Well I had inglia hernia over 10 years ago and sometimes it hurts just from looking at the scars .Just try to get your mind on something else.That is what i do.

I have it but no surgery. My stomach just quit working. I had the upper GI and nuclear meds. Only liquid go through not solids. I only eat a solid meal 1 or twice a wk. I stay have a lot of trouble with my bowl.

Thank you to everyone that took the time to respond. I really appreciate any and all input. I suffer from a lot of stuff and always trying to look for any sort of comfort/quality of life by reducing any or just little of my pain I suffer in all regions of my body. Currentingly looking into the possible cure for fibromyalgia by doing hyperbolic oxygen therapy; which is a study done by a genius doctor in Israel. Fingers crossed.

I don't have this problem, but I do have Acid Reflux. With having IBS it causes a lot of discomfort for me. I suffer from the constipation part.
If your in a lot of pain, and no meds are working, you might have to get the surgery. I would do more reading on it and read what other people had to say about the surgery.
I am praying for you and try to find a quiet spot to meditate.

I've never heard of anyone having a hiatal hernia repaired as it will be too invasive and is more trouble than it's worth