HELLO --- On July 14th I had a hiatal repair surgery---Some days are good --others not so good--The problem that concerns me --is awakening from sleep with chest discomfort - the need to vomit & I do !!! Seems  some food is not digested-- Could this be ??? I am eating small amounts & soft foods-- I do drink carbonated drinks-- I am female 86 years old--Height 5 5 1/4 1 normal maintained weight 142--have lost 10 lbsHave had tests  --all with negative results  I do have month follow up tomorrow-
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Vomiting and chest discomfort is noted a good sign after hiatus hernia surgery. These symptoms suggest that you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to under correction of hiatus hernia. So on follow-up visit ask your doctor to check this by upper GIs copy. You should also avoid carbonated Chat Doctor.  Also take combination of pantoprazole and risperidone twice daily on empty stomach. Go for walking after meals. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.