Hi Bill- Been a while I know. Things are much better with the ear and balance and life is finally getting to be fun. Energy is back I guess and weather got nice. I tell my wife that the body...
Wow Bill sorry to hear that. I just got out of surgery myself yesterday. Nothing serious- but this one was free! Done in Canada. My left ear hasHopefully that's all for repair jobs for a been bad...
Hi all- Just catching up on news- seems like some of my replies are not here- maybe I'm just losing it. Anyway, I hope this finds all the regular crew well. My sleeping has goen much better and 2...
Well I made it to the top of the mountain- rain and all. What a view from the top of Mount Washington the next day. We had a great 4 day holiday with the last 2 days in a cushy spot with good food....
Kitt, Denise and Bea- All it takes is perseverance. I'm 58 and stubborn. Actually, it pays to do this like a mule- slowly but surely. And Bea- no skydiving but I was a commercial pilot with my own 4...
Bea- You didn't hear the half of it either. I'm climbing Mount Washington in 2 weeks- sleeping on the top of the highest mountain on the easter seaboard....did it two years ago with my son. Twisted...
Bill- great to hear that you're goin fishin. Catch a big one.... talk to you when I have news.... Rick...
Hello Bill, Denise, Teala, Janice and.....? First- Bill- I was away when you got out. Did you make a run for it? I wouldn't blame you if you did. Tell me you're still at home. Let's hope the hole(s)...
Bill- You make my situation feel like tiddlywinks. I feel bad because I get heatburn after spaghetti- what a wuss I am. Glad to hear it's healing and that after 3 weeks you might go home. I'd be stir...
Hey Denise- Thanks for that. I know what you mean and I now suspect the wrap is good as well- it was 'perfect' for 3 months for a while though. It seems to be getting back that way. Lack of sleeps...
Bill- Good to hear you have good care and that the insurance is there.....I would be broke /community/emoticons/tongue.gif . You obviously have adapted well if they're competing to have you as a...
Bill- Haven't heard from you.... how is it going? Tell me you're not on the PDA .......... Rick...
Bea- The 1st surgery was in 1989, the second was done in Miami in Dec 08.... and I paid for it.... a lot. Thanks for the good thoughts ! Rick...
Bill- So glad to hear the wrap is good this time around. Once that hole is patched, you should be good to go. Hopefully this heals itself. I think you had them worried though- when they meet you at...
Bill- Say what? A hole.... As you know, when they do the barium x-ray after the surgery, that's exactly what they're looking for. I find it odd that it undid after that.... I can't imagine how hard...
Bill and B.... thanks for the concern- feels silly when it's you two who just has surgery. You both sound much better- good to see. Good to hear that the swallowing is better this time Bill- that's...
Well dang ! The whole gang is here- and Bea, though I read you, and you read me, we never met. So glad all is well and progressing for you after May 7th ! Your energy should come back and every day...
Bill- Hell, keep this one going if you want- it matters not and yes it is weird that we're still on it after all this time. So by now you know what time you surgery is. About intubation- my attitude...
Bill- she was on about 10 days ago... I pasted below in for you- Been thinking of you- only 4 more days? How's it going? Rick Sarah - I had the feeling of a lump after my nissen redo that lasted I...
Bill- Good to hear you have a date and that things are progressing. My thoughts will be with you May 18th- you can be sure of that. All is still well with me and hopefully, you'll be on the road to...
Bill- sounds like par for the course.... let us know what happens. Still good here and you will be too. Rick...
I had my second Nissen fundoplication done 18 years after the first in December 08. It was done in Florida and was a complete success. I take no drugs of any kind, drink anything I want and returned...
Hi Teala and Bill- Good to hear from you too Teala. Other than nerve pain, are you eating and sleeping Ok? Hope so. Bill- it will soon end... all the testing must be starting to wear on you. I don't...
Bill- Sorry to hear it only lasted 2 days. It would seem that it's too tight to let food through but I'm no doctor. They may be hoping that in time, it will get more open without surgery. Surely,...
WHoa...... hi everyone - Teala, Bill, Janice - hopefully Janice will pull a Rick and come back ! I'm back and you don't want to know where I've been either. After reading the posts from the last few...
Maxie- neither happened to me at all- either time I had this done. At first, you have to take food in carefully- that's all. Your stomach eventually adapts between month 1 and 2........
Maxie- All the pills in the world didn't solve my problem till surgery fixed it. If your arm is broken, it needs to be re-set. If you have a hernia, it needs to be repaired IMHO. Sadly, it's not a...
