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One week post bariatric sleeve, my hiatal hernia not corrected in surgery. i didn't have pain, now 8 -9 scale it's severe. is this normal recovery?
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No: This is not normal. You should see your doctor as soon as possible. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/22/2015
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Call your surgeon: A hiatal hernia is not always corrected with this surgery, but pain scale you describe is not normal. Should call your surgeon.
Answered 1/28/2018
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