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Posted 3/27/2010 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Tracey,

If you leave the cola out open for awhile and let it go flat, you can drink it for the cola taste. Just let it be flat before you drink it. I did it for my cola cravings.
Get caffiene free colas to drink.

Joy
Posted 3/28/2010 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Dear TIF forum members:

Edit:  

gigi54

 

I removed your  post as it read much like a survey and if you want to post a survey you must have the permission of the site administrator.

Please see the thread " Welcome New Members" 

Feel comfortable posting a thread of your own and share your issues with us as we are here to support.

Thank you,

Kitt

 

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 3/28/2010 3:41:39 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/11/2010 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, this is day three for me and the spasms in the chest/shoulder area and gas are still quite painful and were unexpected....sore throat is still which was anticipated...I too was near to vomitting while in the hospital yesterday but was able to quickly get an anti-nausea med added to my iv---Based on how I feel today actually day 4 (Sunday) This recovery will take me at least 2 weeks..  Walking and moving around helps internal but I cautious about overdoing anything to pull or tear the "clamps" -- would be horrific
Posted 4/11/2010 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Was told they actually put CO2 in your stomach during this surgery -- that one of the reasons for sooo much gas pain...just got a call from doctors office I'm having constitpation and was told tosad try ducolas, prune juicer or milk of magnesia...
Posted 4/11/2010 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

Well it has been eight weeks since my Esophyx surgery.  I have started adding some meat to my diet.  I am thinking I will stay away from bread now that I have learned to live without it.  I eat small amounts of whatever I eat.  Get full real fast.  Which is a good thing for me.  I have lost 30 pounds since surgery.  Could stand to lose about 20 more.  I feel better then ever.  The surgery has taken care of my GERD problem.  I no longer take Nexium or anything like that.  I use to have Mylanta everywhere I was and no longer need it, also. 

I would recommend this surgery for anyone that has suffered from GERD.  I had headaches nearly everyday, but none since surgery.  I think that is due to not taking Nexium. 

Thanks for everyone's input on here for helping me to understand what I was going through was normal.

 

Posted 4/11/2010 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Make sure you go home with anti nausea med. I wore the patch behind ear for about 7 days after coming home. The sore throat was probably the worst thing about it for me. I had lots of spasms also. They would last about 10 seconds. That ends in just a few days. My kidneys were not functioning when I came home. I had to take a fluid pill to get them going again. Goodluck with your recovery. It gets better each week.
Posted 4/11/2010 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Take your anti-nausea meds. Limit yourself to liquid diet for the next two weeks. It'll give you time for the swelling to go down.
Mineral oil will help also with the consitpation. It's safe to take until you feel it running through you.

Carry a small pillow around with you to hold on your stomach for sudden coughs or hiccups. I had quite a few the first days.

Keep us informed on your progress and good healing.

Joy
Posted 4/12/2010 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
how did you take the mineral oil mixed with something or straight?
Posted 4/13/2010 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Drink 3 tablespoons poured on top of 4-6 oz of water or juice. It will float on top...
It has no flavor, so it's fine with anything. Make sure you use a glass container, or it will stick to the plastic container.
Drink it down fast to make it all go down together, otherwise some will stick in the glass.
Your lips will feel a little greasy, but it's all good.

Joy
Posted 4/13/2010 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
thanks again -- I took some miralex yesterday and still no movement, felt like something was happening but must be real traffic jam...serious constipation...also cant' seem to get rid of the gas pains... did you take an anti-gas medication?
Posted 4/13/2010 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I tried, but it doesn't help unless the gas is in your stomach. It doesn't help the lower tract.

The lower gas is from the food fermiting (sp?) in the digestive tract. Get regular and it will help some.

Joy
Posted 4/18/2010 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I had the TIF surgery on april 9. Things seemed to go really well I had no nausea or vomiting. I did cough and burp some after the surgery.

I came home on the 10th and felt pretty good until Tues and then I got this burning in my chest and throat. It feels like the old acid reflux. I was wondering if any of you experienced this. I am so afraid that this surgery isnt going to work for me. The Dr says it is too soon to tell, but also said I might be one of the people that the surgery doesnt work. Oh I sure hope not I am miserable with this burning.
Posted 4/18/2010 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome, Mitsie.

I had my surgery back in December.

You're still healing, give it time. During healing stay away from acidic foods. This can cause problems.
You're only 8 eight days in the healing process. I hope that you're following the special diet. You will be swelling for at least another week or two and normal food is a no-no.
You should still be on a liquid diet. You can go soft foods in about a week or two.

Joy
Posted 4/18/2010 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for answering so soon.

I have been eating jello, pudding, broth, those kind of things. I had skim milk today and yogurt those were on the list, but I am thinking I have a problem with skim milk, and yogurt. I'm not sure. I had one of the boost drinks tonight but think it gave me the diarreah sorry not sure how to spell that.

