Hello to all. OP here Bumping this old thread with an update. I just wanted to check in with a long term update. I've been having symptoms of GERD again. Namely slight heartburn and sometimes reflux...
Hello again to all Those who've read this thread will remember that I had my Esophyx done on (10/19/09). I have been off PPI's since about 2 weeks post-op, so roughly 2 years or so. Everything has...
Hello again to all /community/emoticons/smile.gif Gosh just realized I haven't been on since January so I thought it was time to update everyone on my progress. For those who wish the background, the...
steveninomaha GERD sucks and I too could not handle the eating restrictions, continued eating like I always did and that worsened my condition. Like you I found that GERD was a quality of life issue...
soliver38 The pain was mostly a burning sensation around the top of the stomach area very much like the heartburn I had "all" the time before. I'm sure it was do to with eating some kinda of greasy...
Really am enjoying being able to eat real food again :smile: I had some Chicken and Dumplings with bread pudding for dessert very tasty. Weight is down from 228 lbs. to 180 lbs and so far keeping it...
idaman I was on PPI's (nexium 2x daily) for over a year or so and was not getting the effect desired. I will admit that I did not follow the dietary restrictions "to the letter" as I found them too...
soliver38 My procedure was done on Oct 19th and I'm doing fine so far. Back to mostly normal eating, down over 30 lbs in weight and so far keeping it off. Have gotten back into biking after 30 years...
idaman I'm doing really good and back on solid foods now. I still have some minor issues, (mostly slight pressure) but only if I eat too fast or gorge myself. I really need to remember to eat slow...
girl_geek Pretty much the same thing for me when I had them. Only thing I can add is that I always had a kind of nervous or anxious feeling along with my spasms. Stress made them worse. Since my...
Joy Are you having the lap done or going for the EsophyX? Been out of the loop lately on what's going on with your procedure. Carl ...
Hello again to all Still hanging in there and feeling better all the time ;-) The antibiotics and lots of Yakult are working their magic on my bowels and I'm able to eat more and more stuff everyday....
To all I finally had enough with the diarrhea and was starting to worry so I called the doctor today. She wanted me to come in ASAP. Seems I have a case of Clostridium difficile going on right now...
Joy Possibly 12/21/2009 for the exophyx? No Christmas dinner for you but the benefits of the procedure will be long term ;-) Hope everything works out for you. ...
Hi to all Just checking in again. Doing good without my nexium and am learning to slow down when eating. Mixing in some solids and citrus. Right now the only thing going on is that I've had constant...
couchtater and all Sorry for the delays in posting, I have been busy and kind of tired at night lately so that's the reason for the delay. Let me fill you all in on how it's going. I had my followup...
Lady 39 My doctor is Dr. Tanja Gunsberger D.O. location is Mesa, AZ ...
Hi all. Doing really well (I think) with minimal discomfort. Returned to work last Wed. and that was nice. The loose stool issue started to resolve itself the day after I posted and is almost normal...
Hi again I forgot to add that it's been VERY hard for me to slow down while I eat. Today when I ate, I read a book. I would take a bite, read 5 or 6 pages and take another. It seems to help me slow...
A quick update I'm doing fine with very little discomfort. Sore throat is all but gone. Mucas thing cleared up quickly. No ill effects from the surgery, shoulder and neck pain gone. I've been fairly...
MIke The diet is very restrictive for the first 4 to 6 weeks post op. By 12 weeks you should be on soild food. For the first two weeks you can only have broth, strained soups (no tomato base),...
Hi I'm back at home now. Left the hospital today 10/20/09 around 1. Doctor was by to see me and said everything went fine. I have no memory of the procedure whatsoever. I remember a small glimpse of...
Procedure went fime resting in my room. Had some chicken broth and gatorade. Not too bad as far as pain. Sore throat, shoulder pain. Slight headache. Easy to walk around. Very surprised at how Little...
Just checking in. Well tomorrow morning (10/19/09) 10:30 am is the scheduled time for the surgery. Got my gas-x and I'm nervous but ready to get it done. If there's no complications, I'll check in...
EGD without sedation!! No way I could do that, my gag reflex is too strong. Had the final pre-op appointment with the doctor today and we are looking good. The next time I meet the doctor will be in...
acidrefluxman Again these are just my opinion but your post reminds me of exactly what I went through early on. <<< with nexium my symptoms go away most of the time. still i had the scope...
Hi Welcome to the forum. I'm a newbie here too but getting ready to undergo the esophyx procedure soon. I'm 57 and have suffered with GERD for many years so maybe I can help you with your question....
couchtater Got a transderm-SCOP patch from the doctor with instructions to place it on 24 hours prior to procedure. My guess is to combat the nausea. Don't really know how I'll react to going under...
skunker I decided on the esophyx because of two factors. The first being that it's incisionless. I really feel the less cutting the better. It's based on traditional nissen procedures so the end...
couchtater My doctor's suggested cutoff according to her was no greater than BMI 35 and I'm at 35.2 but going ahead anyway. I feel it's a good thing that your doctor wants to do a scope. I like a...
couchtater (nice handle BTW) It took about 30 days from my initial consult to scheduling the procedure. It would have gone quicker but I needed to have some additional testing done in order to get...
Newbie here. Glad I found this forum. I've already seen some really great advice and comments here. I'm getting ready to have the Esophyx TIF done on 10/19/09. I'm a 57 year old male and I've been...