Still having HeartBurn after Nissen Fundoplication

Thank you so much. I will try all the good tips you provided. Just get tired of feeling the reflux symtoms in throat every day, along with other symtoms, I really appreciate the response. And will stay positive.
Thanks so much..

I'm doing really well. I still have bloating episodes a couple times a week that are bothersome and I need to watch my nutrition and calorie intake. I still under eat if I don't track my calorie intake. My voice is getting stronger which is great since I really didn't expect it to get better after 12 years of reflux. I still have a sore throat sometimes but I'm not sure if I can attribute that to reflux. I've heard some about pooling reflux being an issue for some. Food or liquid sits at the junction and causes reflux like symptoms. It's supposed to clear up over time. I don't know much more than that. I'm still getting better over time and experiencing a positive trend regarding my symptoms.

I hope you'll see some positive progress soon.
-Mark

Hello all,
At 7 months post surgery, I continue to have like a reflux feeling in the throat. At times still feel a minor lump in the throat. When belching I feel at times regurgitating. Did anyone still continue to have these symptoms at 7 months? Also, most of the time I can belch petty good.
Estella630

Estella630, are you sure it's reflux and not trapped air? Is there any fluid? Or bitter taste? How is your stomach doing? Please remember, physical activity is important to the healing process. So take walks. Light workouts help a lot too. But walking does wonders as well. If you can, do squats and lunges. People don't realize just how much squats and lunges can help with digestion in general and after a surgery like this, walking, swimming, lunges, squats, cardio all help one heal much faster. Drink herbal teas and vegetable juices like V8 (low sodium). Other exercises that will help are running, planks, mountain climbers and hip bridges.

See if sleeping with your head elevated on 3-4 pillows helps ... eat easily digestible foods, foods that don't produce gas and see if you can tell if the foods that seem to cause the reflux are the same as before surgery. And stay regular. Prune juice can help with that. But talk to your doctor as well.

Thank you both for the suggestions, no my appt. We reschedule at the end of this month. I did go see ent Dr. He said everything looks normal just a little post nasal drip. I will let you know what specialists saids.
Thank you both

Hi everyone,

I want to start by thanking you for your time to tell your experiences and helping.

I had my surgery 18 days ago, had a massive hiatus hernia which I loved with for a good 10 years, I'm 31 one now.

The doctors were extremely pleased with the surgery, even though I had an internal bleeding from my spleen during the surgery.

As soon as I woke up I had the usual shoulder pain but was able to swallow without any pain and burp.
I didn't take a single omeprazol since that day because I had absolutely no heart burn or symptoms.

I was very pleased and relived.
For the first 14 days I was on a liquid diet and after that the doctor told me I could have soft foods.

I had my sister wedding yesterday and I had soft foods but I'm scared I might have had more food than I should, usually I have small meals a few times a day, but yesterday I had a bit more but still a few times. I felt fine yesterday, no pain at all, but I woke this morning and a couple hours after I have some heart burn and I'm burping a lot.

It isn't a lot heartburn but enough to scare me and leave me a bit sad that I might have pushed it yesterday and ruin all the hard work I've had so far.

I've had just a few table spoons of Jell-O this morning and I'm gonna take an omeprazol and see if this is just my "dumb organ" acting up.

I know it can take 6 months to be symptom free and healed better but I can't stop being scared I messed up.

Anyone experienced this and then the heart burn went away again?

Thank you,

Mario

Post Edited (Rebelo) : 6/9/2018 8:15:51 AM (GMT-6)

You are responding to a post that is over 5 years old. I answered your previous post.

You may have advanced your diet too quickly. Try going back to a soft/sloppy diet for a week or so.