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Had Gastric Bypass Surgery, Repair Of Hiatal Hernia. Difficulty In Swallowing. What Could Be The Reason?
Question: I had gastric bypass surgery 5/31, the Sleeve. At the same time, the surgeon repaired a hiatal hernia. I am finding difficulty swallowing now. It feels like even water when I swallow is being restricted going down. I feel like the mesh that was used in the repain is causing the discomfort. Thoughts?
Hi
Thanks for posting your query
Here is some information I need before I can stamp anything :
1] What was the procedure performed for repair of Hiatus Hernia ?
2] Which Mesh was used ?
3] What was the condition of lower oesophagus before surgery?
4] With Chronic Renal Disease Stage-3 What was the need to go for Sleeve Gastectomy & Hiatus Hernia Repair ?
5] When did these symptoms of difficulty in swallowing start ? I mean was this present after surgery or it is of recent origin?
Get back to me with this information & I would be able to help you better
Wishing you a healthy life ahead
Thanks for posting your query
Here is some information I need before I can stamp anything :
1] What was the procedure performed for repair of Hiatus Hernia ?
2] Which Mesh was used ?
3] What was the condition of lower oesophagus before surgery?
4] With Chronic Renal Disease Stage-3 What was the need to go for Sleeve Gastectomy & Hiatus Hernia Repair ?
5] When did these symptoms of difficulty in swallowing start ? I mean was this present after surgery or it is of recent origin?
Get back to me with this information & I would be able to help you better
Wishing you a healthy life ahead
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. the repair of the hernia was included in the surgery to perform the stomach bypass.
2. yes, mesh was used.
3. there was a hole.
4. obesity
5. after surgery, there was a slight difficulty but in the last few days, it has become more difficult to swallow and I can feel an irriation.
2. yes, mesh was used.
3. there was a hole.
4. obesity
5. after surgery, there was a slight difficulty but in the last few days, it has become more difficult to swallow and I can feel an irriation.
Hi
Thanks for the information
Considering the fact that the surgery was done around a month back and there were no major issues earlier
I would suggest you see your operating surgeon and if need be go for an Upper GI Endoscopy to rule out lower oesophageal pathology
Hope this helps
Am available for followup queries
Get Well Soon
Thanks for the information
Considering the fact that the surgery was done around a month back and there were no major issues earlier
I would suggest you see your operating surgeon and if need be go for an Upper GI Endoscopy to rule out lower oesophageal pathology
Hope this helps
Am available for followup queries
Get Well Soon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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