Hi Denise, Thanks. I'm trying my best to do just that - relax into my recovery - trying my best not to be the worrier I am. I ended up going to bed early last night. I was feeling a little queasy,...
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the kind words. Words of support from yourself and Denise have helped me tremendously. Other than my husband and one very close friend of ours, I don't really have much of a...
Hi Denise, I am already feeling better after the surgery - I think time will show it was a sucess and I will be rid of the reflux - and that itself was a large contributor to my pain levels at times....
Hi Denise, I figured as much. Thanks for the tip on ice - I will try that shortly. I take the pain meds every 3-4 hours normally. They are often the only thing that will kill the severe headache I've...
Morning All! When getting the swelling that peaks at 14 days, is it normal for the swelling to be causing general pain in the area? Tiger...
Hi Kathy, Thanks for sharing, I didn't take it as preaching at all. I'm on a bunch of medications for my various illnesses. I have: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, OsteoArthritis, Osteopenia, Sleep...
Hi Folks, I've looked around a bit and am finding conflicting advice about the soft diet and candy containing coconut such as the Bounty bar. Some sites say it's ok - the fibre is good, others say to...
Hi Denise, With the swelling, as it's approaching the peak at 14 days, does/can it cause a tightness in the chest area, roughly in the area of the sternum - I have a spine injury right behind the...
Hi Folks, Kitt, thanks for the words of support. It helps a lot :). Chloem, I most certainly will. I hope I can offer the same support here with my experience as others have. I look forward to...
Hi chloem, Good to see another person joining this great forum. I was 3 days post surgery (still in the hospital with my iphone) when I found this wonderful bunch of folks. Reading some of the...
Hi Denise, I had been doing that in the first few days after the surgery on the advice of one of the nurses. I was really happy with how I was treated during my time in hospital. Along with the GERD,...
Morning Folks! I was able to get more patches last night, so I have them helping me - I'm really pleased at how well I am doing - the cravings have been low so far. The steri-strip has come off the...
Hey Joy, I am really pleased at how well I am doing and coping with the cravings. My husband still smokes but wants to quit, so as soon as we find the finances to do so he plans to quit....
Hi Joy, Thanks for the tip on trimming the tape as it peels. I am pretty sure I didn't lift anything too heavy yesterday, but being out for 4 hours I did tire myself out. I am actually on my way to...
Hi Denise, Thanks for the upliifting (and fast!) reply. the basic instructions I got from the discharging nurse was soft foods for 2-4 weeks. I saw my GP on tuesday and he said I should be able to...
Hi Folks. I am 7 days post Nissen Fundoplication lap surgery. Things seem to be going well. I went out today with my husband and was out for around 5 hours. My incisions seem to be healing well, but...