Thanks for the comments everyone. efit -- I am not lactose intolerant (to my knowledge, anyway). Even before the wrap I could eat as much ice cream as I wanted and never get heartburn. As per the...
When I got my barium swallow, part of the test involved some imitation hamburger thing coated in a gross barium slime. I suppose they didn't include that for you since you were right out of surgery,...
I just had my two week follow-up with the surgeon. He's very pleased with my progress, especially that I am not having a lot of the troubles that some have after the surgery (eg nausea, trouble...
No one's too young--I got the surgery 2 weeks ago and I'm only 22. If it affects your quality of life and medication doesn't fix it, I'd say go for it. In fact, I'd recommend it more if you are...
Good luck Darryl! Like you, I went a bit crazy with food before my surgery. My last meal was McDonald's, and it was definitely worth it :)...
Just dust mite allergies, nothing seasonal. Good advice with the pillow, although I expect a couple days before I reach the coughing stage of the cold. Thanks!...
Thanks dencha, it's very helpful to consider that every time I get some pain. I can't believe I'm already on the 12th day of recovery! I continue to do quite well. I've found that I am absolutely...
I've been having some weird pain in my throat the past 36 hours. I looked back there this morning and there's a nasty canker sore right next to my uvula! Well at least that means it isn't reflux....
I feel that I am doing well. My diet is about half liquids and half soft foods, and most things I seem to tolerate well. Some foods have still bothered me, including a lime popcicle, and applesauce...
Yup, I got the wrap one week ago. It's still too early to tell the outcome but I am optimistic....
Sometimes I wonder if weightlifting can aggravate our conditions, what with all the pressure it puts on your diaphragm. I've seen sources say that improper weightlifting can create hiatal hernias. I...
Unfortunately GERD doesn't care who you are or how old you are--I'm 22 and I've been suffering much like you. Medication that reduces the amount of stomach acid you produce helps a lot of people. But...
I just had my Nissen almost a week ago. I was walking and climbing stairs the next day (albeit verrrrry slowly). I feel pretty capable now. I go on walks with my puppy twice a day, climb the stairs...
Hi Rita, You should be able to find non-dairy protein powders to order all over the internet. Here's a soy-based one: http://www.amazon.com/100-Soy-Protein-Vanilla-Powder/dp/B000CDMFW6 This one is...
Thanks for the advice couchtater. FYI, looking at the ingredients, it appears to be whey-based, not soy. Although it is still lactose-free....
Age 22, GERD started 3 years ago. It was subtle at first but before I knew it I had terrible symptoms all day every day, regardless of what I ate. I've tried omeprazole (off-brand and zegerid),...
You're going to get a lot of confirmation bias here. If my PPIs had worked I wouldn't be looking for support here :) Regardless, I'm not convinced that long-term PPIs are a good solution for most...
You were close, it's called melatonin. It's actually been my sleep med of choice for years, specifically because it's non-habit forming and doesn't work like any other sleep med that exists. Instead...
Keep on truckin Darryl! You'll be wrapped before you know it. I think we sometimes forget that GERD can be just as tough emotionally as it is physically. Apart from the depression from wondering if...
Thanks everyone for the support! Things are still going well, although I wish that these Ensures weren't so sickly sweet. It's the protein I want, not the sugar! I couldn't resist a guilty pleasure...
Maybe something got stuck above the wrap overnight and is irritating it now? Sorry I don't have any better advice. I didn't have my first BM until day 4 either so good luck to you today :)...
Most everything I ate would cause chest pressure, for which I would drink Maalox so I could burp it out. I'm feeling chest pressure now, but I think that's just gas from the surgery and unfortunately...
You're only one day behind me! Sounds like we'll be recovery buddies :) Best of luck...
Hello all, I've never posted here but I just got a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication on 8/24 and figured I would share my experiences of the recovery so people like me can learn about their options....