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Posted 9/22/2013 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
I am on day 12 of nissen surgery, and as of the last few days I have been having LPR symptom again, throat clearing, sinus trouble, and shallow breathing. how is this possible? I am going through the bloating, blending my food, even pudding is going down slow. Is my wrap done wrong? I go back for my 2 week follow up on the 25th and have plenty of questions for the doc. but I did not expect this. have done a un-revisable surgery for nothing?

I need advice from someone that has been there before.

Posted 9/22/2013 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Marko --I was writing on lajenners log I'm guessing she's done writing until something comes up...ok here's done advice I am on day 11(yes I had surgery on 9/11-which is kinda strange in a way) and I too am having sticking food issue. I thought since I'm allowed jello and chewable soft fruit so I tried fruit mix w jello-it hurt so much felt similar to being strangled 😖 . I wish I was ahead of u so I could b giving u better advice --my doc said these crazy symptoms would last a month to 6wks which seriously annoys me it's like we all much go through 6wks of complete hell and feel like total crap then magically it gets better . My reflux is doing alot better. I really hope for the best for u and I am here if u need to vent or ask questions .
Posted 9/22/2013 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Brandy, I expected the bloating and trouble with food for now, I figure, like yourself time will heal that, I have done these crazy diets and I can do it again knowing (or hoping) for a better life. what's got me stumped is these darn LPR symptoms, I'm not sure if you had them before your surgery but they really suck, and one of the biggest reasons for me to have my surgery was throat clearing followed by sinus trouble and shallow breathing. Right after my surgery date (9/10/13) that was not an issue. now on day 12 it's been an issue.
I guess these are great questions for my follow up on the 25th, and I will post there responces for everyone to read. I guess I was just hoping someone out there who is months ahead of you or I might respond with a been there done that, and just relax you will be victorious.
Our condition can really put a person in the dumps.....
Come on calendar go by faster.....
Posted 9/23/2013 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Marko, were your doctors convinced your problems with throat clearing, lungs and sinus were caused by acid reflux and LPR? I also still have the throat clearing and my lungs are still messed up, unless I use my emergency inhaler, it is tough to take a deep breath. But, I was told to expect this. It will take time for my lungs to heal, and for my body to figure out it's not fighting acid in my esophagus anymore.

I don't know why it's been so much easier for me to eat. They served me (doctor's orders) fruit cocktail, mashed potatoes and some sort of ugly looking ground meat, the day after my surgery in the hospital. I hit the nurse button quickly, and said they brought me the wrong tray. She said it was the CORRECT tray. The doctor ordered food that could be chewed up and swallowed. He wanted me to prove I could do this before releasing me. The food tasted so awful, and I was not hungry at all, but I worked on the mashed potatoes and sent my tray away before the nurse could see I had not touched most of it. I told her I ate the mashed potatoes, so I could get out and go home.

I feel bad posting a daily update when it is mostly good news. The moderator, Bill, kind of upset me telling me it will probably get worse, to expect it. I'd prefer to stay positive, hoping for the best. I don't know what he means by that, what can get worse? I'm day 12, no apparent issues have come up except thrush which is no big deal.
Posted 9/23/2013 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
That's great your positive attitude and maybe I'm getting the worst of it now, or maybe I'm making it worse for myself. I need to try your approach and keep my chin up even when things seem discouraging. before surgery I was on Prilosec twice a day and I never really felt heartburn or reflux, just symptoms of LPR, days went like this throat clearing for about four hours, then shortness of breath along with very stuffed up nose, (sinus trouble). As you can imagine causes all kind of problems with my job and oh how my home life suffered. my ENT wanted to do sinus surgery but also wanted to wait 6 months after my reflux surgery, said that might just clear up my nose. guess I'm learning this week that did not happen. I would imagine you can relate to the long process it takes to get the surgery scheduled and I put all my eggs in one basket so to speak with nissen fixing me. I will try to take your words of advice that things take time and be positive for a bit longer, My follow-up is just a few days away and plan on letting them know my setback, hopefully they will give me something good to work with. here's a question for you, before your surgery when you had trouble with catching a breath did using your emergancy inhaler work? because mine really does not make that big a difference leading me to believe its more with my sinuses, and for some reason I am getting reflux, causing the inflammation again. but how could that be unless my wrap is not right?
Like I have said out loud in my home this disease is very consuming taking away all my energy.
Talk to you soon. thanks for the words and ear. I think my wife's might have shut closed.
Posted 9/23/2013 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Marko,

I had my Nissen done back in April, and here it is September and I feel absolutely fantastic. There IS light at the end of the tunnel. One thing to note is that you are recovering from MAJOR abdominal surgery. I don't care what any doctor, nurse, friend, or Dr Google, says. You've had your insides manipulated and your stomach turned in directions its never been before.

