Hernia Support Group
There are several kinds of hernias, but the all happen when pressure pushes an organ (often the intestine) through a weak spot in a muscle face or wall. Treatment for hernias can be no treatment, to medicines to surgery. Modern surgical methods to treat hernias are much improved over older techniques and recovery times are much shorter.
I watched a video on You Tube by a dr. in Thoracic surgery who said that is the best way to treat a hiatal hernia if you're having surgery. Has anyone has thoracic surgery?
Thoracic surgery is very serious business. Usually, they do not operate unless the hernia is very large and causing lots of problems.
Sometimes, the hernia returns as well after surgery.Also there may be a variety of complications at any time from n the spot to years later.
It is a hard surgery any time they have to get into your abdomen.
I also have had a major abdominal surgery as well and it was a terrible recovery experience.
Just my opinion but think hard before jumping into surgery..