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Posted 11/25/2017 6:38 AM (GMT 0)
Surgeon 30 yrs exp and says 95% success and will be heavy lifting in a year.
Facts now:
*Coming out alone, wife left me 3 months ago so recovery is all alone now, any suggestions?
*says i can travel in 4-6 weeks if wanted
*no burping and air

How do I do this alone + I have alot of stairs. Also what is the shortest and fastest recovery people have seen, meaning when can I start building muscle or swimming again. I lost a hell of alot of weight and muscle was 160 going in at 110. Got depressed after divorce and lets just say I made my situation worse.

Btw if a admin reads this is there any way I can change the username to like Sean88 cause kay is my ex wife lol...
Posted 11/25/2017 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
hello. all very tough ?s to answer. healing is very [in this case] non generic. we had a trip planned to Greece, before I was blessed with this operation. [ sarcastic] was also told travel would not be issue. even at 6 months past. there was no way, I could get on a airplane. not wanting, to bring you down, there will be a new normal, that you will need to pay, close attention to. we all heal differently. best advise, I can give you. is, stay hydrated[ most important] follow your diet, do not try to overeat, or you will learn a very painful lesson. make sure you have anti nausea pills. take it easy. for the first 6 months, this is major surgery. the recovery here can be very tricky, a lot of sideways, some backwards, and small steps forward. good luck. keep us posted, on how you do.
Posted 11/25/2017 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Kay 88 - You may want to consider coming to Florida for a consultation with our surgeon Dr. Farid Gharagozloo. I did lots of research before I had the surgery. My question is what happens to the 5% who do poorly. Have you read the posts on the Nissen wrap?

Dr. Gee has no failures and there are some individuals on this site who had the surgery, and we are doing well. You stay in the hospital for 4 days then take a plane and go home. Dr. Gee the recreates the natural anatomy of the stomach. The esophagus is put back in the stomach and a valve is recreated between the esophagus and stomach, which opens and closes when you eat. The hiatal hernia is closed with a Vicryl mesh. The mesh and all sutures are absorbed postoperatively. The healing process is quick. As a matter of fact, there are two individuals who documented the procedure and their postoperative period. They both came from another state and went home after being in the hospital for four days.

It is documented in this thread “ 7 Days Post Op - Hiatal Hernia/Gerd Surgery”. Over to the right, there is a google search - just copy and past the link.

I started my own thread with links and other information. The thread is ”Robotic-assisted gastroesophageal valvuloplasty with Vicryl closure of the hiatal hernia - no wrap.

It is a lot to consider so I wish you good luck. We have all been through this process.

Post Edited (Yellow1955) : 11/25/2017 9:19:28 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/25/2017 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
can't afford any out of country surgeries, sadly
Posted 11/26/2017 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Kay88, go into your profile & you can change you username. I can't do it because of password issues,lol.
Posted 11/26/2017 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
thanks and thanks everyone smile So nervous doing this alone, has anyone else recovered alone?
Posted 11/27/2017 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
Surgeon told me I can lift weights again and everything after a full year, he seems very confident. Opinions?
Posted 11/27/2017 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
SeanL88,
Follow your doctor's recommendations regarding recovery. I did start working out at 5 months and have gradually increased my routine over the last 4 months. I listen to my body carefully and never strain and hold my breath while lifting. I lost a lot of weight post surgery and it wasn't good for me. Recovery is a long process and you need to be very patient.

-Mark
Posted 11/27/2017 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
thank you, due to the past 3 months of a divorce i have already lost alot and my body has went to crud... nervous about this recovery
Posted 11/27/2017 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Sean, just read your post at the top & you asked about the shortest & fastest way to recovery from surgery. There are no quick or short ways to recovery. As celerity-dad just posted, the most important thing to do is to listen to your dr on what he says is or is not allowed. People that get the idea of doing things their way thinking it will speed up the recovery are the very ones that end up having bad issues. With this surgery patience is very much needed.
Posted 11/27/2017 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
i am scared about doing it alone sad it hurts emotionally to have been left 2 months before this. I am worried something will happen at home, can i do stairs after the surgery? Anyone know how those felt
Posted 11/27/2017 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
You must have someone for a couple of days, but I did it alone with just someone checking in after the first week or so, and mine was a really tough surgery. They won't do it if you tell them you have no one at home at all ever, not even for a few days.

Plan ahead and have liquids and soft foods stocked up so you can just heat something in the microwave. You won't be allowed to drive until at least after the first checkup.

Forget flying for a while, but it really depends on how extensive the surgery is and what shape you're in to start with. Don't even dream of heavy lifting for at least a few months. You don't want to take a chance on wrecking all this repair. Again, it depends on the extent of the surgery. Mine was worse than most because my stomach was partly stuck in my chest.

It takes a year to get back, and that's to the "New Normal." But years later I'm so happy not to be like I was! It's not fun, but if you need it, you need it!

Find or hire someone to stay in the house for at least a few days.

PS: Burping won't happen for most of us for a while, but mine came back after about a year and is just fine. I can't however, vomit! I have Zofran on hand (Rx) for emergencies like getting the flu. Many others keep it on hand also.

Post Edited (Alcie) : 11/27/2017 3:03:00 PM (GMT-7)

Posted Yesterday 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
thanks everyone for helping me get ready, nervous
Posted Today 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
were any of you able to drink alcohol afterwards?
Posted 11/30/2017 1:01 PM (GMT 0)
You can drink alcohol, but it's one of the things that still bothers me 3 years after surgery and have totally eliminated it. Everyone is different, but I would concentrate on getting through the surgery and not putting additional stress on yourself worrying about things like alcohol.
Posted 12/4/2017 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
never was a big drinker, just was curious smile I found one beer that went down with no burn but I think I have to stop. It catches up the pain a few days later
Posted 12/5/2017 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
So, I haven't had time to read... How bad is this gonna be lol. What is my first 3 weeks going to be like. Just give me some details like whats to expect for 3 months. They wont tell me anything.

I was wondering will I ever be able to get my abdominal and chest muscles back? Like bench pressing, doing the real deal gym, squats you kno?

Post Edited (SeanL88) : 12/5/2017 2:04:30 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/9/2017 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
question,what will happen if i puke with the wrap. I am supposed to do a spiritual awakening journey next december. The substance will equal a body purge. Will that be a no no after my full wrap?
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