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Are hernias & weight loss related? my boss had one after gastric bypass. i am doing ww to lose weight. i have a hiatal hernia too. had lost a lot b4.
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Sometimes: Increased hernias after rny because of protein malabsorption. Also after duodenal switch. But not typically with lap band or the gastric sleeve.
Answered 10/10/2016
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Anatomy: I do not get the question and am trying to understand it from your point of view. Being obese or significantly over weight increases the likelihood of all kinds of hernias. But, a hiatal hernia is very different than an umbilical or abdominal wall hernia. I see no connection between any kind of hernia and the ability to lose weight.
Answered 11/28/2017
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