Hi Texas, I am 2 1/2 months post op and I am just now getting my energy back somewhat. I understand the need to feel better because I baby sit my four grandbabies, (two full time) and when they nap I...
Myturn, I am 2 months post op today! I can so relate to your nervousness, but I am here to tell you, DO NOT waiver. I waited almost 2 yrs before having this surgery because I was just too scared!...
Rita, So happy you are in "The Club!" I am 6wks post op tomorrow and am a new woman! I do hope you will progress as well as I have. Remember to take it slowly. My biggest problem was drinking or...
Rita, I can see that you have had a really bad time with your reflux! I can sympathize completely, and could have written some of your posts myself! After 20 years and taking every PPI on the market...
Lynda and Halloween Baby, Hi, sorry I had forgotten that I posted this thread, I think I may have replied to one of you a day or two ago. Yes, I had the NF on June 22nd so I am just a few days ahead...
Halloween Baby, Good luck with your appointment next week! I am 4 weeks post op and doing very well! NO REFLUX! I can sleep at night /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif and am eating just about...
Digidaw and Sammi, Yes, my stomach does make some loud rumblings! Did it in church Sun. and I was sure everyone around me heard! I just stared straight ahead, but my daughter giggled out loud and I...
I had awful heartburn for over 20 years. I was about your age, after having my second child, the heartburn never went away. Started seeing a good gastro about 10 years ago and had an EGD done every...
Hi Sammi, Doing pretty good so far. I think I may have been overeating the last few days. I have been so hungry and I seem to overeat, (doesn't look like that much) but I have been feeling kind of...
Hi New Tummy, I am just a few days a head of you. It will be 2 wks post op on Wed. for me. I am beginning to feel better each day and have just started on soft foods. Had oatmeal this morning and was...
Hi Tony, I am now at day 8 post op and have you by about 20 years! I so wished I would have done this 20 years ago when I first started having reflux. I am doing well except for a little pain in the...
Sammi, It is day 8 postop for me. Got my staples out today and was ok'd for a soft diet. I am now hooked on V8 boxed soups, cheese grits, and Ensure milkshakes (with a little crushed ice, and a big...
Sammi, I had my surgery one day before you on the 22nd. I am experiencing the same pains. The shoulder is the worst for me. I finally put ice on it last night and the heating pad this morning. It...
Sammi, I had mine on Wednesday mornig. So far so good, except for the shoulder pain. I am sorry to hear about your family. I am having some of the same issues with my Mother and Father-in-law....
I had the surgery on Wednesday morning. Dr said it was tedious surgery because I am short and there wasn't much room to work. He hit my spleen and that caused some bleeding, so that made it go very...
Yes, Joy and Denise, I truly think that teaching does have an effect on your digestion! Just think how many times you crammed in that last bite, jumped up and said,"Oh my gosh, they are dismissing my...
Thanks everyone for the food advice, and info on the anesthesia, too. I did tell them during my pre-op workup that I thought I would need something for nausea during the surgery because of the past...
Sophie, I have been taking Reglan for about a year 10mg twice a day along with Dexilant. No side effects from the Reglan. It is very inexpensive as compared to some of the newer drugs. I have tried...
Thanks, Joy, must be something about reflux and teaching school! (All of those years of 20 minute lunches and wolfing our food down so quickly, with a few Tums for dessert) I know that I will be fine...
I am having the wrap this Wednesday! Have had GERD and a hiatal hernia for the last 20 years and now have a small segment of Barrett's. My GI has recommended that I have this surgery for the last two...