At about the 3-6 week period, the swelling around the area of the wrap is at its' peak. With all that swelling, it's natural that the wrap will tighten around the esophagus which makes it feel like food is getting stuck. What's important to note, that I think a lot of recent wrappers are failing to remember, is that you need to absolutely keep hydrated. Warm liquids (room temp water, green tea, coffee, etc) will help soothe the area of the wrap, help relax the tissue, and will allow food to get down easier. If you haven't seen your surgeon for your follow-up yet, I would advise to stay on a liquid diet and don't push it. Oatmeal, milkshakes, yogurt, mashed potatoes, loose scrambled eggs, pudding, smoothies, ice cream, pureed soups, etc. Add protein powder to any and all of that to help you feel and stay full for a longer period of time. You cannot push your diet. Push your diet too far and you'll feel worse and cause more pain, bloating and discomfort.

lajenner, if I had been brought a tray like that of food I would have protested loudly. There is absolutely no way you should have been offered anything of substance that needed to be chewed. What is it with these doctors out there?!?!?!

Marko, it sounds like you have other issues going on besides the discomfort from your surgery. Healing pain and discomfort radiating from your esophagus will feel like reflux. At this point, with the swelling around the wrap at its peak, it's highly unlikely that you're experiencing actual reflux like you did before your surgery.

Some key things to remember, chew slowly, take small bites, and don't try and eat anything overly chewy or sticky. Take sips of warm liquid with each bite to help it go down. Cold liquids (like ice water, iced tea, etc) will aggravate your wrap and make it tighten up more. You'll feel much worse if you're dehydrated and hungry.

I hope this helps. Keep your chin up and just take it a day at a time. As your body heals you'll start to feel better providing you don't do anything to make the wrap site angry. Taking walks will help with your energy level and it will help accelerate the swelling to decrease.

Be well and take care,
-TonyG-
Posted 9/23/2013 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Well Said Tony!

I feel the same way about everything, I was going to type exactly that, but you said it better than I could.

I am 6 weeks out from my nissen and sometimes my esophagus feels tight, or burning even now. It does get better. I noticed that at a month out is when I started to really feel good. Like solidly good. Everyone heals differently and everyones surgery is different depending on their case.

I had bad allergies start up when I came home from the hospital. I think I took benadryl (childrens liquid until I could take the tablets) and I am still taking sudafed and benadryl. I was scared because my throat hurt after surgery, but a lot of it was swelling combined with post nasal drip from allergies.
Posted 9/23/2013 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Tony & Stephanie, thank you for your reply this has been a long road to get to were I am at today, with doing a test then waiting for the ENT or Surgeon to tell me the results and tell me I need another test. I have no doubt I had reflux and the pills were not working, so surgery had to happen for me to move on in life. I was told last feb. that I should have sinus surgery but they wanted to wait until my gut was fixed before they did it (I'm not really sure why) and maybe that is causing my throat clearing and stuffed up (totally) nose, which causes me to have trouble with catching my breath. I was also diagnosed with mild copd so you are probably correct in saying I have a few other issues. One thing at a time I guess.
Today was a better day then yesterday, and your words of hope helped me greatly. Thank you again, I needed this today, there is no turning back for me now, so I will march forward and check this site on a daily basis even when things start to fall into place.
I will post what my follow-up produces on wed. as well for others to read.
I had one of the best surgeons in the Seattle area only hearing great things about him before my first appointment. So I will say again today what I told him the morning of my surgery "I trust you Doc.
Posted 9/24/2013 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
marko99

