I am now 14 weeks (3 1/2 mo) post op and still doing very well. I can eat everything I did before surgery and have had no problems with swallowing. Have had a very little bit of stomach upset but we...
In just a few days of coming home after surgery, I noticed a white tongue and from what I read, it was probably thrush. I was going to make a trip to Dr., but read that eating yogurt can help. I ate...
About 5 weeks post op now- still doing very well. Most days I can't tell I've had any surgery. Lately I have noticed that I don't have much energy and now have lost about 13-14 lbs. I don't have much...
I also had the toupet fundoplication - on Mar. 7 so I am just a little over 3 weeks post op. The past few days I have had some fish, baked potato (no skin), cottage cheese and mashed peaches, and...
My tube had a collapsible bumper (not a balloon) and there is no way they should have tried to remove it the way they did. I was in agony for two solid hours before it let up at all, and then I felt...
Now 2 1/2 weeks post op and doing well. A little over a week ago they took staples and g-tube out. I will either never have another g-tube or they will have to put me out to remove it!! I have now...
My surgeon used biological mesh for my paraesophageal hernia repair. He said it dissolves in 6 months or so and they haven't had the problems with it as compared to other mesh. We shall see- I am...
Mine took 2 hrs, and they had a lot to do because most of stomach was where it didn't belong. I kept forgetting to ask too, and had to wait until next day to find out how long it took....
I am 5 days post-op. I had a 270 degree wrap(toupet). My swallowing test showed good swallow but I had put off surgery so long because I was afraid of difficulty swallowing after surgery. Also I am...
I quit taking Lortab yesterday- didn't like the way it made me feel. Just took my usual 1/2 aspirin and today pain is very slight- really the worst part is around the g-tube and now I have thrush in...
I was sent home with some liquid meds (all of them taste really terrible) and wonder how long it might be before being able to swallow capsules (like omeprazole). I don't want anything getting stuck....
Have already lost 6-7 pounds. Managed to have half of a vanilla carnation essentials instant breakfast and that went over ok....
Congratulations on getting your surgery successfully over with. I had my surgery mar. 7th, came home on the 10th. My original symptoms were difficulty sometimes in swallowing, sometimes even liquid....
I started a new thread "back home from toupet fundoplication of 3-7"...
I will start a new thread on my surgery experience (previous was fever 101, surgery scheduled for 2-29). Had the lap toupet fundoplication (270 degree wrap) with diaphragm repair (most of the stomach...
Just got home today from Mar.7th surgery. Had a few problems with blood oxygen levels.They did a cat scan to check for blood clots- passed that test ok so they sent me home with liquid meds for the...
I haven't had surgery yet- it has been put off until Mar.7. I'll post about the tube if they put it in- can't be too bad? Oldbird- will they be feeding you through the tube ?...
Meant to post yesterday- they decided to wait one week for the surgery. Now it is scheduled for Mar. 7th and hopefully they will do it then. I am still coughing a lot but it should be better by then....
Thanks for the replies. I went to pre-op today and it looks like surgery for 2-29 is still on!! Chest x-ray was clear and white cell count not elevated, so I guess I'll just have to survive the cough...
Went to surgeon today for last minute questions- had 99.0 there. Now feel a lot of nasal congestion, slight sore throat and evening temperature is running 101.1 (without any Tylenol or ibuprofen)....
surgeon said to call it a g-tube. Used because the stomach doesn't work very well to start and it can be used to relieve pressure since burping not an option. Anyone have this? I will be sent home...
Unable to sleep- having surgery for paraesophageal hiatal hernia with wrap on Feb.29th. Paperwork from insurance company received today says they have given approval for hernia repair and...