nissen fundoplication

Hi Spike,
Glad to help. People here helped me when I was at your stage! I highly recommend icing the painful incision area. It really helped me a lot. It kept me from needing other, stronger pain meds.
Hang in there!
Denise

Thanks again Denise, and wow Ekirch, glad things are going so well for you. I'm not where you are yet but I will be. Take care.

Hey Denise,

Yeah i havent tried anything big like that. all the stuff i have been eating can be chewed down. the hamburger i ate was no bun just the patty lol.. Im still staying with soft foods. My doc said soft foods for at least 4 weeks.

Yay Spike! Sounds good! Aren't you glad you gave yourself time to heal at home? Everyone's different, and some can't take the time while others would go stir crazy, but I loved being able to get more healing behind me before going back to work.
Keep following your recovery...it'll tell you just what to do.
Take care,
Denise

Hi Ekirch,

Nice to hear you are still doing well. I have eaten egg omelette with small pieces of ham in the middle, yum. I am also eating mash potato, vegetable's cut up very, very small, dunked biscuit, soft cereal, macaroni cheese, and the odd glass of wine - so it's all good!

Its's a shame you could not take much time off work - I'm so enjoying the rest and am able to start a little planning and preparation (I am a teacher) whilst at home (only small amount at a time) - this will also benefit me when I do go back.

The reality is, that when I do go back, then I will hit the ground running' because the students will be demanding all my time - all at once (I will be a bit like a headless chicken). Students don't understand that I will need to go steady for a while and so I won't be able to! Hence my main reason for the delay in my return to work.

 

Hi Denise,

You are so right, when you say a teacher's job is never done, I did leave all the required work, schemes etc. for my supply and the rest of my team but, as you well know, when I get back the work completed is never the same. Also, at this time of year, there is the need for exams and coursework to be completed - all the joys - but I would not change my career path!

spike-
some of the incision sites stay sore for quite some time. Don't be surprised 6/8 months go by and suddenly you get a familiar little pain. They do lessen up about 2 months in. Remember the skin is healed, but the nerves and muscles all take longer. The bowel issues can change back and forth on you quick. Dumping isn't surprising either sometimes. Your body will adjust, but don't let constipation set in. I've made myself have a dry heave fit from straining too hard before. Not fun at all. So take care of things early. Watch what veggies you eat because some can cause gas and bloating issues, not just the beans either.
Good to see over all you have been having a good recovery.

Take care,
Bill

Thanks Bill and Joy, good advice given again. I have taken stool softeners Joy but, this only adds to stomach bloat even more.

Hi Spike,
Glad to hear things are going well! It is a process...the healing takes time. I agree that it's definitely worth it all.
Good luck getting all those plans ready. Hey, you'll be back at school a day, and it'll feel like you never left!
Take care,
Denise

Hi dohare11,
Welcome to Healing Well! I am forever amazed at the lack of information and support provided Nissen Fundoplication patients by their surgeons.

The things you are experiencing are totally normal, and will certainly improve as you heal. Healing from the surgery is a long-term process, so you'll have to be patient.

The first two weeks are the most challenging, for sure. Just think--you just had your upper GI tract completely revised! Your stomach was wrapped around your esophagus and stitched there. This will take time for adjustment and healing. Your diaphram has been irritated, and that leads to hiccups.

Here's a link with explains the connection:
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hiccups/causes.htm

Your new wrap/stomach is very irritated and swollen. I was told by my surgeon that the swelling will continue to increase and peak at two weeks. Don't be surprised if your swallowing gets worse before it gets better.

Eat very small amounts--many small meals throughout the day--and once you introduce solids be sure to chew it thoroughly until it is turned into a liquid.

I suggest that you create a new thread on the main page of this forum, and ask your questions there.

Things will definitely get better. Just try to relax and follow your recovery where it leads you. When you struggle against it, you will have a much more difficult time.

Good luck! Welcome to our Wrapped Club!
Take care,
Denise

thankyou so much spike1010 and denise.You have give me real confidence xx

Here are the directions for starting a new thread that our moderator, Kitt, posted on her thread welcoming new members:

Once you're on the main page (click on the link I provided)...

"This is easily done. Simply click on the "New Topic" button and the program will open a box for you to post your intro. This will help members see your first post and extend a hand to you."

It's not difficult at all...talk to you soon!
Denise

Try a heating pad on the sore spot and a little galvascon.