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Posted 4/9/2012 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, my name is Kitt and I am having the Nissen surgery this Thursday. I just found this site and was hoping someone can point me in the direction of post-op experiences. Thanks so much!
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Posted 4/9/2012 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Well hello and welcome to HealingWell.  My name is Kitt too  turn Take a look at this link !

Pre and Post Op Nissen Fundoplication Information:

http://www.oregonsurgical.com/patient_prep_gerd.htm

Caution: This link is for your information only and should never take the place of instructions given to you per your surgeon

 

Posted 4/10/2012 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kitt,

Wow, another Kitt on the forum! Welcome to Healing Well...you're definitely in the right place.  There are a good number of members here who've had the surgery, so we'll be able to answer many of your questions and support you through your surgery.

Here's a link to my early recovery journal.  Hopefully it'll give you some idea of what you might expect.  (Ignore the references to coughing.  I had the surgery because of lung issues cause by reflux, so that's unique to my recovery.)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2183443

Again, glad you've joined us!

Very best wishes,

Denise

Posted 4/17/2012 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
I am six days post op and am having quite a bit of burping. is that normal?
Posted 4/17/2012 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kitt,

You're one of the lucky ones who can get rid of some of that gas via burps.  When I first realized (actually in the hospital pretty much immediately after my surgery) that my stomach was burping itself, I worried that my wrap might be too loose.

I questioned my surgeon on this...asking if the burps would mean that reflux would be escaping as well.  He said, no...that the stomach is able to release excess gas while keeping stomach contents in place.

Happy healing!

Denise

Posted 4/17/2012 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
I could burp right after the op too, nothing to worry about.

Good luck take it slowly

Kevin
Posted 4/18/2012 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
I also was able to burp right away. I think we are the lucky ones, as I've read from so many who are truly bothered by the inability to relieve the pressure of gas this way.

Peggy
Posted 4/18/2012 5:23 PM (GMT 0)
7 days post op today. i feel great! i am able to breath better right now than i have in the past 5 years. i wish i had not been such a chicken and had pushed for the nissen years ago. it relly wasn't that bad. first day [surgery day] was a little rough as i was nauseus after surgery, but they gave me something for that and it worked. had a foley so i didn't get up the first day, but was up and walking everywhere the second day. enjoying the quiet and slow at home right now. it was hard for me to slow down at first, but i have surrendered to the healing process and am actually enjoying the beauty of sleeping in and feeling no guilt!!!!!!
Posted 4/19/2012 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi! New to the forum. I am a 47 year old female. I had Nissan and hiatel hernia repair 6 days ago. I was able to burp right away. I am still on liquids at this point. Tried a thin shake but pain was awful this morning. It actually feels like I am more swollen, felt that way when I woke up along with shortness of breath. I contribute this to increased swelling. Walking on the treadmill at slow pace helps me overall. Only felt some acid once come up 3 days ago. None since but im still taking Ppi. Only complaint Is pain in both shoulders. It feels more muscular pain and not due to gas.
Posted 4/20/2012 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
Is it normal for me to only be tolerating ensure drinks and nothing thicker on 7th day?
Posted 4/20/2012 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi horsecrazy,

Welcome to the Healing Well yeah yeah yeah Wrapped Club! yeah yeah yeah I'm glad to hear that your breathing has responded so quickly, and you're doing well! 

You've got the right philosophy--surrender to your recovery, and just go with the flow!  Just follow where it takes you.  No stress!

I suspect you've already found my early recovery journal in your travels around the forum.  If not, the link is embedded in the post above.

Don't forget that your wrap will become increasingly swollen over the first two weeks or so, peaking on or about Day 14, so don't be surprised if your swallowing gets worse before it gets better.

Again, glad you're doing well. 

Happy healing!

Denise

Posted 4/21/2012 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
Oh no!!! now we will have to have a Kitt 1 and 2.


Bill
Posted 4/21/2012 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Love it!

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Posted 4/21/2012 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
dencha, thank you. i did read your recovery journal. it helped me so much. right now i am at day 12. wrap is swollen, but bearable. i actually feel great and except for a couple of pain meds the dr. insisted i have in the hospital, i have taken nothing. never really did have any pain, other than a bit of shoulder discomfort. this has really been easy and i could kick myself for being to frightened to have it done years ago. yesterday i found a baby tree squirrel that fell out of his nest. one of his legs is injured. he dosen't have his eyes open yet, but anyday. sent my daughter in for kitten formula and a cage. "zach" and i are both recovering at my house. lol right now he is sunning himself out by the pool and i am just about ready to join him! i could get used to this "do nothing" life! not half bad!
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