I was fortunate that the first doctor I saw years ago when mine first cropped up was an ENT, and at that point all I had was the chronic cough from it. In the last year before my surgery I had bad...
Roger D. I've been on similar stuff for bile malabsorption, Colestid, its just another type of bile binder and your are right it does help. smlafluer I don't see how taking it down would do anything...
I didn't think it could be taken down without being redone, my surgeon said that once its done you can't just undo it, all you can do is redo it because your stomach wont go back to how it was?...
Hi guys, thought it might be of use to people considering the surgery for me to post how my experience has been over the last year because it hasn't been a typical case. Type of surgery: Anterior 180...
Its worth seeing a neurologist, even if just for peace of mind. They might be able to help you better track down the triggers or identify what might be causing the headaches....
Is tingling something that can come with migraines? I noticed with my last migraine that I got tingling in my fingers, toes and lips, it seemed to get worse as the migraine pain got worse, and better...
It sounds feasible, chilli peppers contain capsaican which is the stuff that makes them hot and is used in pepper spray. There are topical creams with capsaican in them which people with chronic...
BnotAfraid is right, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this, but it is entirely possible that the amitryptaline withdrawl is causing stomach problems, especially if you went cold...
I'm on venlafaxine for depression which is why I can't take amitryptaline for migraines. I might bring it up again with my GP, the migraines are getting a bit nuts again....
I was being checked for thyroid problems because I've been having a whole raft of symptoms which could point to hyperthyroidism and my TSH has been on the low end of the range, but not completely out...
2 1/2 months sounds pretty standard for a specialist, esp if its the first visit and done publicly. Its annoying not knowing isn't it? I'm at the same point as you, trying to figure out whats going...
Yeah thats what I'm concerned about, my blood pressure has always been on the lower side of normal, but I've got 2 other conditions (Raynauds and Graves) which could also benefit from beta blockers....
My GP has again bought up the suggestion that I go on preventative medication for my migraines. The last Time out was discussed I refused because the only option I was given was to take amitriptyline...
At the moment I'm not seeing one, but I have started asking around about the ones nearby to see who is good. The problem is there aren't many around here so I have to take what I'm given. I had very...
Thanks scorpio-girl. I just called my Dr because the results of my latest tests are back, they only had the TSH and T4 though which was weird because I'm sure they ordered the full panel. But anyway...
Thanks for the info. Since my Dr suggested watching my TSH I've been treated for the anemia caused by BSM, and everything left over still seems to scream thyroid. For the most part I can handle the...
Sorry if I caused anyone offence - I assume you're talking about the last sentence :S Thanks for the advice jujub. We're in the middle of winter at the moment but I get overheated so often. Just...
Oh you poor thing! Neck and shoulder pain makes headaches and migraines feel so much worse. I've got a prescription of rizatriptan which I have been avoiding like the plague, I'm not really sure why,...
I got huge pangs of sympathy when I saw this. I was put on Lamictal years ago for a misdiagnosed seizure disorder which later turned out to be migraines (long story short) but that was the most...
Hi everyone I saw my Dr the other day to get the results of some blood tests, mostly to find out if I am deficient in any vitamins and minerals because I have BSM. He had done a whole bunch of tests,...
My surgeon said 2-3 weeks to be able to return to work as a best case scenario for a desk job. I would say no way would I have been able to go back to work fulltime (40 hours a week) after week 2...
My GI is pretty certain its bile malabsorption, and the Colistid seems to be helping already, so if thats taken care of it should be pretty much smooth sailing from now on....
Hi all, been off here for a little bit but I thought I should come back and give an update on how I'm doing now I'm past the worst of the post-op recovery. I had an anterior fundoplication (180) on...
If the doctor says you can start eating other food then you can do it, don't be too over cautious because you need to start getting your stomach adjusted to more than just liquid, I'm pretty sure...
I had exhausted all other options so surgery was my only hope. So far it is proving worthwhile and once I get on top of these digestive issues I'm having (surgeon thinks it might be C Diff) I'll be...
