Post Nissen Surgery

I haven't had nissen myself but I've read a lot that have, it seems a lot of people have different recover stories and time frames.

You're still fairly early days to recovery and it's expected that you would still feel discomfort.

Many people here will be able to help you.

Check out YouTube and do a search for nissen fundoplication and you will see a fee people documenting their recovery.

Keep us updated as you go on, more people may end up with symptoms like yours and wonder how you got on.

Tewabear123, welcome to our forum. You are very early in the healing process. You have had major surgery. It will take about a year for healing. Going back to work depends on your healing and intake. The surgeon will give you specific eating guidelines. Follow them very closely even when you start to feel better. When is your follow up appointment with the surgeon. Ask him for all medications in liquid form including for pain and nausea. Get eating guidelines during this visit and DO NOT be anxious to get back to eating as you did earlier. Give time to heal slowly and eat slowly and small amount and frequently. Ask the doc about portion size. There is also a time when your wrap has swelling and this causes discomfort. You may be coming into that time frame. Walking will help the body to get rid of that gas build up. Let us know how you are doing. Stay in touch as we all learn from others. Kind regards. Pat

Tewbear123, You're very early in the healing process. Tomorrow will be 8 weeks for me. It will get better. Take it slow and easy. I planned on two weeks off work and ended up taking three with part days the forth and fifth weeks. I'm finally back to full time but worn out by 5 pm. I'm 49 and I was in excellent shape before surgery. I started at 205 and I've lost a total of 24 lbs. I started to stabilize within the last week. I feel I'm finally able to eat enough to keep up with my increasing activity level. I worked around the house and yard this last Saturday and I was wiped out Sunday. This recovery is tough. Expect goods days ahead.

Mark

Chew the solid food, and start with only soft "hard foods." Chicken, ground meats, lots of vegetables.

Don't try running for a long time yet, months. You'll be back to harder work soon enough. This is a marathon, not a sprint. You lost blood and had a long, major surgery. 6 months is the beginning and a year is when you'll feel back to normal, new normal. It won't be the same, but you won't have the pain and reflux. It'll be better!

Hire a kid to mow the grass. Be happy to walk and be eating without reflux.

glad to hear everything is ok, been afraid (i am waiting on final testing to qualify for nissen) 28 yrs old failed ppis and life is basically sitting at home doing small walks. I was concerned this surgery was a fail and that I may never get to a better

I am tired and weak today. 16 days after surgery. But, I am up doing things around the house. Sitting around you get to thinking to much. I am feeling anxious. Hope it goes away. We'll see. Not much of an appetite. Trying to eat and drink every 2-3 hours. I believe things are getting better. I have a great wife who supports me 100 %. I thank God for that. She is an Angel.

Mike

17 days after surgery. Did not sleep very well last night. Don't know why. I know I am struggling with some anxiety. I had problems in the past with anxiety or POTS as one of my Doctors diagnosed. I realize it and am telling myself.......everything is OK. I am getting out and doing small stuff. My incisions are still sore. Walked for 30 minutes this morning and will do it again this afternoon. It is hard to not be able to do most things. I know I have to be patient. My chest still gives me some pains but I think it is due to the surgery. Thanks for listening! Mike

Day 18 Post nissen surgery. I felt better yesterday than today. Weak and tired. Light headed and a little anxious. I did do some things around the yard (yesterday). I was hoping for a day like yesterday. Oh, well, take what you get. I am I expecting to much? Mike

Mike:

Anytime you have pain in your chest, it needs to be checked out. Please call your surgeon.

Sharon

whatever you do stay away from refined sugar, do not lift anything heavy until the 6 month mark and do not bend over quickly. TAKE HEAD TO EVERYONES SUGGESTION

Mike,
You're still early. Everyone is different but at three weeks it's still risky to be lifting much. My surgeon said 8 weeks before lifting more than 15 lbs. Restricted calories can leave you weak and worn out as well. I have a desk job and just sitting upright and walking around for 9 hours aggravated my midsection. At home in the evenings all I was good for was warming the recliner. I'm a healthy 49 year old and worked out 5 days a week before surgery. I had no health issues other than my hiatal hernia and GERD.
-Mark

23 days since my surgery. I went back to work for 1/2 day today. I think it took the wind out of my sail. Struggling with some anxiety. My belly is still sore. I have not been sleeping all that well. Maybe 3 hours last night. Even though I am worn down, I am not tired. I thought I would be wiped out. Maybe I am not being patient enough. Nausea is an issue. I do fight through it. Don't have a choice. Trying to eat something every 2-3 hours. It is hard to eat when you are not hungry.
Mike