Hernia Issues anyone?

 I am wondering if anyone else has ever had to have surgery for a hiatal henia from lap-band?
My Dr. worries with my hernia history that I should trythe new Gastric Plication.
Anyone heard of this ?

I developed a hiatal hernia from the lapband. But I haven't had surgery to repair it. I take a medication called Dexilant to offset discomfort caused by the hernia.

Gastric plication doesn't seem to be a good option for a lot of people, I'm sorry to say. It has its own set of issues.

Has your doc brought up the possibility of the Vertical Gastric Sleeve, by any chance?

 I havnt been able to find much about the plication. I am not sure that I want to not have the band.
I havnt finished losing all my weight plus, it is the best thing to ever happen to me.
I have another incisional hernia as well.

I had a small hernia repaired when my band was placed.  18 months later had my band removed, another hernia, plus more repairs on the old one.  Doc told my husband it was band related.

I was just diagnosed with a small sliding H.H. but do not need surgery. I hope you can find the surgery that is right for you. I have not heard of the G.P.

 Thanks

I have a hiatal hernia. It may have contributed to my band slip, but my surgeon says it doesn't need repair unless I have major problems with it.

Traditionally, large hernias are a contraindication for band surgery, but most bariatric surgeons (except mine) routinely repair hernias during band surgery. I have a bandster friend who had what her surgeon called a HUGE hiatal hernia repaired during her band placement, and has had no problems since.

Gastric plication is still very new and I can't think of anything about it that would make it more appropriate for a hernia patient.

Jean

I just had band surgery on Feb 3rd and also had what the doctor described as a large hernia he repaired.  Hopefully I won't have any future problems with it.