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rpk62
Member Since: 02/16/10
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Post Date: 2/7/12 1:18 pm
 I am wondering if anyone else has ever had to have surgery for a hiatal henia from lap-band?
My Dr. worries with my hernia history that I should trythe new Gastric Plication.
Anyone heard of this ?
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Nic M
Member Since: 04/14/07
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Post Date: 2/7/12 1:36 pm
I developed a hiatal hernia from the lapband. But I haven't had surgery to repair it. I take a medication called Dexilant to offset discomfort caused by the hernia.

Gastric plication doesn't seem to be a good option for a lot of people, I'm sorry to say. It has its own set of issues.

Has your doc brought up the possibility of the Vertical Gastric Sleeve, by any chance?


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rpk62
Member Since: 02/16/10
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Post Date: 2/7/12 7:18 pm
 I havnt been able to find much about the plication. I am not sure that I want to not have the band.
I havnt finished losing all my weight plus, it is the best thing to ever happen to me.
I have another incisional hernia as well.
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tmal66
Aurora, CO
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Member Since: 04/17/10
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Post Date: 2/7/12 3:29 pm
I had a small hernia repaired when my band was placed.  18 months later had my band removed, another hernia, plus more repairs on the old one.  Doc told my husband it was band related.
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-Mari-
Lap Band (10/03/08)
Member Since: 09/12/08
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Post Date: 2/7/12 7:01 pm
I was just diagnosed with a small sliding H.H. but do not need surgery. I hope you can find the surgery that is right for you. I have not heard of the G.P.
 Mari  Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!
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rpk62
Member Since: 02/16/10
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Post Date: 2/7/12 7:18 pm
 Thanks
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Jean M.
Union City, TN
Revision (04/27/12)
Member Since: 12/11/07
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Post Date: 2/8/12 9:39 am
I have a hiatal hernia. It may have contributed to my band slip, but my surgeon says it doesn't need repair unless I have major problems with it.

Traditionally, large hernias are a contraindication for band surgery, but most bariatric surgeons (except mine) routinely repair hernias during band surgery. I have a bandster friend who had what her surgeon called a HUGE hiatal hernia repaired during her band placement, and has had no problems since.

Gastric plication is still very new and I can't think of anything about it that would make it more appropriate for a hernia patient.

Jean
Jean McMillan c.2009-2012 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon(TM), Strategies for Success  with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery, & publisher of the Bandwagon on the Road e-newsletter
 
   
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Regnu
Member Since: 10/12/11
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Post Date: 2/9/12 12:34 pm
I just had band surgery on Feb 3rd and also had what the doctor described as a large hernia he repaired.  Hopefully I won't have any future problems with it.
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