performs both band and sleeve.

Answered 9/16/2012

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Dr. Scott Welle answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Absolutely: This is definately an option and should be performed laparoscopically. Talk to your bariatric surgeon to see if this procedure is right for you.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Yes: It isn't a recurrent hernia - although it could be. May be a slip or dilation. Recurrence of hernia or a slip indicates you ate too fast or wanted your band too tight or ate things that became stuck. Find out why it failed or you failed it first. Fix you before another procedure.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Yes. Might help: We now seem to take out 6-10 bands for every band we put in. This past year has been remarkable. Most band removals are due to gastric reflux and band intolerance. In your case, a band removal followed by sleeve six weeks later plus hiatal hernia repair would likely be ok. Our office usually checks for severe reflux prior to sleeve to make sure you are not a better candidate for bypass.

Answered 9/9/2012

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