Hiatal Hernia Support Group

Hello everyone.

Just an update I had my med. hiatal hernia fixed last year.

I went in to have a scope lazer surgery done on my esophagus because of Barretts. Doc had me do alot of test instead. My esophagus was red and inflammed with sores.

So I had the surgery. They also took a fourth of my stomach and did a 360 wrap around my esophagus with it.

I no longer need stomach pills. I have to watch what I eat. I can only eat 5 small meals a day. If I over eat, I get really sick.

Still got to deal with the Barretts though. Ugh.

Has anyone had this done? How did it work for you? Any questions on the matter?

The wrap done was to form a new LES. Sorry I did not elaborate better.

Any questions you may have I am open to answering. I just hope I can help someone in this matter.

what do you eat with hiatus hernia? Did anyone come up with the magic formula------Nutrtion is so important--waiting for advice-thank you

Lets see, No caffeen (which is nuts-but got to follow), no chewing gum or sucking on candy (creates air in your stomach and esophagus-not good), no chocolate, only drink 2% milk (less fat is the better). Use as much olive oil as you can. I eat 5 small meals a day. Large meals are out. Over eatting causes nausa. See with what I had done, I am not suppose to belch or throw up. Throwing up causes acid to come up. With exceptions of the above I eat pretty much everything else. I do limit my intake of red meat. I eat alot of chicken and fish. I use spices in very small amounts.

I do not know if this helped you. Please let me know if you need more information let me know.

Did you have your hiatus hernia fixed? If you like I can tell you about the test I took.

Since my operation though, I have been having alot of gas built up. Sounds gross but because I can not belch. So it comes out the other end.

When the gas does not come out, I really get sick. I feel naused and feel like I need to puke, but I can not.

Is anyone complating having surgery done?

Thank you for your advise. I find it difficult eating 6 times a day, but I am trying my best! I juice fruit and vegetables . I also eat raw vegetables. I am out most of the day and have to take my food in a brown bag--------No, I am not having surgery---------Keep in touch.----------

I know it is difficult to eat small meals, but it helps the digestive system. I try not eat spicey food. Once in a while I do slip. Those dang commercials do not help.

Eat mostly chicken and fish, red meat and pork once and a while.

One thing about brown bagging it is alot healthier and cheaper.

Surgery helps with the acid but because I can not belch, the bloating in the stomach is hard to deal with.

Keep in touch.

Christy