Oof, I'm sorry to hear about that ☹️ I know that several members have had at least one of those, but I'm not sure if any have done both. Hopefully, if they have, they'll chime in.

I'm glad that your medical team is doing the tests and extensive prep! Sounds like you'll be well cared for.

As they say, it never rains, but it pours. I’m sorry that you’re dealing with all of this. I’ve never had a hiatal hernia, but I have had surgery for a parastoma hernia. Mine was a bit more complicated simply because I asked for biological mesh instead of synthetic mesh, but it was done by laparoscopy. So I spent the night in hospital, and home the next day. I know you’ve been told that a hernia belt won’t do any good, but would it feel supportive? It won’t fix the hernia, but would it be more comfortable?

Good luck as you prepare for these procedures. Surgery is never any fun, but I hope they’re both laparoscopic. 

Laurie

I have a small hiatal hernia but they did not suggest to fix mine.

I did Have parastomal hernia repair with mesh and the surgery and recovery were not bad at all. It took care of that problem. No more feeling of weight pulling on me anymore and stomach flat again. 

Hi... I'm so sorry to hear if these Hernias! Not fun at all especially needing surgery.  I had an Umbilical hernia eons ago & once that was fixed it helped with a lot of tummy muscle issues. 

Now, I'm pretty sure I have a Hiatal Hernia but there's so much scar tissue I'm not sure they'd operate. I've adjusted my eating of food types, fluids and even position I eat in to adjust to its discomforts... ha, discomforts! On top of the symptoms,  I get these wild burps that I call inside out burps bcuz it sounds like I'm sucking air in when I burp, and they can be long.  Its usually very sudden and makes a sort of loud growly sound. The burps hurt too.  I eat very slowly & i have to lay on a slant to eat or I can't eat much food to satisfy and the heartburn and pain when & after swallowing feel like there's bruising when I swallow. 

Do you know when your surgery is? Id be interested to hear your symptoms of the Hiatal hernia.  I'm sorry I never replied to now.  It's  been busy and I was needed for my Moms dementia care before you posted this but I did read it.  I HOPE the surgeries take care of these issues for you & that no more crop up! Stay strong and intentional.