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Posted 12/31/2014 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
I am currently waiting to get a date for 270 fundoplication operation - I am based in the UK and as my operation is on the NHS - I'm not sure how soon - but it should be no longer than 8 weeks away. I see a lot of people on here have had the full nissen - and just wonder if there's anyone out there who has had a successful 270 op. Was also wondering if it would be a good idea to make a batch of soups to freeze - so when I get home for hospital I have a stock of things I just have to heat up!
I have had really bad acid reflux for the last 2-3 years and just found out earlier this year I also have a 3cm hiatus hernia, this will be fixed at the same time. I know it will take time to get better - but I am ready to get my life back!
Posted 12/31/2014 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome, Sweetie, to the forum.

270 degrees is pretty usual for many of us here on the forum. There are several types of fundoplication surgeries that are not the full wrap (360 degrees). Mine was a partial Toupet wrap.

Oh, yes! Do make soups to freeze! You won't feel like shopping or cooking for a while. Make broths separate, also some nice processed/pulverized vegetables and maybe a little chicken or other soft meat - not hard beef like ground beef - that you can add when you get off the broth-only foods and move up to "soft foods."

Make a variety of tastes so you don't get bored with eating. Some juices are nice to have on hand. You can process some noodles for a little bulk to add to the broths when you're allowed to eat a little more. Avoid hard things like rice until your swallowing is much better - maybe a month or so down the line.

Package in very small containers. We start out with just a tablespoonful at first, move up to a 1/4 cup, than a half cup. You may not need anything larger than 1 cup for quite a while.

You can look up post-fundoplication diets on the 'net. They'll give you a general idea of how long to expect to be at each eating stage. There are also many, many threads you can find on this forum. Just use the search box at the top of the page.

Best wishes, and keep in touch with your progress. What you write will help others.
Posted 12/31/2014 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Alcie!
My surgeon actually gave me a copy of the after operation diet when I first went to see him - said it would give me an idea of what to expect - and what I could eat. I am fortunate I do not have any food allergies - and I love a wide range of foods - the only thing at the moment is some of my favourites are trigger foods (tomatoes being one!) And I think this will be the first Christmas that I have not put any weight on (no chocolate, no cakes, no mince pies).
I'll keep you posted - without people like you - people like me would have no one to ask! :-)
Posted 1/10/2015 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
Well - got my pre-op assessment date through today for next week - so things are moving closer.
Any more advice you can give me? - usually after these assessments are done in UK operation is done within 6 weeks.
Posted 1/10/2015 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi sweetie I am also in uk and also having fundo op this month. Different to you I had the op in 2001 but need it again. This time its a partial wrap though. All being well pre op 18th and op on 27th, shall we keep in touch? Best wishes Rita
Posted 1/11/2015 7:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Rita!
Yes lets stay in touch - I have my pre-op appointment Friday - but have no date yet given for op - that's what they do in my area. I'm pretty sure it won't be long though - provided everything is OK. I'm a bit apprehensive - but also thinking 'bring it on' as I've had really bad reflux now for about the past 3 years - and it has really impacted on my life as a whole. It is a bit frustrating not knowing the exact date for surgery - but I do know the pre-op checks are valid for a maximum of 6 weeks - they usually sort you within 4 - so it looks like Feb for me. I'll keep you posted!
Good luck to you!
Irene
Posted 1/11/2015 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Irene good luck for Friday, my e.mail address is on my profile so if you want to, feel free to let me know how it went and when you get a date. Best wishes Rita
Posted 11/22/2015 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
Alice,
If your hernia is only 3cm, maybe you can ask your doctor about
A TIF surgery which is less invasive and done thru your mouth,
Like endoscopy. I need to do NISSEN, because my hernia is 4-5 cm, but I keep postponing it as long as I can.
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