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Posted 2/27/2015 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to everyone for all the support. The procedure itself wasn't too bad but I am feeling sick right now. Kind of an off feeling and pain on my right side and back when breathing in. Anyone else experience this?

As far as the test is concerned they found reflux, an irritated esophagus, and a hiatal hernia.

After the procedure I was shaking a lot but that stopped. Hopefully I will be back to myself soon.
Posted 2/28/2015 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi There!
Bet you are glad that part's all over and you know why you feel the way you do! I think the shaking will be the anesthetic wearing off. I had a horrible feeling that lasted for a week or so after the endoscopy - I felt like the tube was still down my throat - and I think it was probably bruising. At least I was alert when they did mine - so I know that they were not so rough - but if you are totally sedated you will have no idea how they performed it! I don't think anyone will go through this without some discomfort after - they will have gone right through the LES into your stomach, that will have irritated your hiatal hernia and, although you would not have felt it - you would have been retching quite badly - which is probably why you are sore today!
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted 2/28/2015 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much. I'm feeling less groggy today but I have neck pain, back pain and still pain when breathing in. Hoping I feel better by Monday since that's when I have to go back to work.
Posted 2/28/2015 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
I had back and stomach pain after my endoscopy, and though I was sedated I do have one memory of retching horribly while the tube was being inserted and my surgeon saying that that was normal.
I hope you feel better by Monday!
Posted 2/28/2015 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
We're all in good company! I had an endoscopy yesterday with dilation. I was mostly 'out of it' all day yesterday and am having a lot of pain today. My esophagus feels like it's on fire! Fortunately, I was totally 'out' when the procedure was performed. I certainly would not want to be awake while that thing is going down my throat. The stress and fear would do me in.

Eating a light lunch today even caused additional pain and bloating. I was hoping the dilation would provide relief. Perhaps I need to give it another few days or so.... best to you all; I feel your PAIN!
Posted 2/28/2015 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you feel better Linda.hopefully this achy feeling goes away soon for both of us! Also thanks Brit, that's terrible you have that memory I'm lucky the only thing I remember is being told to roll over on my side, that's it.

I'm somewhat depressed about the findings of a hernia. I have really been having such hard time eating. I am on nexium but it only helps so much. I just feel like I will never enjoy eating again. I know that sounds dramatic but it's how I feel.
Posted 3/1/2015 8:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lawchick,
It is horrible when you have trouble eating, and unless you have the condition, nobody can fully understand. I think that's why I decided to go down the surgery route - the thought of never enjoying a glass of wine ever again or even a simple bowl of tomato soup - then I'm willing to take the risk! Sometimes when my husband has a late snack - I have to go into another room - as it really upsets me. I've been the driver everywhere for the last year or so - as I can't have a drink anyway - and eating out is such a complete nightmare - sometimes I find 1 thing I can eat on a menu, sometimes nothing, if I am lucky I may get a choice of 3 things, but rarely more, and even then they may add an ingredient that isn't listed as I found out a few weeks ago, when the food I was served had spices added that weren't listed and didn't agree. Fortunately they were very kind and changed my dish. Someone should open a hiatal hernia and food allergy restaurant chain so all us people can go out and have a meal that's tasty and worry free!
Posted 3/1/2015 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
LAWCHICK, thank you. I'm still in pain and hoping I can go to work tomorrow. SweetieUK, I know what you mean about EATING. I can no longer eat or drink ANYTHING without PAIN. Within a few minutes, I'm just miserable. We rarely eat out as I have the same issues as you. I know it's gonna hurt so it takes all the pleasure out of something I used to enjoy so much!

I'm working with a new gastroenterologist and hoping she will recommend me for surgery. I wish all of us better days ahead! We must keep pressing for answers.
Posted 3/1/2015 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Fortunately I don't have much longer to wait. 10th March for a 270 fundoplication. Just been making clear soup today to freeze - no time to do this in the week - and next weekend I'm going to relax and eat toast, as I won't be having it for a while after Tuesday. I hope you Lawchick & Linda Sue get to where you want to be - but if you do go for surgery you will have manometry and ph tests to do, sometimes a barium swallow as well (but they don't seem to do the barium swallow in the UK)
Posted 3/1/2015 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you can go to work too Linda. I thought I was somewhat on the mend but after just doing a couple things around the house I became very short of breath and overall sick feeling. I know what you mean about pain after eating. My boyfriend wants to make a nice dinner for us tonight but I am dreading it. I only weigh 84 pounds I just feel like I'm going to waste away. I have. Follow up with my gastro in 4 weeks. I can't help but feel like I'm just being left out to dry after finding out what's wrong with me.

Sweetie I have had that happen at restaurants with the extra surprise ingredients. I went to a place called a Smith (it's pretty popular in nyc) and I took so much time going through their huge menu and then I finally found an omelette with feta and spinach that I thought I could tolerate. I get it and it's full of onions! Like a moron I kept quiet and ate it, I do love onions so they were hard to resist. After that I literally felt so sick like I was about to pass out. I hate food surprises. I hope your surgery goes well and you do t have to live like this anymore.
Posted 3/3/2015 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
LAWCHICK

I don't understand why you are depressed about finding out that you had a hiatal hernia, they are common. Most people have them and don't ever know that they do and usually they don't require surgery unless they are repairing it in conjunction with an NF. Is there a reason why your follow-up appointment isn't for another 4 weeks? That seems like a long time from the endoscopy procedure
Posted 3/3/2015 6:30 PM (GMT 0)

SharonZ said...
LAWCHICK

I don't understand why you are depressed about finding out that you had a hiatal hernia, they are common. Most people have them and don't ever know that they do and usually they don't require surgery unless they are repairing it in conjunction with an NF. Is there a reason why your follow-up appointment isn't for another 4 weeks? That seems like a long time from the endoscopy procedure

Yes I know they are common and it's wonderful that most people don't have symptoms and never know they have them but I do so forgive me for not being on cloud 9 over here. The hernia is contributing to the reflux which I have severe reflux. I can barley eat from it. As for why the appointment is fours weeks away I have no idea that's when it was scheduled for.
Posted 3/3/2015 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
I know how frustrated you are Lawchick, I have severe reflux too. My hernia keeps my LES open, so I have a constant problem 24/7. I know a woman who has a hernia, takes a low dose of lansoprazole and can eat and drink anything with no problems. I have a prawn salad that has the tiniest amount of tomato sauce in it and i am sick! We are all different, thank goodness we are. Take heart took me a year of tests and lots of meds to get where I am now. Choose your own path and not what other people think you should do with your life and your body. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 3/3/2015 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
You might want to call your doctor and see if he suggests any other form of treatment before your next visit. I honestly feel for you, I suffered all of my adult life with severe GERD and a hiatal hernia, complete with h-Pylori bacteria. I finally had an NF done at 53 years old.
Posted 3/3/2015 11:32 PM (GMT 0)

Sweetie UK said...
I know how frustrated you are Lawchick, I have severe reflux too. My hernia keeps my LES open, so I have a constant problem 24/7. I know a woman who has a hernia, takes a low dose of lansoprazole and can eat and drink anything with no problems. I have a prawn salad that has the tiniest amount of tomato sauce in it and i am sick! We are all different, thank goodness we are. Take heart took me a year of tests and lots of meds to get where I am now. Choose your own path and not what other people think you should do with your life and your body. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you. Yes hernias effects everyone differently. I just have to learn to adapt I guess. I'm 28 and was use to being able to eat whatever I want, going out to eat with friends now these are things I dread which has caused me to be depressed.
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