I feel like taking one of my acid reflux pills.

Arlene
Posted 4/18/2010 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
Well its been 10 days since my TIF and hunger, gas and consitpation are my only big challenges-- chest soreness and throat pains have subsided......but seems like the pureed veggies always comes to my rescue....Today particularly tough when we were both hungry...I had devoured some soup....and thought I would attack my hubbie when he ate some awesome smelling pizza ..but got over it quick....

I was told by doc's office that I could drink Ensure -- its a meal replacement that saves me on some mornings. Really felt like a somewhat normal person on day 8...walking helps move things around.... taking it easy so I can heal properly...
Posted 4/18/2010 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
This is day nine since my TIF surgery.   I am having some gas but I am not too bad.  

my problem is the feeling of acid reflux I still have that burning.    I am so afraid that this surgery didnt fix the problem.     I keep trying to make myself think that its just too soon.

I am still taking my Protonex for acid reflux I am afraid to try to stop.    The Dr wanted me to stop after a week from the surgery.

I have burning in my throat and asophagus, nothing seems to help except the liquid pain medicine that I take at night.    I only take it at night because it makes me so sleepy.

I am hungry too, have had some pureed veggies they seem to help.   Jello, broth dont do too much LOL.     I am think yogurt and skim milk are giving me an acid problem but of course I cant tell.

Trying to be positive.

 

Posted 4/18/2010 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
I found out after my surgery I was lactose intolerant. It seem to increase my gas troubles. I drink soy milk now.

You can also try thin grits or thin oatmeal. They helped me fill up quickly.

I bought some diet fruit bars to get in my fruits I love. Applesauce is good, too.


I had to wean myself off of my medications. I'd go as long as I could go without the medicine then take one when I hurt. Then go off again trying to go one day longer. Each time the gap between pills got longer and longer, until I was pill free.

Joy
Posted 4/18/2010 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I also had the burning in my throat and esophagus after surgery. My surgeon prescribed Carafate. It worked very well. He said taking nexium would not help because the problem was not in my stomach. He said the Carafate will heal the throat and esophagus. I thought for days the surgery didn't work for me too. My husband wanted to know if it can be reversed. After 8 weeks, I feel great. It just takes time.

I found that eggdrop soup from a local Chinese resturant was good when I could only have soups and soft foods.

goodluck with your recovery!
Posted 4/19/2010 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
Bigecase

I have some Carafate from a previous Dr. How many weeks after your surgery did you start taking it and how long did you take it.

The eggdrop soup sounds good I will probably be able to eat that this Sat. as I can add eggs to my diet then but maybe I could add that now as it wouldnt be the same as scrambled eggs.

Thank you for answering and the goodluck I think I need it
Posted 4/19/2010 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mistie,
Please continue giving us updates on your condition and recovery. Im going in this Wednesday for my manometry exam and 48hr PH probe. As it stands I am candidate for the TIF procedure but I won't know for sure until Wed because the Dr. wants to see how big my hiatel hernia is. If its larger than 3cm than the only option is the Nissen. I hope thats not the case because Im not a bog fan of the nissen.

Thanks,
Tracks
Posted 4/19/2010 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
He gave me the Carafate at my 5 week return visit.  I took it three times a day for two weeks. 

Tracey

Posted 4/19/2010 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
HI

I do feel some better today but I have the feeling of Post nasal drip and one of my drs told me that was acid reflux. So along with the burning that is why I thought maybe my surgery wasnt going to work.

I still have the post nasal drip and maybe that is what it is. The burning is some better today. I only have a little of it in my throat and some in my chest once in a while.

I guess time will tell.

Thanks for answering my questions.
Posted 4/21/2010 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
bigecase

I was wondering if you had the burning all the time, or just some of the time.

Mine kind of let up a little but now its back everyday guess I need to call my Dr. Last night was really bad.

How long did you take your acid reflux meds. Did you get acid reflux after your surgery.

Sorry for all the questions.

Arlene
Posted 4/23/2010 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
I stopped taking the meds 2 weeks after surgery. He said they would no longer help. My buring was in throat and chest. It lasted a while. I was so scared the surgery did not work. But it did. I feel great now. It takes time. I had swelling in my stomach for probably 3 weeks.

I had the burning alot of the time. He said my throat and espohagus was irritated from surgery. That is why he gave me the carafate.

Thank goodness I found this site. It was like my support group.

Goodluck with your recovery.

Tracey
Posted 4/24/2010 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tracey

Thanks for answering.    Right now I feel like my surgery wasnt a success so after hearing from you I am going to try to settle down and just wait and see.   

I have this burning in my throat and chest and it really feels like acid reflux so that is why I feel like it didnt work.   I have this every day, mostly all day.

thanks for the well wishes.

Arlene

 

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