I am a 64 year old woman who had the Nissen Fundoplication on April 1, 2011. I have never looked back after having. If not for the wonderful people here at this forum, I would have been a wreck after my surgery... MOST (not all but most) surgeons do not have a clue what happens throughout your recovery.. they can give you the the basics and can be unparallelled in experience doing the NF, but as good as my doctor was, he tried to prepare me for recovery but he had no clue... the people here at the GERD Forum were a life save for me. when I had an issue.. they let me know if it was par for the course or if I should get in touch with my surgeon..
The people who post here are speaking from their experiences.. it may happen to you it may not.. everyone recovers differently.. some can eat relatively normal diets as soon as they get home.. I could not.. Doc told me at 3 weeks I could begin adding foods to a soft diet.. I took much longer.. after 4 weeks I was eating soft chewable food.. at this point after 2 1/2 years I have to be careful still how much bread I eat.. others have no problems with bread after 4-6 weeks.. You know what your body will allow you to eat.. if you feel nausea or pain.. don't eat it for awhile.. try again in a week or so... you have to go at your pace.. no one elses.. I had complete trust in my surgeon.. still do but, he never went through this surgery AND recovery... he can only relate what he knows from being told from his patients.. .. I would return to him again without question.. I trust I will get the "rest of the story" from my friends here at the forum... I hope you will trust them also...

I was diagnosed prior to my NF with Asthma, onset COPD, I was taking 2.. 40mg Nexium per day and I was constantly getting sinus infections, bronchitis, and on and on and on... since my NF I have not had a cold, my asthma is gone.. no COPD, no more sinus infections etc etc etc.. in other words, in my case, all of my issues were reflux induced...

This forum is to let everyones experiences be of benefit to others.. we can only relate to all about what we experienced. If they are experiencing the same thing, they can get some comfort by know that what they are experiencing is not abnormal... that is why we all ask that everyone stick around and relate back to all of us what their recovery experience is...

Please stay with the forum and let all of us and future members know how unique your recovery may be... thanks for the help and Welcome to the wrapped club....

if you are at day 12-14 you may feel something like a full feeling at the bottom of your esophagus, that is your wrap being swollen.. at about day 14-16 your wrap will stop swelling and at this point the swelling will begin to recede. Also, the esophagus is a "dumb" organ and it reflects any discomfort or pain to be reflux... please be patient and watch your diet for another few days to a week and it should begin to clear up.. if it is worrying you call the doctor and relate your experience..

Please come to the forum if you have questions or concerns and you will hear from others who have experienced what you are going through.. they will support you as they did me.. I came here with triumphs and downfalls.. they supported me and gave me advice.. they showed me they cared...

Sorry I have been so long winded but I wanted to let you know how much you can benefit from the wisdom and experience that the great people on this forum can offer... and to let you know what a valuable source of information you can be to new members coming in...

again .. Welcome
Sandi smurf tongue turn turn tongue smurf
Posted 9/24/2013 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all-


Please remember that this is major surgery. 6 weeks is still VERY early in this recovery. You must do 2 things 1) surrender to this recovery and 2) remember this recovery is like a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time and patience to get through this. It WILL get better, but only with time. There is no way to rush this recovery. Rushing things makes the recovery rougher.

What you all are experiencing within the 1st 2 to 3 months is completely normal. The usual cause for reflux type symptoms is that while there is swelling food can sit at the wrap site and basically ferment. This feels like reflux. Also the esophagus is a "dumb" organ and senses all pain as reflux. This happens until it finishes healing. It took many months to years to damage it and it takes time to heal.
Also EVERYONE has some reflux, even those who never have heartburn. The LES isn't a perfect valve and there are "normal" amounts of reflux. Even when you are now having "normal" amounts of reflux the damaged esophagus will sense this as severe reflux. Refer back to dumb organ. This will go away as it heals and relearns what is normal.

Myself and many other have been where you are and experienced the same things. Please have faith and with time, I mean 6 to 12 months, you will look back and say " you know. the way I feel now it was worth it" We have seen this over and over again even with the most worried people after surgery. Now that said, there are a small percentage that do have long term issues with their wrap. I was one with my 1st. There is no real way to know until about 6 months to a year to really know unless they see no wrap restriction on a barium swallow.

