Michael Mallon had no idea that, for about 40 years of his life, he had an ever-worsening hiatal hernia. Slowly over time, his stomach slipped up into his chest, resulting in a host of symptoms that made enjoyable activities feel like a burden.
He quickly became fatigued while exercising and had to regularly excuse himself at restaurants due to feeling discomfort after eating just a few bites. Despite being a naturally active and personable man, Mallon found himself dreading invitations.
This continued on and off until 2023, when Mallon, a 65-year-old Newtown resident and father of four daughters, was admitted to St. Mary Medical Center for diverticulitis. While there, he met Alfred Trang, MD, a general and bariatric surgeon at Surgical Associates Langhorne, who informed Mallon that a hiatal hernia, discovered during a CAT scan, was the culprit behind his symptoms.
Dr. Trang let Mallon knew about a new, non-invasive surgery offered at St. Mary that would fix the hiatal hernia for good with no recurrence, eliminate all symptoms and, most importantly, give him a sense of vitality that he hadn’t felt in a long time. Mallon was on board, and a little over a year later, he feels 10 years younger. He no longer gets fatigued and can enjoy meals without needing to leave the table. St. Mary Medical Center is located at 1201 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA. To read Michael’s story, visit the May 16, 2025 blog posting on the St. Mary Medical Center’s Blog at https://www.trinityhealthma.org/newsroom/blog-articles,