If I'm reading correctly you had the surgery done in July. I was put on a medicine that made my stomach contract for a good 4-6 months which helped a lot. Did your Dr put you on anything? I can't...
I too can't throw up. I had my wrap done 3/2010 and when I get nauseated I just grab a paper towel and go through the motions of throwing up and all I get is saliva. Once I go through the motions, it...
The gas (farting) has never left me!! 2010 is when I had the surgery and I still can out fart my husband or any man I know!! Very embarrassing at times because I have to leave the room and pray it's...
Sounds like your esophagus is locking up as I call it. I still get that to this day and my surgery was in 2010. It just happens, feels like I'm being strangled but it takes a few minutes and it goes...
I would stick to small portions and like others stated, be careful what you eat. I still to this day have to be careful of my food intake. I can't wait for that "full" feeling because by then it's...
I too cannot vomit. I go through the motions of it and only saliva comes up....
I feel your pain with the iron levels. I had Nissen Fund. back in 2010 and as the years have gone by I'm only getting worse with the iron. My level is 4. I am passing out when I stand for more than...
I posted a reply this morning but it didn't show up. I posted this morning about being 6 years out but still having terrible bloat and gas issues. My wrap is still intact and I too like Alcie think...
It's been 6 years since I had my surgery. I will say it was the hardest surgery I've ever had and I've had a few. The recovery was HE** but it was worth it in the end. I ended up in the ER 4 months...
Thank you all for the quick responses. I had my heart checked out after the "pass out ER visit" and that is perfect. I went to see my gastro doctor and had an endoscope and everything was ok on the...
Hello all, I have been having a strange symptom if I eat too much. Instead of eating a half of a sandwich, I eat 3/4 of it. A year ago I was at a dinner with 50 towns people I know well and after I...
I was also put on dexilant daily. I hit 2 years March 1st for my nissan. I have been having problems after I eat, it seems that I am having aniexty attacks after I eat. I get severe stomach bloating...
I would call your surgeon for more pain meds. Mine gave me 3 refills. I had severe left shoulder pain, the cause was the esophagus was swollen and was pressing on the vegus nerve which caused the...
Eloy, I lived on my pain meds so that helped curb my appetite I believe. I didn't do that on purpose but I didn't want pain. I also lived on GAS X pills which helped me with the gas because I...
Eloy, I am trying to remember what I had for my soft food diet and I can remember, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, ramon noodles and soups. I had enough of Ensure to last me a life time!! I also...
Eloy, take your pain medication when you need it. There are still days when my esophagus goes into a spasm that I will take some pain meds if I have any. It's a long healing process and when we have...
After my surgery 3/2010 I came home with pill form medications for the pain and also I have to take horse pills (1000 mg. of metformin). I looked at these pills and called my doctor and asked if I...
Hi, I lived on anti nausea medication for 4 months after my surgery. I took it twice daily. I was also on another medication that made my "bowels" move so I didn't get bound up. The nausea seemed to...
Reading your posts, makes me feel like I am reading my posts after I had my surgery. The best advice was given to me on this website and that was to baby myself and give myself a break, in other...
This is what I get when my stomach bloats and the GI doctor said it is the Vegus nerve. I had the left shoulder pain for 6 weeks after my NF surgery and once the swelling went down, the pain left....
Thank you all. The endoscope showed the NF is in tack and looks great. I'm wondering if I have scar tissue on the outside which can't be seen by an endoscope. My GP is an idiot to say it lightly,...
4 weeks ago I went to a dinner, didn't over eat, followed my rules carefully. About 45 minutes after I ate, I started with severe stomach pain and esophagus pain and started feeling dizzy. I told my...
That is sad when people have to suffer because they can't afford treatment. Sorry to hear this. Best to you....
I emailed you back....
Hi Shaeyne, I was one of the lucky ones that my insurance covered it after my deductible so I have no clue what it cost. Dr. Costantinou is located at 94 Union Street, 1st Floor, Rockville...
