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Posted 1/22/2012 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Max-

I did have the lump feeling in my throat and had acid burning feeling in my sinuses as well.

Bill
Posted 1/22/2012 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
Did that stop as well after surgery?
Posted 1/22/2012 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
I have a pre op meeting with the surgeon this Thursday...we already had our initial consultation which went well. Any suggestions on what I can ask him? Thanks abunch you guys. Soon I'll be joining the wrapped club
Posted 1/22/2012 5:53 AM (GMT 0)
Sure did. I have been basically symptom free with the exception of when I over eat. I know better than to do that, but sometimes it just can't be helped. LOL!

Take care,
Bill
Posted 1/22/2012 5:55 AM (GMT 0)
That's a great story bill thanks.

How was your ph and motility test results like?
Posted 1/22/2012 7:06 AM (GMT 0)
My motility was basically normal, but my PH test was of the charts. I was the highest they have ever seen at my GI doctor, double the highest they had seen.

Bill
Posted 1/22/2012 7:09 AM (GMT 0)
My deemster score was 23 I believe. I had les pressure.

So pressure is there but too much relaxations...I dont know.

I just hope nissen helps.

I' so glad for these forums...I would be do lost without them
Posted 1/22/2012 11:29 AM (GMT 0)

maximus808 said...
Gritty what kind of symptoms did you have?

Basically if I missed a PPI I would have severe acid pain making the day unbearable. Things like orange juice, wine and anything even slightly spicy set it off, even on the pills. I tended to get attacks an hour after taking the pills which was odd. Over the years it got worse and worse and the doctors just kept upping my dosage. When it got to 80mg a day even they were a little concerned. When they did the surgery they also repaired my hiatus hernia.
Posted 1/22/2012 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
Was it a liquid acid or vapor acid?
Posted 1/22/2012 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Also hoe common is nausea after nissen if you didn't have it pre op?
Posted 1/22/2012 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
Max-

Nausea after the nissen is a very real concern. Please make sure to get a script for anti nausea meds. You don't want to try and vomit after this surgery, that can damage the wrap. I keep anti nausea meds with me at all times just in case.
anytime you have surgery there is a chance of nausea after it from the meds, but I think it's even worse when you have stomach surgery.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 1/22/2012 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Bill.

I will discuss this with my surgeon on Thursday.

Zofran I believe it is called right? Is this in a pill format or liquid?

How did you all deal with the hunger issue and only being able to drink liquids
Posted 1/23/2012 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone with gerd have dental erosion as well?
Posted 1/23/2012 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
There are a few different meds for nausea. I use Phenergan. I know they have pill form and some suppositories. I am not sure if there is a liquid form.

Bill
Posted 1/23/2012 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks bill
Posted 1/23/2012 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
Man I hate getting doubts.....one minute I'm like this what will help me and theres other moments im saying is this the right thing..,I wish I could just get it over with already....
Posted 1/24/2012 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
I had my Nissen surgery last Nov. 22nd and no regrets. At first, it was strange because I could swear I had heartburn type pain about 3 days following surgery, despite being on that all liquid diet. My objective was to go off PPIs entirely since they were no longer doing anything for me anyways. When I went to see the surgeon after 3 weeks, I told him I could still feel some heartburn, but he stated that not all heartburn type pain is necessarily related to heartburn.

At about 4.5 weeks, the heartburn went away, just like that. Ate quite a bit at xmas, just a little beer and wine, no problems at all and no need for PPIs. It will be 9 weeks post op tomorrow and all is good. My biggest issue is that awful feeling I get on an empty stomach, say 3-4 hours after lunch. It doesn't just feel like an empty stomach, it radiates through the esophagus and I can only get it to subside by eating something...weird.

I had reflux problems for 7 year before opting for surgery. My biggest complaints were heartburn, wheezing, asthma like symptoms, LPR at times, bitter taste in the mouth and a constant heavy, dull feeling on the chest. Pretty much all the aches and pains are now gone.

My idiot GI never recommended surgery throughout the 6+ years he followed me and I'm the one who pushed him to refer me to a surgeon. Once the surgeon looked at my motility test, 24hr PH, history, etc, he stated I was a great candidate.

Besides that, I'm a 41 y/o male in good shape, so GERD isn't picky about who it will tackle. Should've done this at least 3 years ago.

Good luck.
Posted 1/24/2012 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Did you stomach pains previous to surgery and now it's gone as well? Thanks
Posted 1/24/2012 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I can't wait to do this already and get on with recovery process post nissen. The waiting is killing me.... Thanks for all your input guys
Posted 1/24/2012 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Be sure to plan a nice weekend before the surgery, allowing yourself to relax and just work on preparing yourself mentally for it. I took 3 days before my surgery. Spent time with my friends and family, ate all of my favorite meals that I knew I wouldn't be able to eat for a while. It helped me go into the day of surgery with a great attitude and less anxiety.
Posted 1/24/2012 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Tony. Will do definitely. I just hope it helps
Posted 1/24/2012 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
Max-

I know exactly how you are feeling. I hate the waiting for surgery day. Just when you feel you are ready, those darn what if thoughts come barreling in.
I had a seriously bad roller coaster ride with those type feelings when I was in the hospital after my esophagus tear surgery. This is off topic a bit, but thought I'd share. When the initial repair wouldn't stop leaking they decided to removed my esophagus. figuring it was just to damaged from all the reflux, about 20 dilations, and the 2 nissens. So about 5 hours before surgery they cancelled it and decided to advance the stent into my stomach and try that. Well over the next 36 hours it still leaked and they decided again to remove the esophagus. The night before I talked with the anesthesia doc and we decided to due an epidural again(had one for 7 days after the initial surgery). We talked about an hour about how he would manage my pain and what would be done on his end to ensure a safe as possible surgery. I was scheduled to go and have the epidural put in at 7am, an hour before surgery. Just as they were coming to get me my surgeon comes in and says he is cancelling the surgery again and will try a feeding tube through my belly and into my small intestine.
This ended up working, but still took a month to heal.

So I can tell how you feel about being anxious about the surgery. For me the nissen is kind of routine I guess, after 3 of them. I know all will go well and pray this helps you as it has me.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 1/24/2012 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Bill.
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