Question:
How much pain following hiatel hernia and sleev surgery to be expected and what meds

can be used?    — obrien_7734 (posted on June 20, 2011)

June 20, 2011
I had surgery to repair hiatel, but I had RNY surgery. I also had 40% of my stomache removed due to an old Molina band (original band done in the 80's) that had been absorbed by my stomache. Not sure if you would have anymore/less pain with the sleeve, but I can say I had some pain afterwards, just like any other surgery done laproscopically, there is some pain. Everyday though, it was more bareable, I was given a medicine ball that hung around my neck, that pumped meds into me directly (my Dr. gives to all his patients). I was also given some liquid meds, but never took them. I had my surgery on 9/3/09 Friday before Labor day weekend, and was back to work the day after Labor day. The week out from surgery, I was sore mainly trying to get in and out of bed, but the more I walked, and was moving around the better I felt. I am happy to say I've lost 85% of my weight, which is a major success for a revision surgery, my Dr. is very pleased (as am I) with my results. Good luck with your surgery, and write in your journal here so we can keep up on your success. So many people do not do that, and it's such a shame. I know many have said they do not put their pictures on here for one reason or another, but you do not have to make it public for all the world to see, but I go back and look at my writings from time to time, and it's just a great reminder for all I went thru. Again, best of luck in your journey!
   — Lisa1212

June 21, 2011
I had a lap band revised to a vsg and hiatal hernia repaired about six months ago in San Francisco. In my opinion the hiatal hernia repair part was the most painful to me. Even now I'm sore when I workout in the gym.The revision was the least painful and I think it was do to Dr Cirangles expertise ( although he has his rude moments). But I figured the pain from the hernia that I had before was much greater than now and that it's a healing process. Don't worry about the surgery, the benifitd surely out way a little pain. I requested pain meds right after the surgery once and I really didn't need them afterwards. I advise that you try yoga or streching methods six weeks after your surgery or whenever your surgeon says you can start an exercise program. Stretching has helping me so much. Good luck ! Everything will come out great.
   — Lizafig