Hiatal Hernia Surgery: Risks and Weight Loss Requirements

I was told it's too risky at my age, 78. But, it sure is uncomfortable! I have a friend that was about 75, he and his wife both had successful surgeries! He said get a doctor that has done about 200 surgeries.

I haven’t gotten that particular reason… What my previous doctor told me is that there’s no possibility for surgery unless it ruptures or strangulation or is so big it’s about to, which at the size it was from my last scope he said was not likely. What I gathered from the doctor is that hiatal hernia surgery is an extreme measure because the surgery has a lot of possible complication and only on the table if it becomes life threatening. I’m in the process of getting help from a different doctor since the last was not very helpful in how to actually manage or prevent it from getting worse. Hopefully your doctor can explain better to give you more clarity of your options and why or that you can find one that can help you get more relief.

Hi hun I have not, I know based on certain surgeries and medical conditions can be affected bu weight but not sure in this case. It can't hurt to ask for a second opinion anyways. Goodluck