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Nissen Fundoplication Recovery Journal: Aug 8th

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Posted 8/17/2013 3:31 PM (GMT 0)

opnwhl4 said...
Bcolt-

I think I had mine out around 2 weeks. Mine were very itchy and I remember that I couldn't wait to get them out. My lap nissens were closed with sutured under neath and glue on top.

Getting out and really moving can cause some pain. Straining the abs and such in any way will definitely do that, but it's part of the process.

Take care,
Bill

I am getting mine out in two days and am still terrified!!
Yeah, I havent done anything too strenuos since then :-)
Posted 8/17/2013 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
Aug 16th: 8 days post op: 153lb

So I had a fabulous day !! I didnt eat to much, just an egg yolk and a tiny bit of spuds in gravy but once the evening came me and most of my family went to our local pub for a few and listened to a great local band which resulted in a lot of erratic dance moves and messing about [none of which was done by me] :P

I was stuck on water for the night (something Ihave never done before), which was miserable for awhile, but honestly I had an absolute blast!! we met up with loads of people the pub was packed and a good few people came back to our house once the pub closes.

We all ended up untill about 7 a.m. just having a laugh singing and crap! :-) I am absolutely delighted because it was the first time since surgery that I saw most of my family, the first time I had been out in ages and I got to meet loads of people in the pub.

I didn't do any dancing or anything in case I caused some damage, so I am proud of that! I did miss the alco but really it was just so nice to get the hell out of my house!

Btw, I didnt lose any weight yesterday but today I am down to 152 lb so I am delighted about that cause it makes it 10 lbs lost since surgery and 16lbs altogether, YaY me :-)
Posted 8/19/2013 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone else lose all appetite in the second week? I was never really hungry before now but I seriously dont want anything.. Is this normal?

I still havent eaten today so that makes it day 3 without food :)

As for the staples there was absolutely no pain, just a little pinch when they took them out
Posted 8/19/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Bcolt-

I told you it didn't hurt, LOL! As for not being hungry. It's normal, the wrap is made from the fundus which is the part of your stomach that tells your brain you are full. So while it is swollen and healing you may not have hunger. I still don't get hunger like I used to. I just remind myself to eat several times a day, small meals.

Glad you got to get out of the house and very happy you didn't try to win the dance contest! LOL!
Since I started bouncing at a bar many years ago I found it was actually more fun to watch all the drunk people than to get drunk.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/20/2013 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Bill-

yeah i was shocked at how little pain i experienced!! I was practically hopping off the roof with delight. As for the dancing, sadly i didnt join but by next week I hopefully will :D
The alco, however, will be something I will never give up hahha, I am looking forward to having a proper night out soon :) I even had my first taste of alco yester :D

Aug 20th: 12 days post op: 150lb
I've really been healing well, theres been no pain and I am extremely active :D
Spent yesterday in the cinema, mcdonalds, and the pub without eating anything :) It was an awesome day :)
Posted 8/20/2013 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Bcolt-

Yep, soon you will be drinking with the rest and dancing all night.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/21/2013 12:45 PM (GMT 0)
My drinking has already started!! yay for Bacardi last night :-) I had a few drinks and it was awesome, and I even managed to eat yesterday so thats and even bigger accomplishment :) woooh

Oh and I finally weigh below 150lb again :-) turn ;smile: I amd now 149lb
Posted 8/21/2013 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations Bcolt!

Glad to see you're feeling much better and well on your way to feeling like you never had major surgery.

Take care and be well!
-TonyG-
Posted 8/21/2013 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
BC,

Glad to hear the you are recoverying very quickly. I am trying to follow in your footsteps.
Posted 8/22/2013 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys,
Yeah I have been feeling great lately, went on a gorgeous walk, for about two hours, down country mountain roads yesterday, I felt amazing.
I would have done it again today but I had a pile of college work that needed to be completed so sadly I was housebound and bored! But dont worry I'll be sure to get in some exercise tomorrow!

Txman- When did you get your surgery, and how have you been feeling :-) ?
Posted 8/24/2013 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
Aug 24th: 16cdays post op: 148lb

Finally lost 20 lb altogether and 1 stone since my operation! feeling great, my eating habits havent improved too much but i did get a burger in mcdonalds yesterday (i literally ate just the burger) and ended up pretty full and couldnt continue drinking :o
but all in all ive been doing good.

I am basically feeling awesome so i hope all your recovery is going as well
Posted 8/26/2013 4:55 AM (GMT 0)
Just wanted to post that I had my first true episode of Dysphagia.

I had gotten a light version of it when i took a drink, every so often, but mother of god nothing is as uncomfortable or terrifying as chewing chicken and suddenly being unable to breath!!!

It was like the awful esophagael spasm i had a few years ago, excruciating pain with no means of relief.

I ended up eventually spitting up the food but my god was it an effort, I felt like I couldnt breath!!
Posted 8/26/2013 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
Bcolt-

stay away from solid meats for a while yet. Ground meat is okay, but chicken can be a problem for quite some time. I had issues with chicken even before I had my nissen. Just from strictures. Know the feeling all to well.
My best advice for when this happens is to remain calm and sit or stand straight up and relax your belly as much as possible. Take a drink of water and feel it go down. If you don;t feek it pass through the wrap wait a minute or so and try again. If it won't go through, drinking water will help it come back up. It's kind of likr a cat with a hairball, that's how Denise and I like to describe it anyhow.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/26/2013 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bcolt,

My recovery is progressing along really well in my opinion. I am on day 6 and have been very conservative on what I should or should not eat. I am staying on a soft diet for at least 21 days, then I will gradually introduce other items.

I had a slight scare last night when I took my antibotic and it got stuck in the wrap. It was a small pill so I was very superised when it would not go down. It took 20 minutes for the medication to dissolve. I did not have an episode of dysphagia, but it sure was uncomfortable.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Rob
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