hiatal hernia questions

[boss mare]

Has anyone here dealt with this issue? Had signs starting in 2014. Was diagnosed in 2017.
Before 2014 have and issues with breathing and gerd . after diagnosed, just took omeprazole and life went on. Now life had gotten harder as far is breathing. I have had a few tests and looks like my breathing issue is related to the fact of advanced hiatal hernia. And Occupational COPD due to screen printing back in the mid-1970's to mid 1980's due lack of respirators. masks, rubber gloves, eye wear. I have had respiratory issues since the early 80's, but nothing like this.
I have had 6 tests done and have two more to do... It looks like surgery is my future.
I can't live like this. I have never smoked (other than once in 6th grade) I didn't grow up with secondhand smoke either, or wood stove as my main heat

Anyone have this surgery? How well did it work for you?

[jp1]

I don’t have any experience with this personally or tangentially. But I just wanted to express my hope that whatever treatment plan you settle on works and you feel better soon.

[pinkytoe]

I don't know of anyone with hiatal hernia issues. The anxiety surrounding health issues and medical decisions is often just as upsetting as the affliction itself IMO so I sympathize.

[rosarugosa]

I'm sorry for what you are dealing with. DH and I are both former smokers, and he has a hiatal hernia but refuses to address it. I do think it adversely impacts his breathing and is getting worse, not better.

[happystuff]

No experience with this, but wanted to wish you well with getting it all taken care of.

[Teacher Terry]

My aunt had this and never smoked or was exposed in any way. It was 30 years ago and surgery back then involved cracking open your chest so she ate a very bland diet with small meals and lived with it.

[dado potato]

I do not have personal experience with hiatal hernia, but I am sure it can be the cause of much discomfort.

I understand that the timing of eating, specifically the interval between having a knosh and going to bed, can make a difference.

Enclosing a picture of a peanut cactus in bloom on my sunporch to brighten your day, boss mare.

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