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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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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: This is not normal. You should see your doctor as soon as possible. Hope this helps!

Dr Chizea and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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Thank

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.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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Have a lap band at time of surgery a hiatal hernia was repaired now hernia is back can it be repaired again without damaging the lap band?

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I had a hiatal hernia that was repaired laparoscopically in oct. 2009. For the first 2 years after the surgery, i felt great. Now for about 9 months, I have noticed pain in my chest area on both sides. At first i was checked for heart trouble, but thankfu

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