Question:
Can you have gastric bypass surgery if you have a small hiatal hernia?

   — jammx4 (posted on June 2, 2010)

June 2, 2010
They will usually repair it during your bypass surgery !
   — KQinNC

June 2, 2010
Yes most of the time they get two birds with one stone. they may even remove your gallbladder at the same time if it is bad. but yes they can and will probably repair the hernia too.
   — marymazilla

June 2, 2010
Nearly everyone who is overweight has a hiatal hernia. The op will eliminate the problems it causes. You'll no longer get the indigestion, etc.
   — shotseyrudi

June 3, 2010
Thank you very much for your help!
   — jammx4

June 3, 2010
I did, he repaired my hernia in surgery
   — mrsbrucewayne

June 3, 2010
Yes my surgery was done on 04/08/2010, and they repaired my hernia right there and then. I have no more heartburn, it's wonderful! I remember before the RNY i was on antacids everyday.
   — zoegirlcd

June 8, 2010
my dr is planning to do gastric BECAUSE of my hiatal hernia. Its much larger thamn most and has allowed my stomach to herniate into my chest = on top of that I have andominal hernia leftover from an incison so he also plans on doing that, all at the same time. Bare in mind it has not been done yet. Waiting for insurance to approve :)
   — Terry W.