Hello Denise, Thank you for your reply....I did end up going to see my GP. In order to get a local Gastro doc, I had to see him first anyway. Inconclusive for the most part. It could be something...
Hello Everyone, I am about 4 years out from my Nissen Fundo surgery, and over the last week have been having issues with severe bloating, gas, burping up the last parts of my meals ( twice), nausea,...
Lisa, Well I hope it's fine, but after I have my endo, I'll be more reassured. Have a great day. Chris...
Lisa, I guess I waited about 2-3 months before I attempted anything involving lifting. Get cleared by your doc for sure, walking is great and I would assume running if you can tolerate it. I started...
Rafael, I had my surgery done by Dr. John Lipham...coming up on 11 months post-op at USC Medical. I hope to figure things out and am keeping an active food log to see if there are any other foods I...
Kitt, Thanks for the thoughts and prayers....I hope to get this resolved sooner than later. Thanks for all you do with the board..it makes a huge difference to all of us here. I'll be in touch. Be...
Marie, Lisa, and everyone else... Marie...thanks for the wishes...Lisa glad you're feeling better and yes...slow is the key...just be patient with the process, as hard as that can be. I saw my doc...
Hey Marie, Doing OK here, thanks for asking. I think it's gas to a degree...not sure what else it may be. I had these symptom right after the surgery for a couple of months, but then went pretty much...
Hey Everyone, Long time no chat. I read through the posts following my last one and realized I wasn't getting notifications after someone posted to this thread. Not sure why but anyway.... Update. I...
Hello Marie, Yes, my surgery was at USE Keck School of Medicine. My doctor was Dr. Lipham, who has an office in Orange County and I think one in LA. I had very bad heartburn before my surgery, was on...
Thank you Kitt, First of all for your support, and secondly for all the work you do here on the board. I can say for me and I know many others it is an invaluable resource for all of us going through...
Well Christopher John Timothy Lucas actually. Christ is part of Christopher I guess. Haven't been called Christ yet tho....
Hey Bea, I went from about 175-178 to about 160-162...now hovering about 165 or so...lost alot of muscle mass...but have built it back up over the last 2 months. My wrap must be pretty tight, no...
Hello all, Sorry for the long departure and I hope this finds everyone in relative good health. I am now approx 6 months into my recovery from surgery and seem to be through the worst of all my...
Hey Fashionista, Welcome to the board and congrats on having your surgery. I know that the diet thing is hard, but you really need to stick to the liquid diet in the early stages of your healing....
Just a quick update, Feeling about the same at about 7 weeks...back to doing a bit more physical activity, but still get tired after a regular day of work. Had a bad spin with a lunch last week and...
RSA, Not me...so far...still too scared to try that..I really have lots of bloating issues with regular food with out adding carbonation. In addition to this question, I have my own: To the general...
Bill, No, it's the one directly below my belly button. I think I may have strained something a bit working on my car. Not too bad, just a little tender. Take care, Chris...
Janice, In answer to your questions, I am 45 years old and had the the surgery done laproscopically. I am at about 6 weeks out from my surgery, and going for my 2nd follow-up in Orange County...
Ivy, Thank you for your wishes. I believe that Janice has answered most of your questions, but my Bravo experience was good. The placement procedure was easy ( being asleep ) and the only time I...
Thank you Kit, Bill & Teala, Teala...sorry to hear about your redo, I hope that you are progressing well. I don't really have anything special that I do to take care of the intermitent shoulder...
Thanks Bill for your reply.....I am wondering if there are others out there that are still healing and have the same issues I'm having at 5-6 weeks.....just getting back to solid foods this last week...
Jeanie, In answer to your question...yes I would. Being at this point in my recovery, it's easier to look back and see how far I've come. I was lucky to not have any signs of Barret's in my diagnosis...
Hello, My name is Chris, and I'm a 45 yo male in Southern CA who underwent a Nissen fundoscopic wrap on Dec 19, 2008 at USC Med Center in LA. I decided to go ahead and schedule after more than 2...
Hello all, My name is Chris, a male age 45, and I have been dealing with GERD and associated symptoms for the last couple of years. After being on PPI's for about 2+ years, I asked my doc about...