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Posted 8/1/2009 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Chris,
Hope you feeling better.
Hope you get a chance to see Dr. Lipham soon and he will able to help you :)

Do you know how much the whole surgery and including hosptial stay, etc., cost for the surgery? My HMO is a pain. They deny me on the procedure! Hopefully, I can hit the lotto *Laff*

Chris, what type of exercise are you working on?
When I spoke to Dr. Lipham a few week back, I ask him can I do exercise after surgery...
He say after 4 or 8 weeks. Lite exercise!

Take care,
Marie
Posted 11/2/2009 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the post Chris.

I am 3 weeks post Nissen fundoplicaton. Feeling much better and I think that is part of the problem. I am eating my soft foods too fast and experiencing heartburn. At first I was really worried that it was back already. I don't see my surgeon again until next week. But your post explained the "heartburn feeling" when the food is stuck.

I hope this is the case and hopefully I can learn to slow down!!

Thanks again!

Lisa

Posted 11/3/2009 5:51 AM (GMT 0)
Marie, Lisa, and everyone else...


Marie...thanks for the wishes...Lisa glad you're feeling better and yes...slow is the key...just be patient with the process, as hard as that can be.

I saw my doc again today, and I'm scheduled for another endoscopy in a few weeks to have things checked out. Gastritis, Celiac, he said there could be a number of reasons for my discomfort...plus he wants to take a look at his work rather than have my local doc do the procedure.

Hopes are high that I'll find something out. I have been keeping a food log to see if certain foods are bothering me. I've found that I'm now VERY lactose intolerant...not sure if it is the surgery or just bad timing, but it has helped with my bad gas issues.

Sorry I don't post here as much as I used to...but I still wish everyone the best and speedy healing if they are going through their surgery.

Take care,

Chris
Posted 11/3/2009 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Christopher

Good to hear from you and I am hoping your scope goes well.  I hate hearing you are in discomfort and you have my prayers and support that you will find your answers with the scope.

Again stop in and let us know how you are as we do care.

Fondly,


Kitt

Posted 11/3/2009 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt,

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers....I hope to get this resolved sooner than later. Thanks for all you do with the board..it makes a huge difference to all of us here.

I'll be in touch.

Be well.

Chris
Posted 11/3/2009 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Chris, I had not seen your post untill today. Sorry that you are still having some issues. It seems that some of us end up with some issue or another after surgery.

I had mine done at USC by Dr. Katkhouda 12 weeks ago. Who did yours?

Hope you get the answers your looking for with the EGD.

Rafael
Posted 11/3/2009 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Rafael,

I had my surgery done by Dr. John Lipham...coming up on 11 months post-op at USC Medical. I hope to figure things out and am keeping an active food log to see if there are any other foods I need to address that might be causing me distress.

I hope your healing continues to go well....remember to go slow with everything and be patient with your healing.

Thanks for your post and I'll keep everyone posted when I get my Endoscopy scheduled.

Take care,

Chris
Posted 11/4/2009 1:18 AM (GMT 0)

 

 

 

 

Thanks Chris!

I have been skimming over the old posts and noticed your post about exercise. Before surgery I was a runner and I enjoy yoga, pilates, free weights, etc. The surgeon says I can get back to running in about a month. But what do you think about strength training? I am paranoid that it will wreck the surgery. I am even a bit nervous about running again. I have been getting on the treadmill and elliptical at a very slow pace just to get my body moving again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christopher said...
Marie, Lisa, and everyone else...


Marie...thanks for the wishes...Lisa glad you're feeling better and yes...slow is the key...just be patient with the process, as hard as that can be.

I saw my doc again today, and I'm scheduled for another endoscopy in a few weeks to have things checked out. Gastritis, Celiac, he said there could be a number of reasons for my discomfort...plus he wants to take a look at his work rather than have my local doc do the procedure.

Hopes are high that I'll find something out. I have been keeping a food log to see if certain foods are bothering me. I've found that I'm now VERY lactose intolerant...not sure if it is the surgery or just bad timing, but it has helped with my bad gas issues.

Sorry I don't post here as much as I used to...but I still wish everyone the best and speedy healing if they are going through their surgery.

Take care,

Chris

Posted 11/4/2009 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

I guess I waited about 2-3 months before I attempted anything involving lifting. Get cleared by your doc for sure, walking is great and I would assume running if you can tolerate it. I started back with a trainer at about 4 months...mostly core work where i had lost strength..as well as muscle. I had those same feelings about undoing something, but my doc reassured me that it was OK to go back to my previous workouts again.

I've been back and forth at the gym, but eventually worked back into my regular weight training at about 7-8 months for me. They say you're not totally healed for about a year, but I say let you body tell you and just build up slowly like you did with eating.

Hope this helps.

Chris
Posted 11/4/2009 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Chris.

That is good news to hear. It is very hard when you are so used to staying in shape. I see my surgeon next week so I will talk this over with him. How is the wrap holding up for you now?

Lisa

Posted 11/4/2009 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Lisa,

Well I hope it's fine, but after I have my endo, I'll be more reassured. Have a great day.

Chris
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