Denise, I'm not sure if the probiotics make me gassy..I've been taking them for years now and I take the pearls or biobeads as they are enteric coated. I have started my liquid carafate a few days...
Before the surgery water was one of the worst things that affected my reflux too. I hated it because I'm a big water drinker especially at night after a busy day. It's almost as if it made the acid...
I wanted to know if anyone has taken steps backwards in their recovery from the Nissen procedure? I seemed to have done excellent in my recovery besides having the common issues of swallowing the...
Thank you Denise :) I actually have carafate my dr gave me after diagnoses of gastritis in January. I had the tabs and either let them disolve in my mouth or chewed them up with water (chalky but not...
I just wanted to share that I too have been battling with gastritis, and I was hoping that mine was caused by bile reflux from my gallbladder malfunctioning. I had my gb out and the nissen surgery 3...
Interesting theory. I had been researching bile production and bile reflux obsessively over the past few months before commiting to surgury because I had chronic gerd worsened at night with nausea...
peppermint makes reflux worse because it relaxes your LES...although mint gum can help reflux because it promotes saliva flow and swallowing,,peppermint capsules made my GERD 100 times worse but the...
Anything acidic..coffee and chocolate are my worst culprits and also two of my most favorite things to consume so it's very difficult for me to avoid them. Tomato sauce and anything citrus are just...
Sorry to hear about your troubles..I don't know how they function in the UK but around here if you are admitted with cholecystitis they'd schedule you for surgery right away..do you have a date? Also...
Gatroparesis will do that. Paired with the gastritis, Gerd and IBS you have no wonder you're miserable..definitely find a better GI doctor..seek out references, don't be afriad to "shop" around. I...
Glad to hear your post op went well!! It never surprises me when patients know their bodies better then the Doctors. Good Doctors listen to their patients instead of telling them "nothing is wrong"....
I have also had this problem on this site too, several times my computer has been attacked..thought it was just me. thank god for good anti virus support....
Good to know Peggy thanks for the info. Denise, I am trying to take it easy the past few days but I get queasy without anything solid in my stomach sometimes. I only did half a glass of wine and had...
I am a big fan of food, you wouldn't think so for my small size but I've always been a foody. I was estatic when I was able to swallow things like fruit salad and oatmeal. I didn't think I was...
thanks for everyones replies..I was able to eat some soft mac n cheese tonight easily..it seems the difficulty comes and goes and im not sure why. I had my first glass of wine tonight and it...
I just wanted to confirm what I've been hearing about the post nissen recovery, that days 12-14 are the worst. I thought it sounded silly but it's definitely at its most swollen now. I choked on...
Joy, I honestly thought after reading this forum that I'd be on a liquid diet and pureed foods for two weeks straight. Needless to say I have been a little daring but make sure I have lots of liquids...
Tummytroubles, Glad to see an update..I think once you're off the pain meds your constipation will improve some, they really do a lot to your body. I was very tender where my gb was removed, moreso...
Sandi, don't feel so bad about cravings..I am only a week and a half out and I already managed to eat half a peice of pizza. Slowly and chewed well of course. Yesterday I had salad for the first time...
Not to offend but you should go the Doctors over this situation, not ask for help here..there isn't anything we can do as we're not medical professionals and it sounds like swallowing glue is a Dr's...
Oceanz, when I was having gb attacks and pain a heating pad seemed to help me, also lying on my left side for some reason. Fennel extract helps gb spasms so I would chew on some fennel seeds too. I...
Hi Cindy, I'm not someone who used to be a big burper on my own but with gerd it was constant..although it relieved the gas it brought the acid up with it. Since having my nissen on the 9th of this...
Baza, what I've learned working in the health field and with my own surgeries is that the only time cockyness is good is when it comes to a surgeon. The more confident and cocky a surgeon is usually...
I bet you are nervous, I was sooo nervous a few weeks ago before my surgery..but was so happy when the recovery was so much better then I was expecting. Trust me your thoughts on how it will be are...