Week 7 post Nissen Revision- Hi Teala, Bill and Janice- Sorry about the delay in reporting- it's a good thing- I'm back in the flow of things. I've never been told I "look so good" so many times in...
Day 28-34 post Nissen Revision- Bill, truly sorry to hear that you still have issues with eating and I truly hope that can be resolved. Well, I thought I'd follow through with my original plan of...
Teala- First, welcome back picklepuss ! I was a little worried when day 5 went by and now I know why. That was some surgery and no wonder it needed to be re-done! You must have had a wonderful...
Day 25-26-27 post Nissen Revision- First- Teala- Good luck tomorrow !!!! Stay strong and know that this is the way to getting better. Like you- I had a "slipped" wrap and this was much more painful...
Day 18-24 post Nissen Revision- Well- sorry for the delay in getting back but I've been busy. That's a good thing ! I hit a down period 20, 21 ,22 where I just was down. I think the body gets tired...
Day 16-17 post Nissen Revision- Slowly but surely I've regained much energy. I spent 5 hours at the office today- I was bushed but I got a lot accomplished. Eating well and sleeping certainly helps....
Day 13-14-15 post Nissen Revision- Well- not good news. Saturday night after dinner, my stomach started to bloat. A lot of discomfort all night. Eventually it passed on day 14 but my appetite and...
Day 12 post Nissen Revision- Well I made it after travel home of almost 12 hours duration including meals and a 2 hour drive from the airport. I was glad to get in but,credit to my strength, I wasn't...
Katie kat- The 1st Nissen lasted 18 years with never taking so much as a Tumms afterward.... then it gave way and I had a bad time. I have absolutely no heartburn since this 2nd revision - much like...
Day 10 post Nissen Revision- Eating everything and anything but sticking to light food. No alcohol and feeling a little stonger every day. Today went out for a few hours and joined the rest of the...
HAppy New Year Kitt- and thanks. When looking around at getting info on the Nissen, I saw few success stories. This is my experience and I hope it will help others in making a balanced decision. It...
Day 9 post Nissen Revision- Took it easier today- may have overdone it yesterday. Had a massage in the morning- wonderflul! I realize i'm a long way from being normal energy- I expect 2 months of...
I just had a Nissen revision done 9 days ago at Mount Sinai Miami by Dr. Michel Gagner. I cannot recommend him enough. I paid out of pocket and travelled 3000 miles to have him do it so I don't say...
Day 8 post Nissen Revision- Another day stronger today. My diet is pretty much what I want to eat- but 10-20% of normal. Nothing I've tried has given me any trouble. Oatmeal for breakfast, cold tuna,...
Day 7 post Nissen Revision- What a difference a day makes- no more meds at all today. Started to feel my old self and had a bit of appetite for the 1st time. Walked 1/2 mile and was up all day except...
Day 6 post Nissen Revision- Started out OK- made it to Sunday Service after oatmeal breakfast- small. Nothing is swallowed till it's more thaan ready. Had 1/2 pear with cottage cheese- i tablespoon....
Day 5 post Nissen- Well, had a fair sleep. Taking pain meds every 4 hours wakes you in pain- you get the pills (percocet), break it in 4 pieces to swallow- go back to bed. This morning woke up- had...
Well I'm back and on the computer. Operated Dec 22nd for re-do of a Nissen done in 1989. Wonderful doctor did amazing work- I burp and I'm eating with no trouble. Had oatmeal for breakfast and mushy...
Elainek- Thanks fort that tip- I will be looking for your advice since I get a lap Nissen Dec 22nd. This is a re-do and I pretty much can't eat after 12 noon right now if I want to sleep. So I'll...
Speechie- Nissen 20 years ago here- open. It became lax 2 years ago and just got worse. So I'm scheduled for a lap Nissen in 11 days and can't wait. Can't eat and can't sleep without pain. I also had...
Janice- I can tell you that I had the dry heaves for almost 24 hours about 20 years ago after my Nissen. It turned out I had pancreatitis after the open surgery. I was admitted to the ER and they...
Hi AstroADF- Yes, I'm on Pariet- I've taken them all and this seemd to work for me for a while. Like the others, it lost its effectiveness after 3 months or so. I would get heartburn 2 or 3 hours...
Elaine- Good luck tomorrow ! All will go well and you will have a better life as a result- particularly if you were ingesting acid reflux into your lungs? I will be 3 weeks behind you and to be...