Just an update. I could not get the test the other day so they told me to wait until Monday and last night I did not have any reflux or burning in my throat. I do feel like there is still food in my...
Thank you both for your replies. I am going to go to the hospital tomorow and try to see my new GI. The one who did my surgery is located in Bangkok and I just don't want to make that trip. I...
Hello, it's been awhile since I have been on here. I had open fundo about 2 1/2 years ago and have not had any problems until this week. I felt like I had to vomit this week, sick to my stomach and...
Usually the pain in the chest comes from gas getting stuck or food. I had to walk it off. It isn't a pleasant feeling, but will go away. I am now almost 20 months post op and can say everything is...
Hello donut9, I had th open fundo procedure done about 18 months ago and it was a life changing operation. The recovery was a bit difficult, but if you can have the lapro it is much easier and far...
OUCH is to say the least. It took them 4 weeks to locate it. They never saw one get past the throat or esophogus without getting stuck there, but as my luck would have it as usual it's never going to...
Thanks for checking in. I have actually been in the hospital for the past two weeks. No not for my mental situaution, I had a perferation in my small intestine andthey finally had to open up and find...
Thanks for the support. I am still not ready to try the medicine route again yet. I am going to take all of your advice and excercise, dance and keep my mind busy. Oh, and pray alot for the best. I...
Well, I guess life threw me back onto the roller coaster. Since my partner has been going through his cancer treatments he has gotten very angry and mentally abusive. He seems to be doing fine...
Thank you for your quick reply. I am jsut about to get ready for work and just happened to look at my email page again. I will give some of your ideas a try. I do need to get myself involved in...
Hey guys and gals, It's been some time since I have been on the boards. I stopped taking all of my meds and stopped seeing my doctor about 3 months ago. I still take medicine to sleep, but can get...
Thanks guys, I guess it is just up to pain management. I tried to see if they had a center here and that is a Big NO, but the good news is you can get pretty much any drug at the pharmacy without...
Thanks for the replies. I will be looking for another doctor or just hold off for as long as I can. It is just so difficult to get them to understand. They give me meds to help me sleep which is fine...
What sleeping meds work best for you? I have been prescribed several and most are dissapointing in one way or another. Too short or too long sleep. Maybe someone who has been taking them for awhile...
Well, I went to another hospital to get a second opinion about me having fibro and it was more confusing than ever. I met with the nuerologist who spoke even less English than the last ospital so we...
Well, it all sounds pretty familiar to me. I had the surgery about 18 months ago and had to have open nissen so it took a bit longer to heal, but it really was worth it. My life is so much better...
Hey all, I am living in my Paradise. I live in Pattaya, Thailand. The temp does not change too much throughout the year. In the fall it gets down to low 80's, if it hits in the 70's it is freezing,...
Thank you very much for the info. I tried to call the hospital to see if they had a rhuematologist, but they did not seem to understand so I may have to get a translator to help me. It is difficult...
I don't know if I have been tested for RA. What is it and how do they test for it? I do not think that we have a rheumatologist around here, but I guess I have never really looked for one. Thanks for...
Thanks for the info. I have another question that is puzzling me. I have now done some reading on this and I don't know that I have the same symptoms. I don't have sore pressure points. I do ache and...
Thanks for your reply. I really don't think I have many other symptoms. The back pain is in the upper middle back. Sometimes my shins hurt like I have been running hard, but it is just basic joint...
Hello, I have been having horrible pack pains and joint pains for months now and I went to the doctors and they put me in the hospital and did a full MRI and CAT scan and found nothing. I know it is...
Thanks again everyone. I am going to try to pick up the records today, just too busy. I don't know when I will go to the new hospital due to the fact my housemate found out he has cancer and will...
I can sympathize with you. I had the same problem and still do even after surgery. I asked the doctor to prescribe me sleep meds to help for the same reason. He did without problem. The biggest...
Wow. Thanks everybody for your comments. One thing I forgot to mention was the fact that I live in Thailand. We do not have general doctors it's either a Doc in the Box or the hospital. The hospitals...