I was one of the very rare people who had the wrap done incorrectly by an under qualified surgeon. My fault for not finding out how many he had done or how many of his past nissens were right.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 9/24/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, the information & support I have received today from you four has been priceless. and what you are doing for us new patients is fantastic. As I posted in an earlier thread I have been feeling really down the few days. and thanks to you all I just might get a good nights sleep. I think Kyheart summed up my symptoms the best both before surgery as well as the last few day's. my day today (post op day 13) was better then day 11 or 12. I still have been battling throat clearing and for some reason tonight a plugged up nose once again, but I will chaulk it up to Bills explanation of my esophagus being a dumb organ, time and faith that things will be ok are sometimes hard to find. We tend to expect as I did that surgery will fix all my issues (today).
I guess I just joined a club. and I'm looking forward to the day I can be of some help to someone new needing reassurance as I have that life will & can get better.
It's been a LONG TIME since I had Pizza and beer, (like a year) and I bet I'm not alone.
Thanks again what your doing does make a difference & I'll be sticking around.
Posted 9/24/2013 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
Marko-- yes I suffered fm GERD it was terrible I puked 6-8x a wk , every time I ate I bolted to the size of a 9month pregnant women and I'm 5'7" and am suppose to weigh 133 when all this heals tho now I weigh 148lbs. Those were my reasons for the surgery plus my weight issues. I fluctuate between 200lbs-ish to 120lbs-ish yearly and it took me 14 months to get my health insurance to cover the $15,000 charge for surgery and recovery. My surgery was 9/11/13 and I was told the swelling would b at its worse around wk 2 & 3.. But it will make a huge turn around after wk 3. Which I'm really looking forward to. Like u I am so appreciative to everyone on here it has helped me more ten I could ever express. I know what u mean by wanting to hear fm not only ppl in my boat but ppl in "recovery" a bit longer but not too long ago because technology has change alot so ppl in the last 8-10 yrs is really very helpful --I wish us the best ..yes u need to keep up the gd wrk and trust ur body and the gd wrds and knowledge on here. Like u I have another surgery I'm awaiting already which is a full hysterectomy to solve some female stuff plus some extensive dental wrk (dang wisdom teeth:( )

Lajenner -- has the docs talked to u about minor exercise and meditation to help w ur breathing issues? I too am on inhalers (Albuterol & Qvar & Ventinol) which helps but I still get pain w deep breathes also and yawning. In the hospital I was stuck on ice and jello and water and juice it was ok since I wasn't hungry due to very high dose morphine. U need to listen to the positive ppl and never let anyone bring u down. Only thing I heard is what I told Marko...the swelling is suppose to go up and down.

Tony--since u have been dealing w this issue longer ...how is ur recovery going? Do u have any restrictions and what type of Nissen did u have?? U r very rt and sound alot like my docs :) ..I must b going in the rt direction . I found out today I haven't been drinking enough (in this post to Marko I explained my diet) I agree w u by not pushing the diet it's there and in place for good reasons. Laurie is very lucky to b doing so amazing w Fd I'm scared to get back to normal food---what is it like and what was your first real meal?

Stephanie-- I really would love to hear more about ur last 6 wks . U r correct everyone heals at different rates and any lil thing is a set back. It's all about keeping to the docs orders . When did u start w not crushing meds and doing liquids or r u still doing that...? Also how's ur pain now?

Everyone--I have been praying for all of us. Just out of curiosity --where is everyone from? My state (oregon) seems to b super strict but I am fine w that --time goes by fast when u have 4 kids and a finance running around plus being a full time student.
Posted 9/24/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
Marko....keep your chin up. Things WILL get better. One of these days you'll just wake up and realize you feel fine. Then a few days later you'll look back and say to yourself, "Hey, I feel fantastic.". All of us heal at different paces. This forum is still a great place to be and to get information from those of us that have "been there, done that". You'll get through it, just give it time and be patient.

BrandyLeigh...other than the 8 scars on my belly, I'm back to normal pretty much eating whatever I want (in moderation), and exercising regularly and working around the house. In short, I feel great and wouldn't change a thing. As for my first real meal, I don't know that I had a real "first meal". Once my doctor said I could eat whatever I wanted after my post-op follow-up, I went back to my usual diet just in smaller portions, cut up real small and chewed for what felt like days. As the days progress, you just naturally start eating more and more and get more comfortable with the process. In fact, my family noticed that I had started eating more before I did! And, I'm in California about an hour south of San Francisco.
Posted 9/24/2013 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Because of the support I received here I made the decision to stay and do what ever I could to help those that needed support and a real world experience of what to expect.

