Hi again Kendrick, Do you know where your surgery will be done If I had it to do over I would ask for a referral to Victoria. Apparently there are 4 places in BC where the doctors do these surgeries...
I had my surgery at the Campbell River Hospital. I dont remember how long I had to wait but it was not an unreasonable length of time. Sandy...
Oh Joan! That is NOT good news. The staff are there to help and support the patients. Was this in a local hospital or a teaching university hospital? The motility study that I just had was...
It also helps to have 4 or 5 small meals rather than the 3 typical meals a day. And try not to eat for several hours before bedtime. It seems that I can get partway through a meal without having...
Hi Peg, You will have your results before I get mine. I will talk to the surgeon on May 9th by telephone. Since it is a 4 hour drive to his office he will call me for a consultation. It saves my...
The only things that have helped when food gets stuck is to stand up and walk around for a few minutes. Also take a Pepcid Complete - only one store in my town sells it so I need to stock up. I also...
Hi JanPeg, You have really been through the mill! Glad this part at least is over and that you will have results soon. I had my esophageal motility study a couple of weeks ago and the same thing...
Hi Linda Sue, Thanks for writing back. I never thought to ask if scar tissue could be removed. I wonder? My conference with the new surgeon isn't until early May but I will ask him if that is an...
Hi everybody, it's me again! It has been such a long time since I last posted that I thought I should post my new (or repeat?) situation. After the first Nissen in, I think, 2012, I had a new hernia...
Hi Alcie, Thanks for posting back. When I initially asked my GP for another scope he said I wasn't due for one for another year. The dr who does the scope said the same thing - until finally I went...
Hi Everybody! I'm back! Once again I am so grateful for this forum and to talk to all of you! The past couple of months have been interesting so thought I would bring you up to date with my...
Hi Ann, I don't know much about strangulated hernias except that they really do need to be repaired immediately. Also don't know if hiatal hernias can reoccur. Sorry, I am not being much help! I am...
I was really shocked when the anesthetist talked to me in July just prior to the incisional hernia repair. He asked if I had been debriefed about "what happened" after the Nissen surgery. He told me...
Hi Everyone! I haven't kept up with this forum but felt that I had to write again. For those facing Nissen surgery, just some advice that I hope will head off some problems that I have experienced. I...
My Nissen surgery was in April and I promised then to keep you all posted. Following the Nissen, I stayed in hospital only overnight. Recovery at home was easy and with very few problems. I suffered...
Thank you Sandi, Rainbows and virtual hugs are always welcome. I got back on the internet today and it looks like my family doctor did exactly what is recommended in checking for hernia. I was at...
Hi Horse lady, I am finding the same thing about being tired. You are so fortunate to have a large family near you and a considerate bunch too! Nice that they cleaned up before leaving. I found that...
Hi Denise, I am so glad you answered! No need for any concern about suggesting it was the typical swelling. We are not doctors. That's what I thought at first but it seemed more than that. And yes,...
It is not swelling! For the past several days I have had a hard knot about the size of my fist in the centre of my stomach. As I previously posted, I was expecting swelling from the surgery, 2 weeks...
andy Thanks Denise, I think it must be the swelling but it surprised me. I didn't expect to be able to feel it on the outside of my body. If it is swelling then it should start to soften and then...
So far, so good... I am nearly two weeks post-op and things are going very well. I had expected to still be on a very limited sof diet and had stocked up on Jello, soups, juices, etc. I am nearly...
My staples are gone - and it didn't hurt to have them removed. The doctor put fresh, light dressings on just as insurance that the incisions don't split if I lift something or bend over. My torso...
I went out this afternoon to our Eagles Club with my husband. We were only there for about an hour and I had my glass of cranberry juice. By the time I got home, I could barely walk I was so tired....
In terms of clothing, (can I say this on here?) it is lucky we are having warm weather. :smilewinkgrin: Sandy...
I am not sure if I should have left the dressings off but there is no seepage or anything. The incisions are dry and clean so I don't want to cover them with more gauze. Only another day before I...
thanks for the information. Also, this awful cough will continue to keep it's distance. In the past I actually have withdrawn from group activiities so the coughing would not bother other people. It...
Yesterday I took a shower and removed the dressings. I have 14 staples and look like I have been machine gunned!!!! I have never had staples and am not looking forward to having them removed...
There is still learning to come...I enjoyed a small helping of French toast for breakfast and half a sandwich of roast beef on toast. They both went down easily and tasted wonderful. So wonderful...
I was surprised that I was not given a printed diet to follow after leaving hospital. The surgeon briefly discussed diet with me saying that I would be back to a nearly normal diet in a week. Before...
I think I am now a member of the club. Had my surgery on Tuesday morning and spent Tuesday night in hospital and discharged Wednesday afternoon. Everything went very well and i am relatively...
Hi, My surgery is set for Tuesday morning so I am glad to see these current posts. I have some of the same concerns with a cruise booked in November. I certainly have more time to recover than you...
Thank you for the "heads up" on that! I have some dizziness from TMJ when I get up so this means I will need to remember to be even more careful. I don't want nausea!! This morning at hospital, they...
Yesterday I had my presurgury consultations. Three half hour appointments: Preop nurse, Pharmacist and Anesthetist. Whew! They are thorough! I was not expecting these appointments but such a good...
Also, my doctor said that I can resume baby sitting in 4 to 6 weeks....
This afternoon I saw my family doctor to get refills on prescriptions and to let him know my surgery has been booked. He said that I will stay in hospital at least one night and maybe up to a week...
I had already read part of your blog and have book marked it on my computer so I can go back to read it again after surgery. So much good information there!! Sandy...
Thanks for the reply! It is reassuring to hear that you were up and functioning by the time you got home from hospital. I had posted a few questions in an earlier attempt to post on this board but I...
This morning I got the date for my surgery - May 15th! Now that the date is final and the surgery is sooo soon :shocked: I really wonder if it is worth going through with it! Of course, I know that I...
Hi Bill and Starry, I have a full face mask for my BiPap machine but still had leaks until recently trying RemZzzs. They have helped so much! www.RemZzzs.com or 1-877-473-6999. Re: clothing for after...
Hi Starry, We got home today and I read your posts. So happy that everything went so well and that you are feeling good! Thanks for letting me know about the rechargeable hot pad/pillow. I use Magic...
Hi Starry, Good luck tomorrow and get a good night's sleep tonight! Talk to you later. Sandy...
Strange that your daughter is coming from Hawaii as we are going there! How nice that she will be there to look after you! My surgeon told me that "you will be amazed at how much better you will feel...
Hi Starry, I have been thinking of you as I know your surgery is coming up very soon. How are you feeling? We are leaving on holiday the day after your surgery but I will try to check the board in...
The UCLA link has information about post surgery diet. It looks like the first couple of weeks on liquid only, the next couple of weeks on thick liquids, the next two weeks on soft food and not back...
Hi Starry, Thanks for the UCLA site. It has really complete information....
Hi Lenniejane, These boards are wonderful! It is so nice to be able to "talk" with others who have had the same kind of concerns that I have! I have spent all morning on these boards and have already...
Okay, I figured it out! :wink:...
Hi Alcie, Me again! When I clicked on your name, only the last ten posts came up. How do I view the older posts?...
Good Morning Alcie, Again, thanks for the information. I am going to post on your name now to be able to look at your previous posts. Sandy...
Hi Starry, My home is on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada and right now we are in the middle of another storm moving in from the Pacific. We have had so much rain and heavy wind during the past week!...