I still burp after 1 yr but that is ok. I am feeling great and able to eat again....
Oh one more thing. Make sure that all of your meds are in liquid form. It will be much eaiser on you. Oh one more thing. You must stay over night trust me you will like the pain meds they give you....
I had surgery Dec 29th and I am recovering. It is very important to follow the diet Kewpie1957 suggested in the post. I followed all soft food diet for the first 2 weeks and then started to add...
I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you in my prayers that the insurance company will let you have it. If, you come to Hawaii it is only abpit $5500.00 to get it done. My insurance covered the...
PPI-LESS Did you ever have the TIF? I am doing great just burping a lot....
I had it done Dec 29th. I burp the same as I did before the surgery. I am way cinfused. /community/emoticons/confused.gif /community/emoticons/idea.gif ...
Has anyone had a TIF and burped? Is it normal. I am forgetting what normal is or was. Thank you...
I have a corkscrew esophagus and I just live with it. I had a TIF and the Dr says he fixed it....
I burp after everything I eat and drink. I didn't burp until the 4 days after surgery. It hurts to burp. I just cringe when I have to. Is there a way to not burp? The Dr said it was Ok but I am...
I have been burping a lot and I just had a TIF. Is that bad or good? My Dr. said it was ok. Everything I have heard said not to burp. I feel tight in the throat, I just want to know if burping is OK?...
PPI-LESS I had heartburn!!!! The acid made my voice raspy and my teeth were sore from acid erosion. I had to sleep on a wedge or in my recliner to get some sleep. I was constantly feeling bad. I had...
Well I had surgery on the 29 and I just saw the Dr. and he said that I can eat what I want. I have had a successful TIF...... I am so happy. I need to eat small amounts, but I can eat what I want. I...
The most common negative comment I heard was that they still felt the acid after surgery. The diet was also an issue for many people. It's not fun, but it does work. You just have to make sure your...
PPI-LESS One more thing the PPI's which you already know are bad for you and I didn't need any more issuses with my health. Whole food supplements have been good to me thus far(except for the GERD...
PPI-LESS The decision was easy for me the Dr. in WI would not do the NLF because my case was not that bad. HA I said you try not eating or enjoying any food without feeling like junk after eating...
I think I am going to try the carafate with yogurt. I need to get some applesauce. Thank you for your suggestion. How long ago did you get your Nissen and are you able to eat the foods you love....
My Dr doesn't seemed to concerned about me swallowing these PPI that are huge. I was wondering, if I should take Carafate? I have taken liquid Tylenol for the pain, but nothing for the GERD I used to...
Bruce I am happy to hear that you had no discomfort after the surgery. I am worried that my Dr. has only done 2 or 3 of these surgeries. So, that is my only worry. PPI's don't work for me either. One...
Just wondering if anyone has had the TIF within the last 3 months? I am wondering what your recovery time is and how you are feeling. Thank you...
I have looked for a diet for the TIF procedure and I can't find any. I tried the EsophyX website I was told to go to, but I have found nothing. Someone please help me. Thank Feisty1...
Thank you for your responses. I love chocolate, but I guess I will have to watch it....
Does chocolate affect acid reflux? I haven't tried it since the Dr told me I had gerd so I was wondering....
Feisty...
Just GERD. I don't know what LPR is. Sorry....
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