Good I'm glad you are going to talk to your Dr, if it is a primary I would ask for a referral to a GI Doctor who will be better able to treat you. PPI's did not work for me either I got side effects...
hurtandscared..I just wanted to write and tell you I have recently experienced terrible episodes of esophagitis and gastritis together which was my last straw before having this surgery. I have...
Thank you so much to everyone for being so supportive. I have been on alot of different support forums and this is definitely the best one I've ever come across. I am taking it more easy then I have...
Today I've been more keen to my new body..and not liking so many of the side effects of the surgery :( I guess I'm feeling a little down and discouraged. this morning I tried eating some greek...
If it were me I would wait it out Raj, the uncomfortable feeling from swallowing is because your esophagus is constricting and pressing up against where they placed the capsule..almost like getting a...
Hi Sharlene, I can not say that I have too much experience because I am still healing from my LNF 6 days ago, but since the surgery I have not felt hungry. I do have an appetite but I do not get...
Hi denise and tummytroubles thanks for checking in on me :) The past two days have gone so much better for me! Yesterday was the first day I got to go out and went to run errands with my mom..I did...
I have to say this is the most painful frightening experience post surgery NF. I have thought I've been very careful choosing what to eat, only soft food and chew chew chew but for some reason I am...
Hi Raj, I too had the same experience you are with the capsule causing chest/throat pain even when I swallowed saliva. It was so bad I thought I'd pass out and it was so annoying that I couldn't make...
Thanks for the reassurance Denise, I do vaguely remember(been so out of it with the meds) that my Dr said to continue the zantac for a week then wean off it. I have only taken 1/4 of the dose I...
Not sure whats going on tonight but suddenly awoke from a deep sleep with terrible acid in my throat. I just took a zantac and had some pepto to see if it'll help. I think I got too excited when I...
Pain relievers won't solve your GB problems, especiallly if you have stones. I would seek another Dr out if they are refusing to remove it. There is no reason to have it if it's causing pain and is...
I spoke to my coworkers about this (nurses) and mentioned it to some of my family and apparantly its a very common thing when taking narcotics. I heard it usually goes away if you get used to them...
Hi matt, has your dr done any testing on your gallbladder to see if you have stones or a dysfunctional one? They usually do an ultrasound and if they see nothing they do a Hida Scan. I had both but...
Denise I think you got tummytrouble and I mixed up a bit in there, but thats ok hehe :) Thank you for always being so quick with replying and helping everyone out with your experience!...
tummytrouble, I'm sorry you're having a hard time. I was doing great up until I got home yesterday and last night was hard. The pain and swelling really kicked in full force and no meds I took were...
Joy I have been eating only about an ounce at a time, and everything I eat goes down nicely even a few well chewed crackers. I do have a question for those of you who were sent home with narcotics,...
Thanks so much Denise for all your knowledge and support on this forum, you've calmed me down alot with your insight and comforting. I really am glad I had this done even though todays pain is worse,...
I'm now home and had promised to post an update on my recovery after my gb removal and Nissen..let me tell you I expected nothing but hell from the things I had read all across the net. After surgery...
Tummytroubles I just wanted to say goodluck tomorrow, I have been a nervous wreck and my stomach has been suffering because of my nerves but I will happy to get it over with tomorrow. My surgery is...
what you're describing sounds more like a gastritis then GERD, if your egd was normal and you arent having reflux but nausea after acidic foods then it could be your stomach lining is irritated. I...
Lilfox, I so glad your surgeries went well! It sounds like you had a good experience and a good surgeon. I do think I'd be very upset if I couldn't eat or drink anything for 4 days though. Maybe that...
In my experience I have also had problems with PPI's, I was a longterm user probably over 5 years I can't even remember I was on them so long. I would get terrible stabbing hunger like stomach pains...
I was also curious about the barium after surgery, I know it was torture when I had it as well because my gb decided to act up just at that time. I almost threw up on the table. I know my surgeon...
Hi Tummytroubles, guess you and I are surgery buddies..my Nissen and GB removal is on May 9th as well. I am worried and stressed just as much as you are but think that the end result will be worth...
Thank you so much for explaining your experience to me Joy, it helped a lot to ease my fears of this whole process. I am hoping my surgery goes as smoothly as yours sounds it did. I am hoping I won't...