Posted 8/27/2022 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I had the Nissen fundoplication eight days ago. So far, it’s been a abject failure. Here are the symptoms I’ve recorded:
Day 1 is surgery date
-substantial sour acid in mouth started day 1
-burping/gurgling in upper esophagus up to throat started day 1
-white tongue started day 1
-bloated/not hungry started day 2
-hoarseness started day 3
-dry mouth started day 3
-throat clearing started day 3
-gas/bubbling in stomach started day 4
-minor chest discomfort (especially breathing in) started day 5
- almost completely hoarse/mute started day 6
-sore throat started day 6
-infrequent hiccups started day 7
All of the symptoms are still present (today is day 9). I met the surgeon two days ago. He didn’t have an answer and recommended I take peppermint and Famotodine at night. If that doesn’t work, he’ll put me on a calcium channel blocker. If that doesn’t work, they’re going to have to investigate more.
Of note, I didn’t have an esophageal manometry study. The surgeon said he usually doesn’t recommend them for patients because they are extremely uncomfortable for the patient. I had the barium swallow, endoscopy, and 48 hour pH monitor. The ph monitor verified the GERD, and the endoscopy showed minor gastritis. I was also diagnosed with GERD off a 24 hour monitor 15 years ago (been on PPIs off and on since then).
Is it possible the surgical procedure was performed incorrectly? Is it too loose? I’ve had no issue with swallowing or eating. I’ve been playing it safe with my diet, and am currently at the soft diet stage (oatmeal, chunky mashed potatoes, etc) with no issues. I do get full very easily, and my gag reflux isn’t present. I’ve lost nine pounds, and I’m a thin frame to begin with. My abdomen isn’t sore, except at the incision sites (minor). I see the surgeon again in two weeks. Frankly, I’m very upset, because the symptoms I’m having are actually worse than they were before I had the surgery. Any advice or insights outside of, “wait it out,” would be appreciated!