I remember using mine for about 3 days pretty consistently...then caved in a couple more times in the following days. I had no need for them 7 days post-op, but I know other people's recovery didn't...
Good luck amo! I hope your recovery goes as well as mine did! It can truly be a life changing event....
Although I didn't have any complications with this procedure, it still did take a while for my bowels to get up to speed. At first I was a little concerned and took some milk of magnesia about 72...
Amo, I just turned 30...so I guess you could say I'm relatively young. I must say I had some of the same reservations about the procedure as you do, but I couldn't live the way I was for much...
Hi all, Had the nissen done 10/13...and I must say that I'm very suprised at my recovery. I've read numerous accounts of people really having a tough time with this surgery, and I sympathize with...
Yes, no doubt about it....
Sorry to hear of your episodes, Forbe. It sounds similar to some of my experiences. I would awaken from a deep sleep gasping for air, feeling like I was choking. My breathing returned to normal after...
Honestly, I'm not concerned with the surgeon at all. I do know him on a personal level, and he also took my gall bladder out four years ago. I've been going to my gastro for a number of years, and he...
Thanks for the replies. From what I've read, I had also assumed the manometry was a prerequisite. I also never had the PH study done, which seems a little odd from what I've read. Who did the...
Hi all, I will be having the Lap Nissen procudure one week from today (10/13/08). I've been a board "junkie" of sorts the last 2 weeks. I must say that this board has been a great resource for me in...