Hello, I have been having severe middle back pain for a few months now. I have has it on and off for quite some time, but now it has gotten really bad. I have had an MRI and X-ray and they said...
I have had sleeping problems my whole life and have taken several diferent tpyes of medications to help me sleep to no avail. I finally was prescribed serequel and finally I had a medicine that...
You have all of the rights in the world to be concerned, but you need to way out the pros and cons and see which one has more benefit. You have obviously checked out your doctor well and that is the...
Thanks alot Barbara, It is good to know some one else is or has gone through this. You just don't hear to much from anyone after a few months past thier surgery, unless it has been a nightmare. I...
I was just wondering how you know what is going on with your stomach after Nissan Fundo. I have been having chronic back pain for sometime and don't know if it has anything to do with the surgery. It...
I am soo sorry to hear of all the roblems you are havng after Funoplication. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. No lng term problems at all. I fyou are still having problems, I would just go to the...
I would definately take your son to the doctor, The wrap may be to tight or the different eating habits may be the cause. It's hard to tell, but I wouldn't take the risk. Good luck...
Well that sucks!!! I can't believe the doctor would make you wait so long for the results. That is the worst part. Waiting. I am actually lucky in a way because the only place I get get medical help...
Thanks all, I do feel better with the change of jobs. It was a step in the right direction, at least so far. I still rather be alone and maybe that will take some time to change. I actually went to a...
Hello Need help, I am sorry to hear you are having these problems, but you aren't alone with many of them. It's good you found this site, beacause it changed my life when I found it. The support and...
Thanks guys, it always helps knowing I can come here and have someone to talk to and I do take in all of your advice. I especially liked the saying that we may want to live alone, but can't. It...
Well I am glad to hear that I am not the only one. I am sure there are more, but put it to something else. Who knows. I have spoke to my partner, but it is difficult first due to the language...
I had the open fundo about 18 months ago. Everything has been going great. I am now getting what I think is gas pains in my chest and after certain foods and sometimes diarea. I do eat alot of citrus...
Hello Everyone, I am back and actually doing very well with my new med regimine. I have actually cut down on the lithium. So That is a good thing. Here is my problem and maybe others do the same. I...
Hey guys, I am doing fine. My stomach is in knots because I am giving my notice this morning, but will just have to suck it up and do the best I can. I just hate confontations or anything to do with...
Wow. I wonder how many people are actually going through this and have no idea that they are not alone and not going crazy. I think we need a way to let more people know. Maybe through a poll or...
Hello Daisha, I do have the same memory problems. I thought it was due to my meds. I feel foggy and like you said you will start one thing and if something else catches your eye you will do that and...
Thanks Serafena, I will try to keep a close eye on the triggers. Right now I can't sleep because I got a new job and have to tell my Boss. I am having nightmares. I know I work things up, but I am...
Thank you Sukay for asking. I did go to the doctor and he just kept shaking his head as I told him. He asked me what I was taking at that time and I told him and he immediatley upped the dose. He...
Hello Wen, I am sorry to hear you are still having these problems. I know this may sound a bit devious, but, the only way I got my partner to understand the anxiety was to make him feel it. We...
I was just wondering how many had the open fundo and how the recovery was. I chose to do the open after alot of research and speaking with several doctors(or at least attempting to). I was in the...
Hello Karen, I have had surgery for Hiatal hernia last year, but also had the open fundoplication done at the same time and that was a long healing process, but well worth it in the end. Anyway, I...
Hello all, I had open fundo about 15 months ago and am doing wonderful. I know how you all feel that haven't had the surgery yet. Acid reflux is not a fun thing. I would not wish that burning...
Thanks for your comments. The episodes I talked about were severe depression to the point of taking a handful of tylenol one time and inflicting 2nd and 3rd degree burns to my leg. Stupid I know. No...
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone has tried to wean themselves off of their medication and what the side effects were. I am taking Lithium, Serequel, wellbutrin and rohypnol. I was shaking all...