I'm sorry to hear that Craine, it sounds like you are having a rough time with the pain. Good that you are able to work from home, thats what I'm doing as well but my brain definitely couldn't cope...
The ibuprofen absolutely wiped out my shoulder pain it could be worth trying especially if you can swap it for the Vicodin. It was amazing. Its a pity my stomach can't handle it. My shoulder pain was...
What kind of protein powder are you using Gragegrl? I'm have a vanilla flavoured pea protein powder which I haven't touched since the surgery because I just can't find anything to disguise the pea...
I was having 300mg ranitadine before bed time. Barry is right though you shouldn't take any acid suppression so close to your test, the whole point of it is to get a baseline of what your reflux is...
Day 12 Weight loss so far 4kg/8.8lb The pain has been the absolute worst the last couple of days. Most of the pain has been in my left shoulder, like a sharp knife being twisted in there. Ibuprofen...
Have you tried taking an antiinflamatory Gragegrl? My shoulder pain got absolutely excruciating for a few days, even the oxy wasn't hitting the spot, then I had a though that if it was because of the...
Apparently it takes a few months to "unlearn" the habit of swallowing air. If you are having trouble with it post-op esp if you can't burp, try to be really mindful of how you are eating and...
My food probs have gotten worse so I have no energy and still losing weight too quickly. I have my post op check up on Thursday, I'll definatedly be bringing this up because it has gotten incredibly...
Because he has had over 30 years of experience doing laproscopic and non laproscopic anti-reflux and baritric surgeries and the success rates of his patients who had 180 deg vs those who had 360 deg...
Hey recovery buddy. There is cutting and stitching done to the diaphragm which can cause pain. The reason the gas causes shoulder pain is because it irritates nerve bundles in the diaphragm that send...
It certainly sounds like they should have at least explored options of a looser wrap instead of going for a Nissen. I hope things begin to improve for you....
The shoulder pain was horrific when I first woke up, but as soon as I was able to walk around a few hours after the op it faded pretty fast. The pain apart from that is actually pretty manageable for...
Some people opt for it over the full 360 wrap due to motility issues. In my case my surgeon and his colleagues refuse to do nissens because the rate of side effects from it isn't worth the slightly...
It sounds like we need to swap situations! I've lost 8lb (at last check) but thats mostly because I have had dumping syndrome, which according to the surgeons nurse isn't actually as common as I...
Its one of the types of pH test. The Bravo test is a capsule that gets attached to your esophagus but I believe the tracking is only for the first 24 hours, then its just a waiting game for it to...
Day 8 Weight loss since surgery 4kg/8.8lb The pain has died down again today, I think my diaphragm was spasming a bit it felt like there was a belt being pulled tightly around my ribs, and it of...
Mine wasn't so bad after my gallbladder, just with uncultured dairy products. Through a lot of trial and error I have found that this time that I just need to be hypervigilent about not drinking...
You'll be having some swelling as well, and if you are constipated like most seem to be in the first week then that probably has a lot to do with it....
Hi sadsplace Being a week out from my 180 deg fundoplication, I can assure you the last thing you'll want to be doing is going to a rock concert, even the thought of it is making me cringe in pain....
Thanks John. My pain seems to be ramping up a bit more now. I don't need still softeners, I've got diarrhea. I talked to my surgeons nurse yesterday and she was concerned, apparently dumping syndrome...
I talked to my surgeons nurse, and apparently its relatively uncommon to have after a fundoplication, they think that its probably because I haven't quite recovered from my gallbladder removal, and...
This is great to hear for someone who has just had theirs done. This is a bit of an awkward subject but did you have any problems with dumping syndrome? Esp in your first week or so?...
Day 6 Weight lost since surgery - 3kg/6.6lb Any lingering effects from the anaesthesia and painkillers I was given in hospital have definitely worn off now. The worst pain is probably along my...
Aren't they both a pain to deal with, as bad as my LPR has gotten I'd still rather deal with this than trying to get back on to of my depression in particular, so many years of hell with that. The...
I think today I can conclusively say that any remaining painkillers from the op have worn off, I definitely have more pain, started up taking the codeine but I was expecting that to happen, its...