Good Morning All: Had the nissen fundo, full wrap on Friday and although I look like a stabbing victim, I feel pretty awesome. Best of all I can burp! There were no problems or complications, but I...
Thanks Moo'sMum. This forum has really eased my mind and its wonderful "talking" to people who know that its difficult to live with GERD....
Hi still new to this and a scaredy cat, scheduled for a full wrap Nissen fundoplication on Friday the 20th! Did anyone else’s Doctor make them go on an all liquid diet prior to the surgery? What is...
Alcie, hope you are feeling better. My husband, found something for me today, that I think will be a blessing for sure after my surgery on Friday :). He brought home slim fast cappucino flavor and it...
Hi Joy - we have some nasty fire ants and less nasty breeds too, here in North Florida. Pesticides make my asthma crazy so we can't use them in the yard or in the house. My husband swears by used...
Alcie - I'm so sorry you are in pain. I absolutely cannot take vitamin pills, I throw up just thinking about them! Try childrens vitamins, liquid form, taken after eating. Maybe the coffee and the...
I've heard that the urge to cough after the surgery, especially for asthmatics is very strong. I also heard that coughing is a huge no no? Has anyone used Tussionex?...
Good Morning and thanks to all. I'm kind of depressed; I went to the pulmonary specialist yesterday and he warned me that this surgery will increase my shortness of breath for up to 6 months due to...
Denise / Moo'sMum Thanks for the posts. I can't believe how much better I feel just getting some encouragement. A lot of people around me can't believe that "heartburn" has caused so much trouble for...
couchtater, thank you so much for the advice and the response. I'm very scared but don't want to admit it to those around me. My husband is so patient and has been such a blessing, but he has to be...
What is "dumping"?...
Hi - I'm new to this. I've been reading posts from all of you regarding endo's and colonoscopys and fundoplications and yikes! I've had the endo and the colonoscopy and yesterday I had a manometry...
I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy on the same day. My experience was much the same as others. 5 seconds and then out like a light. It was the best sleep I've had in years! Today I had a manometry...