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Posted 2/24/2013 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Everyone,

Doing really good. I was on liquids for two weeks, then the soft foods routine such as; mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs etc... did this for a week. Saw the doctor on Feb. 22nd everything is well his parting words to me was "go live your life, and stay away from guys like me."

I am now eating anything I want. I'm very careful about chewing it well. Even had a salad last night and it tasted so good. I have had no pain from anything I have tried to eat. My biggest problem seems to be getting my strength back, I still get tired easily but know it will take time. For the last two nights I have not taken an pro-inhibitors. The dr. said to ween off slowly, but I have felt so good decided to do it "cold turkey". YEAH!! No acid reflux or heartburn which I have suffered from for 50 years. I wished I would have had this done 10 years ago.

To say the least I am very happy with the surgery. I really had a great doctor. He does about 400 of this type of surgery a year.
Posted 2/24/2013 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear Brenda. I had mine done two days after you but still do not feel up to solid foods regardless of how much I chew. My surgeon has me on the blender/soft diet until the 6th when I return to be checked. Can't hurt, and I love soups.
Posted 2/24/2013 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Brenda,

Did you have a TIF surgery with laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair? I just had mine done last Tuesday 19 Feb and having a spell of awful spasm on my shoulder and having to cough out mucous (no blood) frequently. I am concerned that I may rip out the sutures from TIF or hernia repair..

I am also noticing a bit of sour taste in my mouth and was wondering if you have had that...
Posted 2/25/2013 3:54 AM (GMT 0)
Brenda, glad you are doing well. I had my wrap and hietal hernia repair on 11 Feb. Started liquids on the 12th, and moved to soft diet on the 15th. Still on soft and will stay on soft another week, and then begin to start on more solid foods. I have had no swallowing issues so far. All has been great for me except I recently caught a cold, so I am dealing with that. Take care...
Posted 2/25/2013 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
TIF Patient 2013 - I had a paraesophageal hernia, it was done laparosopically. I had not shoulder pain at all. No bitter taste in my mouth as well. I really feel fortunate that I had such a great recovery time. I am back to work - tire easily but that just takes time.
Posted 2/26/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Brenda. I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow so I will see what he has to say.
Posted 2/27/2013 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Great to hear some good stories. I get my ph test results next week then hopefully ill be off to see the surgeon!
Posted 3/7/2013 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
ok, glad to seel someone else had the shoulder pain, mine was awful getting better now and Im one month out. Surgery was on 2/4/13 My doctor said that it was because when they fix the hernia and do the wrap it's possible that the vagus nerve is swollen or a little damaged so it causes referred pain in the shoulder. It will and does get better but right after surgery I had horrible pain in my neck and shoulder. it will get better. stay positive
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