Hiatus Hernia repair

[Dobi]

Hi, has any one had the following operation: Repair of Hiatus Hernia and Laporotomy + laparoscopy ? Basically they are going to give me a non return valve at the entrance of my stomach. Was yours successful ? Did your diet change?

[Sqad]

I haven't answered before, because you were asking for personal experience and I have not had surgery or have i got a hiatus hernia.

You will only have a laparotomy in the unlikely event that the surgeon cannot get to the "works" via a laparoscope.

For the first 6 weeks you will have a regulated diet given to you by the surgical team, but after that.......

You'll be most comfortable breaking up your meals into 5 or 6 small portions throughout the day. Stay away from acidic foods such as chocolate, spicy food and citrus fruit. Limit your intake of fatty foods that are fried or baked with fat.

That's it.

[Dobi]

Thanks, I'm eating all the correct food now eg no coffee, curries wine etc. Will go tomorrow in for operation and will be on liquids (so they say) for up to 6 weeks !!!! Hope that includes alcohol at least..

[237SJ]

What no lovely South African red? Quelle horreur!

[Nibble]

Good luck for tomorrow, dobi - better have a couple of castle's tonight..... You never know, it may be dry for the next few weeks. All the Best ;-)

[Dobi]

Thanks Nibble ! Already busy with a Southern Comford & lime.... For the nerves !