I have checked into several other forums on this and HW is definitely the place to be.

Guess it's like a pay it forward kind of thing to me.

By the way, I am in Western Illinois, for now.

Take care
Bill
Posted 9/24/2013 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Day 14 post op, Seamed like it took forever to get 2 week under my belt but here I am, I would imagen the first 14 days are the hardest so here I go two more weeks and a new normal routine will form. Correct?
This form has been good for me, and to everybody's kind words of encouragement, you are paying it forward and well done I might add. I'm not sure really were I am supposed to be but I know I am heading in the right direction, it would be imposable to go back and start over anyway.
I am a 52 year old construction worker in the Seattle area, been on PPI's for 3 years before surgery and miserable for the last year, my diet before surgery was Bananas, rice, chicken, and Gluten free cereal (kind of miss that diet right now) but even that was not helping.
My main symptoms before surgery, was sore throat that lasted months, then an ear ach for god knows how long, followed by this uncontrollable urge to clear my throat. I don't know how many times I wanted to run my truck into a pole because I thought there was no hope. It seemed like I did every test in the world to make sure I had reflux before surgery, and finally it happened on the 10th of September. Oh I should have included shortness of breath followed by a plugged nose that would last for hours also, ended up in the ER twice in that year with un-ability to catch a full breath.
How I feeling today. My throat bothers me, not as bad as Sunday, I was really Nauseated this morning (that was a new event for me) and my nose is a little plugged up, Is this part of the healing process? I have heard people say that it is and give it time to heal. So I will take that approach. In about a month I will decide if this was a good decision or not, it might take me longer Also not sure.
My 2 week follow-up is tomorrow I will post what they say. Although I bet I get more information from my fellow wrapper out there then someone that has not walked in our shoes.
Thanks again to all & one day I too will pay it forward........
Posted 9/25/2013 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Marko99

Within the next few days you should be beginning the downhill turn. Your wrap should stop swelling and begin to go to normal.

I am a 64 year old woman that had the NF 2 1/2 years ago. I would not have been as well off as I was if it were not for this forum. Please.. the one thing you must do is listen to your own body to let you know what you can tolerate. It will let you know when to increase the types of food and when to take a step back.. just listen to it when it says HOLD ON and wait til it says HMMMM Pretty good!!!!!

Above all.. ask questions here.. we do not care if they entail dumping syndrome (a type of diarrhea), not being able to sleep, gas on your stomach and the passing thereof... how to fix decent tasting food that your stomach can tolerate, etc etc etc... we are friends who have gone through basically the same types of procedures.. ask and we will relay our experiences... I am so grateful for the friends I have made here.. when I began my full soft food regimen, I began with dumping syndrome.. it scared me silly.. it was a weekend and I hesitated to call my surgeon.. I asked here and was told that it was not unusual to happen after the turmoil our insides had gone through...

don't' be shy.. we are all here to help.....

Reach for the Rainbow!!!!!! A smile will await you....
Sandi
smurf tongue turn turn tongue smurf
Posted 9/25/2013 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
Kyheart, hello again, here is a question for you, your symptoms before surgery were very similar to mine. how soon after surgery did your symptoms stop? the throat clearing and sinus troubles Is driving me crazy. And I'm glad I found this form. you have been very informative and the people are awesome.
As for what you call dumping, I haven't been right there since the day before surgery. I figured if it goes in liquid well you are what you eat.

And to big having your wrap done wrong must have been very challenging for you both phisicaly as well as emotionally glad you came out of it ok.
Posted 9/25/2013 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
TonyG-it's really amazing to hear how good u r doing it truly gives me and I'm sure many others hopes. As of today all my glue is off my 6 incisions and I can feel scar tissue ; tho a couple of them r barely visible which is good cuz I wanna wear a bikini again lol providing I get to the 133lb mark :)! I also stay home alot . I'm currently working on my Bachelors Degree in college (all online) majoring in Emerging Media Communications and minoring in Small Business Ownership . So being a mom of 4 plus planning a huge wedding for 2015 plus putting in 36 hrs in school a wk I'm moving around the house good. I've noticed tho out walking around in town like grocery shopping I get sore fast --I'm still on Oxycodone and high dose Tylenol then my heart meds and nausea meds and 4 vitamins :)! No PPIs which I'm happy about no reflux and I'm on day 13. My doc has been real strict but for good reason. In my other post u can c details or ask and ill answer k. I'm also on the west coast ...Oregon and thankful to have the hospitals up there they r top notch!

