Well apparently, according to the resources leading to the crazy meds site. I am currently having the RARE side effect of Motion sickness/vertigo. I feel really special LOL....
yeah i guess i can cut some in half. I will try that if the vertigo doesnt go away in a day or so. Thanks for the tips Kitt....
well i was wondering. cause research i saw said it was best to cut it down 5mg instead of 10. so i will see how long the vertigo lasts if it is not better by friday i am going to have to do something...
Ok I have been on 20mg Paxil for about 6 months. I am starting the weening process. Doctor put me on 10 mg for a month and then every other day for a month. Yesterday was the 4th day on the 10mg and...
It really depends on you. I am 7 weeks out and i am pretty much back to normal. I have been on normal foods for a couple of weeks with no issues. a couple of things to consider: 1. you will lose on...
Heya, It has been 7 weeks since my surgery and i have not had any issues. I do get the gurgling feeling when i drink, and the stomach spasms, but nothing i cant tolerate. beats having to take...
I had the surgery on 1/27. I still have the ability to burp. although nothing like is used to be able to before. I have not been nauseous so not sure about throwing up....
Well i have been off nexium for 2 weeks now. I am glad the surgery is working. I will say though it was a rough 2 weeks prior as i stepped down. i got a lot of phantom burning i guess. but the last 2...
wow. Well welcome to our little corner of the world... Dont really know much to say. But i had a GI doc that wouldnt do the Nissen so i went to another and he did all the test and said i need it done...
Heya spike sounds like things are going well. I ate my first slice of pizza today. small bites and chewed chewed chewed lol.. well see how i do with the tomato sauce though. so far so good. i have...
i had my gallbladder out in dec of 09. it took about 2 months for the body to readjust. i take something called colystyramine oral to help with the binding of the bile because it irratates the...
oh yeah the manometry was the worst test of them all, I don't think i would do that again. I have a strong gag relfux and i could barely finish the test. just breathing would make me gag.....
Hey Denise, Yeah i havent tried anything big like that. all the stuff i have been eating can be chewed down. the hamburger i ate was no bun just the patty lol.. Im still staying with soft foods. My...
Heya spike, I have always been a fast a healer, I am pretty much pain free and even did some remodeling work this past monday. have even been eating with out any trouble. Toady is my 4 week post op...
i had one the day after surgery before they cleared me to eat. have not had one since....
Ok i have read so many posts about not being able to burb after the surgery. i am still burping all the time. while its not like it was prior to surgery it hasnt been an issue. so now i am concerned...
heya, 4 weeks post op, have had no issues with the surgery itself. Still having some reflux issue but no where as bad as before. goal was to stop all PPI's but i know its still early since i am still...
Heya, I am 4 weeks out after surgery, and i stopped taking nexium 5 days ago. while i do not have the burning, i have noticed a bad taste in the back of my throat again and clearing again. so im...
Gurgling is normal, 3 weeks and a still have it. painful hiccups lasted about a week, i can still belch so gas hasnt been to much of an issue. also my doc wanted me to stay on the PPi for a month to...
He sounds good. My surgeon said it was one of his favorite surgeries to perform.. he did an excellent job. Why are they waiting so long for the surgery? if your barretts is getting worse?...
Thanks Joy, I was planning on stepping it down like that....
once you can tolerate it chunky soups do a good job of filling you up. plus they have varieties... mmmmm. I am going on week 3 and have lost about 15lbs. which is great... even though my wife says i...
Have a question here, been 3 weeks post op now. my doc said he wanted me to take the nexium for a month after surgery. i used to take 3 pills a day and am now down to 1. I have been taking PPI's for...
Thanks Denise, Yeah it was a weird feeling.. like you said it is just something i will have to deal with. Still havent tried anything big to eat yet. no sandwiches or anything. everything i eat has...
Well it has been almost 3 weeks and today was the first issue i have had. I guess i didnt chew my pancake small enough and it got stuck.. didnt hurt but was uncomfortable and was a little nerve...
I am going on 3 weeks and have not had any nausea at all. did the nausea start right after the surgery or did it develop over the first year?...
I am 38 now but i have been on medicine since i was 24 for gerd. i started with prilosec, went to omerperozole and have been on nexium for the last couple years. just had nissen surgery 3 weeks ago...
I might have one advantage.. dont know if this makes a difference. But im 6'7" (2 meters) tall. It made it easier for the surgeon since im so spread out lol.. Just my Theory of course...But i have...
Heya Spike sounds like things are going well. Day 18 here and i have been eating chunky soups, pancakes, eggs, mashed potatoes. I havent had any problems with eating anything so now i just kinda go...
sounds like your doing well. and your right, i did not eat much for about 3 days. although i have not had anything close to naseau since the surgery. I guess it just depends on the person. I can...
Heya Pat, It has been 2 weeks today since my surgery, I was back to work in a week (office job) and even though it still hurts at 2 of the incision sites it is nothing unmanagable. overall i havent...
Gerdy, I was having acid asthma and had tightness in my chest when i would try and take deep breaths. since the surgery i havent had any of those. overall i feel pretty good....
well so far, worst part was the sneeze i had 5 day after surgery lol.. thought i was gonna pass out from the pain. diet hasnt been much due to the swelling i wasnt that hungry anyway. you will lose...
Hey gerdy, I just had mine 10 days ago and havent had any issues. there are however some horror stories out there. so dont read them ;)...
Day 10, Just got back from the Doc. Everything looks good and feeling good. Doc did tell me to stick to the soft diet for 4-6 weeks and 6 times a day to keep the healing going smoothly. no...
Hey spike, I was eating the noodles in chicken noodle soup by day 4 just chewed them real good. and apple sauce. plus they gave me jello the day after in the hospital. (Didnt feel too good) its day...
Heya Joy, I have just been eating chunky soups and tried some noodles with small chicken pieces. I havent really had any problems eating lately. This makes me wonder if the wrap is tight enough now....
good luck...
well 10 days after surgery i had my first bites of real food with no problem. gas and the spasms have subsided and i feel hungry again.also starting to burb again. however i am concerned that i may...
Heya Spike, Sounds like things are going well. Keep it up...
Heya Spike, Well i didnt have any of those pains, but thats just me. my worst was the little gas hiccups but at day 8 i feel pretty good. i have even been able to eat soft noodles with my chicken...
oooh ill have to try that one....
after my scopes i was usually irritated for only a day or 2....
Hi Fran, I am on day 8 off the surgery, only issue i have is those really big antibiotic pills they gave me feel like they get stuck. other than that i have not had any issues. well except for the...
oooh that does sound good. Thanks for the Healing vibes Krisse...
\ glad to hear it. 7th day for me now and still have to gurgling and rumbling. still am not hungry but make sure i eat something every couple hours. strangly my doc prescribed chewing gum 5 times a...
i started on prilosec in 97, and went to omeraparozel for a couple of years and then nexium 40mg for the last couple of years. I have not had any side effects, but i also know the longer you take it...
Hey Spike, Good to hear everything went well. yeah if i was a teacher i wouldn't have gone back. luckily when i feel tired i just sit in my office and relax. so how ya feeling. i know i didnt even...
well minor set back last night. I sneezed out of the blue before i could grab a pillow.. ooooooouuuuuuuuuccccccchhhhhhhh.. and no i am a little more sore today. or maybe it was from being up and...
Good luck Roxann, Things will go fine....