Good luck to all. Follow your Doctors instructions to a T or you will regret it!!!! Any questions, come back here as there are so many knowledgeable wrap people here....
I am a year out from my surgery and I had and have no problems. Mine was done in Manchester, Connecticut by Dr. Constantinou, Thoracic Surgeon....
Hi, I had my thyroid removed in 1990 and asked about Armour and my endocrinologist does not use Armour because each pill is different dosages. Do you see a endocrinologist or a regular doctor? I was...
Hi drgrcr, I was one of those that took longer to heal and be "back to normal". I was 48 (turning 49 in Nov.) and considered healthy when I had my surgery a year ago March 1st. My surgeon said I was...
I HATED the spasms!! This took almost a year to stop happening for me. I found that I couldn't drink anything while I was eating, I had to wait until I was done eating and then take small sips....
I had the surgery a year ago March 1st and I am finally back to normal for eating and side effects from the surgery, except for the farting/gas. Knowing what I know now, I would wait until after your...
If you would have asked me this question a week after my surgery I would have said NO WAY!!! It was a catch 22 for me, I'm glad I didn't know what was in store for my recovery before the surgery as I...
WOW, it seems so hard to believe that a year is almost here. I first want to say THANK YOU to all the wonderful people that helped me through my trying times during my recovery. You all saved me when...
Hi, I am weeks away from my year anniversary. I had the full wrap and also hiatal hernia surgery. I went back to work on the 3rd week but I didn't have any heavy lifting or bending. You have to swat...
HI, I am weeks away from my year anniversary date and I am so happy I had this done. My Father passed from esophageal cancer and that is from GERD, I was on my way as I had it for years and took many...
Hi, I am weeks away from my year anniversary of my NF and Hiatal Hernia surgery. The recovery for me was horrific, sorry to say but I'm being honest. I wished that I had found this website early on...
Good advice "couchtater" as that is how I had to do it. A tiny meal of a yogurt would take me almost an hour to eat but it was worth it. Otherwise GAS X was my friend or the prescription meds the...
I have gotten that since my surgery almost a year ago. There are times for me if I eat to fast it will happen and my biggest problem is that if I drink liquid while I am eating, I am doomed as my...
Hi Barbara, I had the NF and Hiatal Surgery done almost one year ago. March 1st will be my anniversary and let me tell you it was a LONG road to recovery. I don't know if any of my posts are still...
Good morning all, I would go easy with the food and drink. My instructions were, first 2 weeks liquids only, 6-8 week after I was on a soft food diet. The best advice that was given from this website...
Thanks Kitt, I'm guessing that I should make an appointment with my GI Doctor as I'm having some issues for "dinner time" eating and dumping as it's been called. I want to make sure everything is ok....
Thank you all for your replies. I will call him in Feb....
OOPS, forgot to mention which doctor I am talking about. My surgeon....
I just did that a couple weeks ago and I posted about it. Lesson learned the hard way!! I have to stop eating BEFORE I get the full feeling. I can only eat a half of a sandwich because if I eat the...
I'm just curious to see how many doctors do a yearly follow up with their patients. I don't remember my doctor saying anything about seeing me in a year when I went in for my appointment a couple...
Last night I did a no no, should have known better as I had fried clams. Soon after I ate I became bloated and had severe stomach pains. This went on for hours and turned into my body trying to vomit...
Recovery takes a long time, well at least for me. I had a full wrap and hernia repair done on March 1st of this year. I noticed a couple days ago that I am not running to the sink to "throw up"...
Glad to hear you have a good DR!! I was also told that it would take 6 months to fully heal. My Dad passed from esophageal cancer 6 years ago after more than 40 years of acid reflux. I also had...
Scazzasofja, I had my surgery 3/1/2010 and it took a LONG time to feel normal again. I can remember being where you are and many others who are in the early stages of recovery. I thought there...
rummaan, I think you might be pushing it a little to much with your food choices so try watching what you are eating and how much. I do remember pushing it one day when I had scallops, I had been...