Bill-- I agree w u to stay on here. This environment is so important to so many ppl. We r all in the struggle back to normalcy together I feel so much support and kindness that I too have decided to stay and since there r many subjects on here even after I heal fm my Nissen ill still b around on here. U say Illinois ..for now ....why?

Marko-- congrats on 2wks ill b at that 2mrw pretty excited for bananas and 2oz of meat per 2days !! Then by 3rd wk I get soft cut up pasta !! For some reason applesauce and apple juice is hurting me alot ...any ideas y? I have been researching alot and I hear and have read on numerous websites that wk 3-4 the swelling is at it's worse then things r suppose to "get better " by 5-6 wk and really good by 2 month like basically normal . I too am missin my old diet really bad but it's that old diet that got myself in trouble it's only been that last yr I've been eating rt watching my lbs and exercising again. I use to exercise alot and I was a track runner in school plus played sports..then I got fat and got unhealthy in 2009 when my father past away. Anyways now I wanna b as good to my body as I can b and I know my dad would want that for me. Oh goodness ER visits I'm on a first name basis w all the docs plus I have my own Phlebotomist at the hospital cuz I'd be there 2x a wk seriously. I hate going now at all. I know how u felt about wondering if surgery would ever happen I went through 2yrs of testing and losing lbs before I got approved . It was a long 2yrs :( .thank goodness I have a wonderful financé that does all hw can for me plus works his tale off.

Kyheart---sry we have not spoke yet I have many post in this site and everyone here is a amazing set if ppl. Wow so u had is years ago that's wonderful. How was ur surgery and recovery? What type of Nissen did u have? Sorry i ask alot of question I have only been dealling w this for 13 days on post op. I'm so curious how u r feeling and doing. U r rt about listening to ur body that's what I've been doing plus sticking to docs orders. I am currently dealing w the dumping problems... my docs say it's fm the Senna stuff and they put me on laxatives and all I know is I'm taking a break fm those cuz my belly hurts so much and of course the terrible nausea. I too am so grateful to everyone on here I feel like I have made some friends too that understand in detail my problems and concerns. It's been really nice reading your forum post. Anxious to read more about your experience :)
Posted 9/26/2013 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Well thought I would post my 2 week post op.

Were do I start, day 15 after Nissen, my surgeon's office entertained me with my post op. giving me the opportunity to voice my concerns and give me the ok to start soft chewable food, (anything you could mash with a fork) 1st my concerns, I'm not sure which post said it but they really don't have answers like fellow wrappers do, and you were right. I told them about my throat clearing issue after surgery, and they told me that it might be an allergy or just a leftover symptom to my previous condition and to give it time to heal, 4 to 6 more weeks and then if its still bothering me go see my ENT again. Wow I think I heard better information from the people on this form, at least they have been there before. they  did purscribe a nose spray and I will use that. I think I will also be pro-active and get tested for allergies now that I am off my PPI's (they cant test you when your on them). watch them tell me I am allergic to the dog, if that happens I see my wife moving out with the dog, there is no way she would get rid of the dog.

I still cant go to the gym, which I knew they were going to say that, I have missed the gym so. before surgery I went 6 days a week. told me after my next visit (4 weeks from now) we will talk about working out, they would prefer me waiting 8 full weeks from the surgery date. wow now that might be tough, but the last thing I want to do is damage my wrap.

my first soft meal will have to be tomorrow. I have to admit I'm a little scared of stuff getting stuck. I am also trying to stay away from gluten, Everything seems to have gluten, I did pick up some gluten free mac and cheese tonight so tomorrow will have to be that day. I will let you know how the swallowing goes.

If anyone out there has any input about throat clearing after nissen surgery I will be all ears.

latter for now, hope all is improving in wrap land.

Brandy and lajanner one more closer to the end, two weeks is a big marker in our progress.

Posted 9/26/2013 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I hope your throat clears on it's own in time. I am having the same problem. It also affects my voice. I'm looking forward to my appointment with my pulmonologist tomorrow.

