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Posted 4/16/2015 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All
Im visiting my doctor tomorrow over some indigestion/heartburn symptoms i have been experiencing on a daily basis for the last two weeks or so.
It seems to come and go and is not as severe as before i had the nissen. I have been through a stressful time recently and have also put on a bit of weight nono nono

Im wondering about taking PPI's again for a little bit? could the reflux have returned or is this just an irritated wrap somehow? i should also mention i suffer from gastritis and IBS too.

Thanks :-)
Posted 4/16/2015 8:16 AM (GMT 0)
You could try Zantac at first rather than a PPI, so you dont have to deal with so much rebound when you come off it.

Stress definitely increases stomach acid production, but to get reflux symptoms means the wrap may not be working perfectly. You may unconsciously be tense in your abdomen, you could try some relaxation tapes which will help with that and the stress too.
Posted 4/16/2015 11:38 AM (GMT 0)
Gloopstar:

I think there is always the potential for some type of "reflux" post surgery. Stress is definitely a contributing factor, as could be the weight gain. I still try and watch what I eat, there are still some foods that give me that heartburn feeling, but nowhere near what I had experienced pre-surgery. I agree with Andy, try some Zantac, try and control some of the stress, watch the diet, and see what happens. Otherwise, you may want to follow-up with your surgeon.

Sharon
Posted 4/16/2015 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies
My doctor wonders if my wrap may be too tight because i get food stuck near the wrap site sometimes.
What happens if a wrap is too tight?
I've been given some tablets for 4 weeks to see if this eases symptoms as last time a months worth of tablets sorted the irritation out.

Thanks
Posted 4/16/2015 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
I know that food sometimes sticks at my wrap site when I don't chew as well as I should. Also, for some reason, steak and salads still cause me problems, and I am 1 year post-surgery. I would think that if your wrap was too tight, your symptoms would have started soon after surgery - but I'm not a doctor. Hopefully, you'll feel better after a month of medication.

Sharon
Posted 4/16/2015 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely can have some reflux.. Remember the Nissen is to bring us back to normal or as close as possible. That means we can have heartburn and such just like everyone else.

Food getting stuck once in a while is pretty normal. I get it at times, but it's usually my fault. Eating to fast and not allowing the food to pass through. Unless you are having food stuck alot I wouldn't let them do a dilation.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 4/16/2015 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for your replies.
I have got food stuck ever since I had the operation but i thought this was normal....maybe I should have dilation. if my symptoms haven't improved in a month they want me to have another camera down to see if everything is ok (yikes!)

Nate
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