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Posted 9/3/2015 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Almost 11 months since hernia surgery. Still having issues and can't point it to one particular thing. I can eat something one time and it's ok...then next I'm in the bathroom with the severe stomach cramps and heaving. Went to the GI for a check up the 1st of the month he said I'm doing better than a lot...if that is true I'd hate to see the others. I was hoping by now I would be back to normal...I haven't seen normal for almost a year. Is there light at the end of this tunnel? confused
Posted 9/3/2015 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
At 11 months, you should be feeling a lot better than pre-surgery. Have you contacted your surgeon with your concerns? Did you have just hernia surgery or also Nissen surgery? Have you every had IBS or stomach issues not related to your hernia, because it's quite possible that your symptoms are not related to your surgery.

Sharon
Posted 9/3/2015 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
I have contacted my GI and surgeon. I had my stomach moved from behind my heart to it's normal location with a Nissen wrap. I have been prescribed IBS meds, Bentyl, but they are not working very well I also have Protonix and Zofran. OTC meds seem to work as good and sometimes better than RX meds. I didn't have any symptoms of anything prior to surgery. In fact I didn't even know I had a hernia, it was found during a routine stress test. Yesterday I had homemade chicken pot pie..got sick..Had a smothered burrito for supper and no problems. Last Saturday I was throwing up so hard and so long that I thought I had ruptured my esophagus and it hurt until Sunday. Coffee (very weak) usually causes issues so that's off my list. I am eating very small meals and quit before getting full. On the plus side I have lost 10 lbs and haven't put it back on...yay My last GI appointment was August 4th and my next appointment if for 6 months. My barium swallow test and stomach emptying test came back normal...
Posted 9/3/2015 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Deaner,

I didn't have a wrap so don't know if I'll be much help. I've had lots of stomach issues though.

Are you keeping a food journal? Maybe certain foods are setting it off? If anything I would think it would be opposite that you'd have problems with the burrito and not the pot pie :) For me certain foods will cause gastritis and cause me lots of pains and issues.

I would call your surgeon to see if they have any suggestions. They should at least be able to check the wrap to make sure it is still in place and doesn't have a leak etc. If they aren't willing to help I'd ask the GI again for an appointment sooner. From what I've read here about wraps you should be seeing more improvement by now.

Good luck and i hope you get feeling better soon!!!
Posted 9/3/2015 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
My GI put me on a FOD diet for 2 weeks...then added foods back in. Diary doesn't help because it will bother me one time and not the next. I have more heartburn now than before surgery. I do a lot of belching when I get nausea maybe I am eating too fast but I try not too.
Posted 9/4/2015 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
I might have figured it out...don't say I haven't been sick for x days....the my body doesn't have to make me out a liar.
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