I tried to start doing the ab stuff at 6 weeks, but my body didn't like it post fund. I tried again last week (week 12) and did a lot better with it. Some say never to do ab crunches again, but my...
Hi Ahn, I did the partial wrap. I believe it was a 180? So far I have had great success with it! Although I am still early in my recovery, about 2 1/2 months out. Although my initial recovery was...
Does Zofran cause dizziness? I am trying to go off the pain pills and stool softeners, in case that is causing this as well. I just want to feel human again :)...
I am day 8 of my recovery and I keep getting dizzy queasy spells, almost like vertigo. I am taking zophran to keep it at bay. Anyone else have this?...
Hey all, I had my fundo surgery 6 days ago and it has been much harder than I thought! The surgery itself was successful according to my doctors and the first day of recovery seemed to go well. The...
So I just found out my surgeon has done many full wraps...but never a partial. He said the partial wrap is very similar can do that suturing either way. I am really freaked out about being someone's...
Is the gas bloating not as bad with the partial wrap then?...
The doctor said it was up to me. He just presented me with both options and he won't give me a strong opinion. I had all the testing done, but he never said anything about if that should favor one...
Gritty, did you do the 180 or 270? Thanks!...
Hey folks, I just got back from my honeymoon and I have my fundoplication surgery scheduled for Friday. My doctor is letting me decide this week if I want the partial or full wrap and I am so torn! I...
Thanks for all the replies! My surgeon didn't think pregnancy would compromise the wrap, but I could see how giving my body a little bit of time to heal is smart. I am already in my mid 30s, so I...
I am scheduled for a Fundoplication Surgery after my wedding in June and was curious if anyone hear had gotten pregnant after the surgery? We will want to start a family soon. My surgeon wasn't sure...
How do you know if I have a mild case? Yes, my hernia is small, but one shouldn't assume that means my reflux is minor. Let me tell you...it isn't. I have been on medications for this over the last...
Thanks, I really appreciate all the advice and well wishes. I will tell the surgery department that they either have to get me in over the next two weeks or wait until after the wedding. I hate to...
As much as I would love to get it down, it sounds like 7 weeks may be too close. My surgeon seemed so confident, that I wasn't as worried. My dress can easily be taken in, so the weight thing doesn't...
How long until you are on a normal diet? My doctor said after 2-3 weeks I can eat anything, as long as I take smaller bites and eat slowly....
I have suffered reflux from a small hiatal hernia for over 12 years now. The meds stopped working and my doctors are encouraging me to get the Fundoplication. I have had some really bad...