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Posted 3/2/2015 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
mernzy, I've been following your progress and am so happy for you! I'm miserable and in the process of trying to get a diagnosis as to whether or not I am a candidate for this surgery. Been miserable with GERD for 6 YEARS! I'm encouraged by your experience and know that recovery isn't easy but ANYTHING is better than continuing to suffer with this horrible acid reflux 24/7, as I'm sure you'll agree. I'm seeing that recovery has it's challenges and patience and rest is important for steady recovery. After all, this is MAJOR SURGERY!

I will continue to follow your progress, mernzy and wish you a speedy recovery.
Posted 3/3/2015 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Linda Sue! It is nice to know that I have helped someone along the way :)

I am 2 months out of surgery now and my only problems is fatigue and gas. I tend to eat fast and have to constantly remind myself to slow down. I was eating my sandwich on break at work and took a drink of tea and jusmped up to run do something. I bent over to pick up a box and the tea came out of my throat and into my nose. scary but crazy felt like inhaled water for a bit. remembering to slow down and let the food go down is a biggie for me.

I have lost 26 pounds so far and should be feeling really good, but the fatigue is a mean one. I don't eat near the amount of calories I used to so I am sure my body is just changing itself around and tired in the process.\

the good is I have not had no heartburn or acid. I can lay flat when I sleep. I can eat whatever foods I wont without having to worry. my ulcers in my stomach and esoph is healing now.

:)
Posted 3/15/2015 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
mernzy, you are doing AMAZING after just 2 months out of surgery! Yes, continue to remember about all that healing that's still taking place inside. I am hoping to have this surgery and have a pending appt. with a thoracic surgeon to see if I'm a candidate.

I will continue to follow your progress and wish you the BEST.

By the way, do you live in the states? What is your age? I'm scared about surgery as I'm 67 and still work; used to be 'young' for my age until GERD took over my life at 61!
Posted 3/18/2015 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
HI Linda!

I am 37 and live in the states.  I had a really good surgeon and i tried my best to stay on point with my recovery diet.  I am human and still struggle with eating too fast and not chewing enough.  I feel 1 million times better that did before the surgery tho.  It is hard not to want to run miles 2 months out, but you have to keep baby stepping along.  lol

I think my main complaint right now is the fatigue.  Some days are getting better, but there are still some healing days where it is a struggle to get motivated.  I tried sirloin steak out for the first time and had a really hard time with the whole meal.  The lettuce of the salad attacked me!!  HA! HA!  I couldn't chew the steak enough to get it down and the bake potato was awesome.  lol   Im just not ready yet. 

Thank you for all of your support.  It sure has been needed during these last 2 months  :)

 

Posted 3/18/2015 10:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi mernzy, so good to hear a success story. I too have been plagued by heartburn and stomach problems, I am so scared of getting surgery because I fear even if it cures my heartburn that my stomach will be horrible and I will never get rid of the burning. I don't have ulcers but my stomach is always all over the place, burning and pain under ribs like pressure.

Im also quite underweight and really dont want to lose any more, I cant tolerate fatty foods because of my stomach so its another thing Im worried about post surgery.

Did the NF help your stomach at all or did it give you bigger problems for a while?
Posted 3/18/2015 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
mernzy, thanks for your input! Wow, brave girl to try STEAK! No, I wouldn't consider it at all for myself for at least 4 months as I already have digestive issues with a good steak. You are a lot younger than my 67 years, but I'm considered 'healthy' per all my tests, etc., yet still sick as can be. I believe those acid controllers are part of the problem!

Your success and the way you feel after 2 months gives me such hope that I will be a good candidate for surgery! I will know more after Mar. 25th - my consult with surgeon.

Stay with those soft mushy foods for awhile longer to speed your healing and keep up the good work! I LOVE these success stories!
Posted 3/20/2015 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Andy!

I had bleeding ulcers and ulcers on my esophagus.  I was so miserable that anything I ate was painful.  So the liquid diet and pudding did sooth but I could only eat a few bites at a time for a while.  Healing is a long process from this surgery.  Take that very literal.  one day you may feel good and then the next be in bad shape. 

I am not sure on the being underweight.  I have lost 26 pounds with my recovery.  I guess you just have to weigh the pros and cons and what you are willing to handle.  I wish you all the best and hope you get to feeling better.  Never hesitate to ask any questions.  Lord knows I had a million of them  turn

Posted 3/20/2015 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
LindaSue, I think you are gonna do awesome!! you already been studying and learning. I wish I had done mine sooner!!
Posted 3/21/2015 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, mernzy, I hope you're right!

It sounds like you are doing awesome! Please keep posting anything that will be helpful to those of us who are hoping and praying we are candidates for surgery. I'm on these forums daily now as my appt. with surgeon is Mar. 25th and I'm studying up on everything I believe is relevant to bring up during my consultation.

Keep up the good work and remember to TAKE IT EASY!
Posted 3/28/2015 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All!!

We are coming up on three months post surgery and I am still a happy camper.  Few things I came to mention tho..

I thought I was ready for a Mountain Dew.  I have craved them for a while.  I WAS NOT READY!!  lol.  Omg felt like I was 2 days out of surgery again.  Don't try that.. nono

Overeating is a biggie too.  It hurts way more now than used to.  And the nausea takes forever to go away rolleyes

I think a lot of this recovery for me has been the retraining part on how and when and what to eat.

 

Posted 4/19/2015 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
I just wanted to give a quick update.  I am healing up really well.  I am so thankful that I done my homework and researched all sypmtoms and side effects. 

For those of you who pray, I would like to ask for you to remember my family.  My husband has been told he needed the surgery now for his hernia.  I am experienced so not really worried about this part.  He had blood work done and his platelets was low and some other names I cant think of was not right.  Anyways, we have an appointment with an oncologist hematologist.  We are just a little scared.  HE has lost about 13 pounds in 2 weeks.  Thanks!!

Posted 4/19/2015 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Mernzy,

You, your husband and your family are in my prayers. I have followed your story and I hope you continue to heal along the way. Everything is going to be ok.

Steve
Posted 5/16/2015 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Just dropping in to catch up a little.  It has been about 4 months since surgery.  I had my EGD yesterday to check the healing. 

My wrap has slid up a little so I got in trouble for lifting too much and told not to even strain to poo.  ugh.  Anyways, dr said wrap was still looking good and doing its job just not to let it get worse.  So I am going to be a good girl and stop lifting at work. 

All the ulcers on my esophagus are healed and gone.  I only have the two left at the bottom of my stomach.  They are not healing anymore, but she done biopsy to check for h pylori. 

I feel better than I have in years.  I have lost almost 30 pounds.  I don't eat a lot at one time.  Mainly a lot of small meals thru the day.  I don't touch carbonated drinks.  I tried and didn't like the way they made me feel. 

I am so happy I had this surgery.  My life is totally different.  I don't hurt anymore. 

I do battle major fatigue.  I am not sure why I cant over come it.  I sleep in bed again laying flat and I sleep thru the night.  Maybe working second shift has something to do with it.

I am back on omiprozole until the ulcers are gone.  I havnt had any heartburn since the surgery.  Life has went on back to normal. 

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