I drank Aloe Vera juice while recovering from nissen. A friend told me it was good for internal healing. It didn't bother me at all. It comes in a green bottle with 95% aloe. Tastes like mild pulpy...
Hi Ashley! I wasn't having any noticeable symptoms before my NF. At least none that I related to GERD. I was severely anemic due to the hernia that was bleeding into me somewhere. That was taken care...
Lucas, I've heard a lot of good things about aspirin. That if it came on the market today it would be prescription only. It's that powerful and can be somewhat of a miracle drug. Check with your...
Obsidian, I, personally, never had a problem with berries, grapes or any fruit with seeds or skin. But then I never had any problems with food. If you've not had difficulty swallowing at all I think...
Poortummy, I think you'll need help with your mom's care for a while. Do you have a walk in shower she can sit in with a shower chair? That would be ideal for both of you. Lifting and straining will...
It seems to vary from person to person. Personally, I never had a problem eating anything, even with the amount. At my one month check up with my surgeon he said I should be able to eat everything by...
If you are talking about being bed ridden, well, I was only in bed in the hospital. I was out doing normal things within a week. Just had to rest a little more. The biggest restriction you'll have,...
I had a quick recovery but I feel I'm not the norm. I had nissen Dec 13, 2011 and was completely back to feeling myself by one month. Eating was never a problem for me- never got anything stuck. I...
Beth, My hernia showed up in an x-ray when I was being checked for pneumonia. After it was found I was sent for a barium swallow. That was several years ago and it was decided to be harmless. 2011,...
Hi, mintpepper! I'm wondering why a g-tube. I had a paraesophageal hernia repaired in December with lap NF. I could burp in hospital. I was on soft foods for a while but was eating pretty normally...
Hi, Nickle! I think eating ability depends, a lot, on how tight your wrap is done. At my one week check up my surgeon told me to eat anything but chew it well. I wasn't quite that adventurous but I...
Hi, Nurse Molly! Welcome to the forum! I had a paraesophageal hernia repaired with a lap nissen fundoplication on December 13. My surgeon said the nissen would help prevent the hernia from returning-...
Hi, Gerdy Girl! Congratulations on making it to the other side! I drank coffee and tea (with caffeine) in the hospital and have ever since. Walking may actually help your shoulder and neck pain. It's...
Hi, Saleen! I think it's really different for everyone. I was able to eat everything I normally eat by one month and my surgeon encouraged this. I don't eat meat or drink soda but I had sparkling...
Hi, Kiwee, It sounds like you're about 3 days post op. For the next week or so it'll be tough but I found each day I felt a lot better. One thing that helped me was having lots of pillows around to...
Beth, About a year ago, at age 58, it was discovered I had severe anemia (I was barely able to stand). I'm sure, from most of the symptoms, I'd been anemic for years. After many scopes, tests, etc,...
GerdyGirl, I definitely think it's doable. Of course, everyone is different. The clinics might be a bit more difficult than lectures. I didn't have a job to return to, as I've retired, but I was out...
tclvr, I'm glad my post helped. The pain was not something I was expecting, from everything I read, so I was somewhat alarmed, but very relieved when it went away. It was a month before I could lay...
Max, I quit taking pain pills at about 10 days. Still had some pain but not enough to medicate. Then at 2 weeks I had terrible pain whenever I sat down, stood up, basically moved. It lasted for 2...
Max, I was given one too. I used it in hospital every few hours to help breathing and prevent pneumonia. The device is thrown away if you don't take it with you. Can't be reused. Glad your surgery...
Hi Eloy, I'm 6 weeks post nissen and have been able to eat about anything since week 2. I don't eat meat or bread but I've had lots of raw veggies and salads with no problem. I forget to chew really...
Hi, Mian, I had paraesophageal hernia surgery in December. The surgeon did a nissen fundoplicatian. Is that what your dad is having? If you do a search of my name you'll see some of my accounts. I am...
Max, If nothing else, you are well prepared! You are armed with all the information you could possibly want. I wish you the best. Please do keep us posted. I know you'll do great! Starry...
Liz, My surgeon didn't really give me a choice. I mentioned to my surgeon that my previous doctor said he would not repair the hernia because it would just come back. My current surgeon said there is...