I am anxious to get back to exercise, too. I need these lungs to heal and my throat to learn that the acid isn't attacking it anymore, so all this excess mucus can stop clogging it up.

I have allergies to a lot of animals, the worst being cats and birds. Thankfully, no allergy to dogs...hope it is the same for you Marko.
Posted 9/26/2013 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Lajenner, It has got me a bit confused.
Let me know how the visit with your Pulmonologist goes, in my visit yesterday the doc did say it would take 6 months for my lungs to heal up, I believe you told me that. so I guess I better calm down a little. they also told me to find a good lung doctor about my copd but wait 6 months to do it, I probably need to make an appointment now just to get in (good doctors are so busy I guess) I couldn't even make my 4 week follow up appointment yesterday they wanted me to wait 6 weeks. I went no find a way to fit me in I think that our 6 week post op appointment is a milestone after that I can get released to go to the gym again and stuff.
All I can say is we took a step to heal ourselves in side which no matter how you look at it the fact was I was not right. hopefully now I just a little bit better.
Get your Flu shot.
Posted 9/26/2013 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Well guys it's day 15 for me and I attempted soda (very bad idea) just wanted to kill this caffeine headache .. Well I decided on tea which isn't hurting at all. I have 3 days in a row that were virtually painless but today I tried to back off the oxy (another bad idea) and am feeling yuky😷
Marko- the first food after all the watery stuff is very strange .,,the weirdest things get stuck I'm my throat :( like baked potatoes and anything w apples in it . Yes it really is a marker but I am dealing w many ups & downs & I'm so tired still and my bowels r all messed up and I get full after a few bites.

Lajenner-- y is ur lungs so bad? I'm a smoker and my lung doc told me not to quit since I only smoke 3-5 cigs a day they said it would put more stress onmy body by quoting and I'm with them all the way through this since while in the hospital they wouldn't let me smoke I had major issues w the throat hurting and coughing really nasty stuff (I guess this info is good for u too Marko.


The allergy thing is beginning to annoy me also I wake everyday being congested (I have the seasonal kind of allergies) and I'm not sure if u can crush dipihydromine (May have spelled that wrong). Oh also didn't u guys all have assisted breathing during surgery? Mayb that's y ur throat is buggen u mine was for a while.i know how that thing is with the docs and scheduling apts I had to do mine 3 months in advance to ensure an apt for the following wks . I'm actually excited for many milestones as u all would say I can't wait to feel good for not only myself but my family too.
Posted 9/27/2013 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Brandy, you too huh, well sorry but that kind of makes me fell a bit better guess we are really on the same path. today I woke up feeling like I had some kind of lung infection or something, then around noon or so it got a little better. haven't had any headaches really but nauseas and that darn throat thing, yes its still there, I must have been bugging a few of my coworkers because one of them said something on the lines of "could u stop that please" I responded with "no I really cant but will try harder". And yes I did have assisted breathing infact my doc said yesterday that might be what bothering me. give it time Marko, give it time.
I did go to the gym today after work said hello to a few of my fellow gym rats and did 30 minutes on the stair masters, almost pushed my limits though. so stopped at that. I'm going to try going every day, the hard part is going to be not doing any weights but I will be a good boy and follow the doctors orders. Screwing up your wrap sounds like a teriable thing to do, I don't want that.
Brandy you will feel better when you get off the pain meds, I think they just slow down the healing process. just my opinion.
I actually ate some mac and cheese today just a little bit and it kind of just sat there but that was my first solid food so very cool moment.
Brandy and Lajenner we are kind of connected in a way like few others, I will understand what your going through, almost to the day. ha ha.
Posted 9/27/2013 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
PS Brandy. my bowels are still all over the place also, so guess we are being normal.
Pain meds will really screw that up though. Try a softener if you stay on them
Posted 9/27/2013 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
Marko-yes I will b staying on pain meds cuz I have tried doing wo like make longer time between doses and I feel terrible today . Really sore and weak :(. I can't wait til I can say "I'm on day 90" cuz I know the swelling stage is coming soon. I haven't had any PPIs since surgery which is great and zero acid (beside that one time I explained. I also tried thicker foods and it just tears up my stomach and hurts like h***. I'd be real careful w the gym stuff trust me I know how bad u want to so do especially since I made a gym at my house it's ever so temping but I was advised against all core exercises. I'm just worried for u .
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