Hello everyone.I am experiencing extreme heartburn that lasts all day once or twice per month regardless of what I eat. I had a Nissen in October 2009 and do not take any meds. The Nissen was...
Joy, What is the gas bubble theory?.... And how can I get rid of it?...
Well, I had the upper GI the same day my appt with the surgeon. Have not seen the surgeon again yet but the radiologist said that everything looked really good. The wrap was in place and no signs of...
I definitely had this problem. Probably took about a month or two to get back to normal. I was taking Metamucil twice daily which only mildly helped. I also took MOM a few times when it got really...
I am seeing the surgeon tommorrow but here is the latest. Anyone else can relate? Ok everyone.. wanted to see if I could get some help. I had my gallbladder removed and a Nissen in October. I was...
Thanks Alcie. I just thought it was funny that I was tolerating everything... and I mean everything.... ok and now I am having problems again....
Hi! I had the lap Nissen in October. I am a full time nursing student in college and I was worried about the same thing. I had my surgery on a Wednesday and was back at school the following Tuesday....
Has anyone else experienced similar problems? I was doing fine.. and now I am getting pain after every meal and not able to eat a whole lot. Coffee is also starting to bother me too. 2 months ago I...
Thanks for the suggestions Joy. I did have my gallbladder out at the same time as the Nissen. Still I am wondering if it could have something to do with the gallbladder surgery rather than the...
Hi everyone! I am 3 mos post Nissen having alot of heartburn type pain but it is lower down - nowhere near my esophagus - more like under my lower rib cage. It happens no matter what I eat and...
Thanks Denise. I am happy to hear that. About when were you getting the heartburn sensations? I was fine for the first two weeks but the heartburn sensations started around week 3. I am so thankful...
Thanks Raphael. I was curious as to what my wrap looked like from the inside. Cool! When did you have surgery? I am almost 1 month out and I am also having a sharp aching pain at the site. Not...
Hi everyone! I am still burping 1 month post surgery. Is this normal? I was supposed to have a full wrap and all I read about is the inability to burp. I don't seem to have a problem. I am seeing the...
Hi April: I have Barrett's and hiatal hernia - or should I say had. Actually the Barrett's is still there but I had the Nissen Fundoplication on October 14th. This repaired the hiatal hernia and will...
Thanks Bill. That makes me feel better. I don't have any reflux symptoms. I took some liquid Tylenol last night and that seems to have stopped it for now. I am thinking if it was reflux it would not...
Thanks for thinking of me Kitt! I love this message board and think it is a great resource for all of us GERD/Nissen sufferers. Sometimes it is so much better to relate with others and to know you...
I am very worried. I had the Nissen Fundoplication 3 weeks ago and am having pain at the wrap area. I accidentally lifted the vacuum cleaner for a few seconds today and realized what I was doing when...
Thanks Alcie and Bill. I am so paranoid that I am going to damage something. I just accidentally lifted the vacuum cleaner without thinking. So mad at myself now. Did you take Tylenol or anything to...
Thanks Alcie. My pain is in the wrap area just below diaphragm. I do not feel like I am eating too much but maybe still a little too fast. I am trying to slow it down but not easy. When did you have...
Hi everyone! Hoping I can find some help. I am 3 weeks post Lap Nissan Fundo and Lap Choly. The surgery went very well and I experienced all the usual symptoms afterwards. The gas, shoulder pain,...
Thanks Chris. That is good news to hear. It is very hard when you are so used to staying in shape. I see my surgeon next week so I will talk this over with him. How is the wrap holding up for you...
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Thanks for the post Chris. I am 3 weeks post Nissen fundoplicaton. Feeling much better and I think that is part of the problem. I am eating my soft foods too fast and experiencing heartburn. At first...