Hi, Alexis- I've read that it can take up to 2 weeks to get the general anesthesia out of your system (for a 3 hour surgery). Everyone reacts differently but maybe you are having a reaction to that....
Liz, I had a very large hernia. A lot of my stomach was in my chest. I wasn't really suffering from GERD but my surgeon said my hernia was dangerous. He said the nissen surgery enforces things so...
I had surgery at 9:30 on a Tuesday morning. It lasted about 3 hours. I had a large paraesophageal hernia repair and nissen. I woke up in recovery not knowing for sure if I'd had the surgery. Then I...
Congratulations, Penny! So glad it went well! My experience was similar to yours. I wasn't expecting to feel so well. I felt like I could eat anything. They did give me cream of wheat in the hospital...
I was given pills to swallow in the hospital and have taken at least 3 a day, everyday, since surgery on Dec 13th....
Maximus, I had nissen with large paraesophageal hernia repair on Dec 13th. Yesterday I ate a large chopped (raw) veggie salad. No pain at all. I have never suffered from heart burn or reflux but my...
Stella, I think the most challenging part of recovery, for most people, is the restricted diet and difficulty swallowing. I didn't have that problem but I was mentally prepared to have nothing but...
Hi linann, I was in the same situation as you. Most of my stomach was in my chest and it was moving fast. My surgeon didn't give me a choice. I had a large paraesophageal hernia repaired and nissen...
Stella, My energy level is pretty much back to normal. In fact, it was soon after surgery. I was Christmas shopping 6 days after surgery and just had to take breaks more often. All people are not the...
Stella, I saw my surgeon today, 5 weeks post nissen, and he told me no food restrictions, just chew really well, and don't eat too much at once. Starry...
Stella, I had the surgery to repair a very large hernia just over a month ago. Most of my stomach was in my chest. I haven't tried to eat EVERYTHING yet, but I feel I could. I've had no problems...
Alexis, So glad to see you back home and posting. Lucky you with your thoughtful man! Relax in that chair and let him pamper you while you heal. Keep us posted on your recovery. Starry...
Hi, Penny! I feel just as you do. It was very helpful reading everyone's experiences before surgery. Made me feel a little more confident as far as what to expect. My doctors were not very...
Jamaica, Sometimes, I think, we have silent GERD. I never suffered from heartburn or reflux but a barium swallow and scope showed that I had erosions and gastritis. I wouldn't have believed it had I...
Alexis, You are in my thoughts. Sending you healing prayers. Looking forward to seeing your posts! Starry...
Nyteller, Glad to hear you are feeling better! I felt a little better each day for the first three weeks or so. Pain meds really do help the healing. That sounds like quite an ordeal with your dog!...
Nyteller, I am sorry to hear you are feeling so bad after your surgery. I'm 4 weeks post nissen and never experienced the problems you are having but I know many people do. I'm sure some of them will...
Best wishes to you, Alexis! You'll do just fine. I will be sending you healing thoughts and prayers. Try to relax and trust your doctor! Starry...
Alexis, What Bill said about sleeping is exactly how I've felt. I wish I had a recliner. If I had one I would have slept in it. It's still very hard for me to get out of bed because my stomach hurts...
Hi, Sandy! Welcome back! It sounds like your cruise was wonderful! I am over 3 weeks post op and still doing well. I feel like I could eat almost anything, and my surgeon said to go for it, but my...
Alexis, Everyone is different, of course, so you may not need all of this advice. I slept in a chair with my feet up for a couple of nights after the hospital. I tried the bed but it hurt too much. I...
So happy to hear your good news! Glad you got the pain meds you needed and are taking it easy....
Alexis, Paraesophageal hernias tend to get larger. They can be dangerous. Eventually, not only your stomach, but your intestines can move into your chest if you don't have surgery. It sounds like...
I'm eating pasta, eggs, cheese, crackers, soup, yogurt, steamed veggies (very cooked) and doing fine. I have a little pain but not enough for meds. The incisions are barely visible. My surgeon said I...
Alexis, People tend to write on these boards if they have problems. The people that don't have problems with the surgery don't bother to tell their story as often. Why are you having the surgery? My...
Alexis, You won't feel much hunger for a week or more. If you are afraid of losing weight I would get some Ensure or Carnation Instant Breakfast and make it with whole milk. You can probably have...