yes, I think I ate some foods that are harder to digest too quickly and had a bout of gastritis..... Its better today though. I go back to work tomorrow. I'm so excited! I've gotten so bored here at...
Well, tomorrow is 2 weeks after my re-do surgery. The surgery itself was about 3.5 hrs. Doc said it went well and there wasnt as much scar tissue as he feared. I had some bad reactions to the...
Hey What's Wrong. Search for Cryptic Tonsils. I've got them too, but I've never noticed a correlation to my stomach problems. Try pressing on or near the white spot (if it doesnt make you gag too...
Bill, what was your recovery like compared to your first nissen?...
well I'm scheduled for my re-do surgery for next Friday. It will be done roboticaly this time. The doc is confident of the results and says the only difficulty in the surger will be with prior scar...
Well, finally got in to see another surgeon. Did an endoscopy and he said that it appears I've torn out a few stitches, and overall the wrap is very loose. I'm going in next week for another...
I was about 3 months out from surgery. I had been having some strange symptoms and my doc wanted to take a look..........
I should add that I'm currently taking 300mg zantac 4x daily, plus 60mg kapidex 3x a week. (I dont tolerate PPIs very well)...
So I'm a year and a half post nissen. My reflux seems worse now than before surgery. Sore throat almost all the time. I'm wondering if I have to have a nissen as my 2nd try or are any of the other...
Forgot to mention, I think the wrap isnt working because my surgeon, during the 1st post-op endo, heard me say, "I've not burped since surgery" , and stretched me....... Problem is it wasnt a...
Well. Add me to the list. I am 1.5 years out from surgery. My symptoms now are worse than before surgery. Sore throat almost all the time. I take 1200 mg zantac a day, plust now I'm trying kapidex...
well, Its been 3 months since my last post. Symptoms are worse. I had an endoscopy, my doc couldnt determine anything specific, but he dilated me! Before surgery I mentioned I'd not burped since...
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My doc reccomended drinking black tea. He said the tea relaxes the upper gi track. Seemed to work for me and keep things from getting stuck so badly. Also, for me, it was always the first few bites...
Its interesting that you have problems lifting things. I can lift as much or more now than before surgery. I'm in much better shape now in general. I just wish I was completely resolved. :(...
an update on me. A few months ago, I started getting chronic nausea and stomach pain. The Dr scoped me, said I had lots of gastritis, and stretched me a bit since I was getting food stuck every now...
Well, I've not posted in a bit, but unfortunately I've had a bit of a hiccup... For the past 3 weeks, I've had on and off pain under my lower left ribs, what feels like a gas bubble in my stomach,...
Tomorrow will be 7 weeks, and I'm loving it. Not a drop of reflux. Just a touch of nausea once in a while. I was back to fairly heavy work and lifting within a few weeks. I'm riding my bike, and...
Well, I tested the function of the wrap today. Had an Italian Hoagie... Whew it was good. Hot peppers and onions and all. I had to chew it up really really well, but it was GREAT. No reflux. No...
LOL. Well, I had a rough day last tuesday. Got food stuck and was queasy for two days. Funny thing is, since then, I can eat more easily.... The wrap is still working, but I must have knocked things...
Yep. I had Reglan about 6 months ago. It turned me into a crazyman... From what I've heard, Reglan crosses the blood/brain barrier. It definately made me feel not myself. Almost like a low level...
Not me. I'm 4 weeks and though I've had nausea all day, it was due to me getting some food stuck and then struggling to swallow/clear the obstruction. Today was only the 3rd time I've take the...
Argh. Got something stuck at lunch today. Had to go to the bathroom and try to calm down. I wound up mildly wretching 3 or 4 times nothing came up of course, then went home. I took the anti-nausea...
I've had a few esophageal spasms at night. Less and less so as time passes though....
hmm, not sure. I'd never had any nausea problems prior to surgery, but have gotten a little bit queazy a few times since. I'm still having trouble eating solids. I still have not had my followup....
I tried to have a soft baked potato. I had some spasms at first, but then was fine. Thats what I find lateley. I have more trouble when first starting eating. I'm 21 days out now, and really wish...
I've been having what I think is refered pain today, in my left armpit... strange....
ha. We're all different. I've felt pretty good since about day 9, but now, even at day 18, I'm eating nothing thicker than mashed potatoes, and even liquids sometimes get hung up. I've had 2 nausea...
ya. Well tonight dinner was a half of a salmon cake, and a piece of sweet potatoe. I'm soooo glad I'm able to eat something other than liquids! It really was beginning to be a bore! I did have a...
Ooof. I'm 2 weeks 2 days out, and I ate a small piece of meatloaf and a couple spoonfulls of egg salad last night. It tasted great, but about an hour after I started feeling nauseous. It got worse...
I think pain is very varied with these. They sent me home wiht a giant bottle of hydrocodone/acetominophen. I havent touched it, and only had morphine once after surgery. I'm very sensitive to...
Congrats Alli. Things will get better. I had mine done on the 21st. While I've lost about 6lbs, I'm doing really well. Very little pain now. I still have trouble with solids though. I ate a small...
lol. Tell that to Michael Moore...
since surgery this past monday, I dont think I've eaten anything.... Drink, yes, but eat, no.... LOL!!!!!...
Anne, just be glad you have a med that works. The only thing that ever worked for me was ranitidine in very very high dosages. Also, I went thru esophageal manometry a few years ago and they said I...
Agreed. Every situation is different. All PPIs caused me terrible lower abdominal grief, so my dr finally turned to Ranitidine (zantac). It was the only thing that worked, and I took 300mg 3 to 4...
If you dont feel capable of going home, insist on staying another day! Keep in mind you'll likely heal faster and be more comfortable at home....
my triggers were coffee, beer, garlic, apple juice, diet coke, and sometimes spicy foods....
Also, from my understanding, minor reflux due to the hernia can irritate the lower esophegeal sphincter, weakening it, causing even worse reflux....
Mark, I just had my surgery here in Portland. My surgeon and his team were excellent. He is renown in gastro laproscopic surgery, and is innovating new proceedures. Dr. Lee Swanstrom of the Oregon...
I thougt I'd mention, I had significant discomfort from the breathing tube post surgery. They gave me cepacol sore throat drops at the hospital, and I've continued to use them at home. They are oral...
I knew I was in capabal laproscopic hands. My surgeon is pioneering "natrual orifice surgery" He has developed techniques where he can remove a gall bladder thru your mouth. No external cuts means...
ya, my dad flew out from NJ. Also my wife took 2 days off work. I think I'm starting to see some of the gas pain folks have described. ugh. Took a shower today. That was nice. I had a brief bout of...
Just had my surgery yesterday. Still trying to get used to being in pain. At first in the hospital, I really didnt feel that bad, so didnt have any morphine after recovery. The nurses kept on coming...
well, I had mine done on monday. I came home today and am a bit uncomfortable. Drinking yogurt smoothies, water, and juice for now. Pain has actually increased... I didnt have anything post recovery...