Question:
HELP, I was told today that i have a Hialtal Hernia

i was told today that i had a hiatal hernia. i read in the library that it is pretty common, but what exactly is it and how do they repair it? They also said I had a cholestrol blob thingy ( ? ) on my gallbladder, is that bad and will either prevent surgery????    — Tica G. (posted on October 25, 2001)

October 25, 2001
I have a hiatal hernia. Many, many of us obese people have them. Mine was there before my gastric (RNY) in August, and my surgeon told me that when I get this extra weight off, it will subside and probably no longer be a problem. Go to www.webmd.com and you can read all about exactly what it is, and you can see x-rays of what it looks like. Do NOT worry--it is not a big deal. As for your gallbladder thingy, I have no idea on that as I have not had a gallbladder for 10 years. Good luck and God bless!
   — Susan E.

October 25, 2001
HELLO, THIS IS THE WRITER OF THE QUESTION, I SHOULD CLAIFY THEY TOLD ME I HAD A POLLOCK ON MY GALLBLADER.... THANKS FOR THE HELP
   — Tica G.

October 29, 2001
I have a hiatal hernia... I have real bad GERD, the GERD causes me a lot of problems, but the hiatal hernia is just an annoyance. Are your sure your doctor didn't say polyp? My doctor is going to take out my gallbladder when he doesn my RNY... Ask your doctor if he does this too.
   — Janet C.