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·Hi! I haven't been on the board in a couple of weeks. I had an upper GI barium x-ray swallow last week. It showed I have a moderately large hiatal hernia. The report says that it is nonreducible and paraesophageal. Apparently, that means it is not the sliding type of hiatal hernia because it causes me quite a bit of difficulty in swallowing food. Food seems to "stick" in the lower esophagus. I do not have too much trouble with acid reflux. My doctor gave me Prevacid, but I know this can cause D. I have enough problems with IBS-D, so she told me Pepcid AC is ok since it does not cause D for me.I'm really not so worried about acid reflux. I am able to manage that right now. My concern is with the swallowing food issue. My doctor wants to see if losing weight may help. I am concentrating on that right now, but am quite fearful that surgery may be in my future.I'd love to talk with anyone who has or had a hiatal hernia or has information on this subject. You can e-mail me if you'd like. Thanks so much.