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Posted 6/6/2011 8:20 PM (GMT 0)

Trumac said...
Hi Group
I have an appt to see surgeon this afternoon to discuss this procedure. I have some questions that I am hoping you can answer since you all are the experts

I have difficult to control asthma secondary to contracting pertussis (whooping cough) 5 years ago. Long story so fast forward, I take 2 nexium a day along with 2 zantac a day and many times in afternoon or evening i have to take tums or guzzle mylanta. but also have to take nebulizer treatments and allergey pills and when really bad- perscription cough medicine. It sucks getting old!!

Had an endoscopy May 16th and espogeal motility test (boy that was awful!)Results show mild/moderate GERD (this after all these meds) I also have a small hernia and some small erosion like areas (not Barrets)

I am actually looking forward to the surgery from a relief perspective. Its speculated that my coughing and hoarse voice is from the GERD which aggravates the Asthma...which aggravates the GERD...viscious cycle

So my questions: I know pain is very subjective but: is there alot of pain post op? Is the pain primarily internal from the stomach going thru hell with edema from surgery, or the insertion ssites or both? What type of pain control should I expect?
How long is the hospital stay?
If you all work outside the home, how much time off does one need?
From all the posts it seems typical that you are on liquids post op but for how long and what kind? chicken broth, jello stuff? Then what? advance to cream soup?
As you can see I am a bit nervous about this. But I've suffered with this since I was 16 (also had my gall bladder out)
Thanks in advance for any quidance/help/suggestions you can offer
TruMac

Posted 6/6/2011 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
Trumac, I'm a wuss when it comes to hospitals and pain. This was my first surgery and first hospital stay since I was born. I was terrified of everything.
First of all, I only needed pain medicine one time in the hospital. When I got home I only needed it for about four days off and on. Most of the pain could be handled with tylenol.
My pain felt mostly inside, kind of like a bruise. The doctor gave me demerol in the hospital and Liquid Loratab for recovery. He also gave me liquid phenagen for nausea. I didn't need it much those first days, but it was nice to have in case.
My stay was 24hr.
I took two weeks off, but could of used three. I have a simple job where I could sit down as needed (teacher). :)
The liquid diet is mainly because for the first 14 days you swell inside and swallowing becomes harder. I had jello, broth, non-acidic juices, applesauce, and fruit popsicles. The rule is if it can go easily through a strainer you can have it. The surgeon might give you a list of foods or you can google "Nissen surgery diet".

PS. I moved you out of the thread you were in because I didn't want you lost in it.
Posted 6/7/2011 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
Joy
Do you remember how long you had the nausea? I've had it on and off for a few days and have zofran for it. I'm only 6 days post op. Is the nausea a common post op symptom that will eventually go away?
Posted 6/7/2011 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
I have had several surgeries and didn't find this to be any worse than c-sections. The pain is felt mostly on the inside. You'll be surprised how much your abdominal muscles get used in a day. I spent 3 days in the hospital because of severe nausea. BUT, I must say, I spent 10 hours in the recovery room and never felt a bit of pain. used Lortab to control it for a couple of days at home. Took 6 weeks off because my job takes lots of physical (and mental) energy. Stayed on liquids for 4 weeks due to swelling. After 4 months, still having problems with bread :( I CANNOT stress enough the absolute relief in not suffering with the reflux anymore! Good luck

Peg
Posted 6/7/2011 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
My nausea was gone by week two. I still keep a bottle of phenagen in my purse for emergencies. I have been sick three times since the surgery the medicine helped a lot.
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