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Posted 2/14/2018 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone - I am 7 weeks post op from my nissen fundoplication. I no longer have heartburn but I have a lot of new, horrible symptoms and I don't know what to do. I have a lot of pain in my back (mid back) that shoots up my neck and down my arms. When I do eat - it seems that food goes right through me. I am sick for 2 hours if not longer after a meal. I am nauseous but unable to vomit so I dry heave for long periods of time. The gas, bloating, and lower belly pain is unbearable. I don't have any more sick time and I don't know what to do to manage these symptoms pain so I can have somewhat of a normal life. Anyone else have troubles like this?
Posted 2/14/2018 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Steffy:

Unfortunately, all of your symptoms are normal. It also sounds like you may have dumping syndrome. Be careful when you eat that you don't drink a lot of liquid that seems to push the food through your system too quickly. Your surgeon should have prescribed an anti-nausea medication (I take Zofran), that you should keep with you at all times. Be careful that you don't consume too much sugar and you might want to quit dairy for a while. Try taking anti-gas medication that contains simethicone, that should give you some relief, use a heating pad on your stomach. If you have been trying to advance your diet, you might want to go back to soft/sloppy foods temporarily. A lot of surgeons don't do a good enough job of explaining what your recovery could be like, but everyone is different. I didn't feel a whole lot better until 6 months, and my "new" me around a year. Hang in there, it does get better.

Sharon
Posted 2/14/2018 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
agreed. you have to identify triggers, and stay with easy foods, for about the first three months. anti nausea meds, demand it, and get them. this is a tricky recovery, and the dos, and don'ts can suck. you are still very, early in your recovery. the quest for the new normal, will find you.
Posted 2/15/2018 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
I don't have this (maybe I will since I'm having surgery soon), but I've heard it usually resolves on its own. As others have said, be mindful of your diet, take smaller meals and eliminate triggers.

Post Edited (leo77) : 2/14/2018 11:58:51 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/20/2018 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I would contact my gastro. and or surgeon and let them know what is going on. I have had a lot of problems since I had this surgery and I had an endoscopy the other day and I have erosive gastritis. they also did a dilation on me I am 6.5 months post op. I pray you will get better... it is no fun feeling so miserable.



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