Thank you both for putting my mind at ease :-)...
Did they say why it loosened? just like to know if any preventative measures can be taken as I still sometimes have 'bad' days wondering whether it has actually worked......
I had the same problem, in fact that's how I was diagnosed... I had problems swallowing because it hurt and it felt as though I had a lump - I didn't have any other symptoms at all which is why I was...
Hi All, I'm now 6 months post op and have some concerns - I can't get hold of my surgeon as I've been signed off so would need another referral. 1. Is bloating usual? - I bloat no matter what I eat,...
Thank you all, Since that episode on the 24th I find that I have to go to the toilet after every meal (bowels open) - I get really bad stomach ache then need to go, is this normal? I've been eating...
Thanks Ianab I heard that too but I was also told that Barrett's was caused by very severe acid reflux over many years and mine occurred after 1.5 years - I didn't have it in 2009 and only had mild...
Thanks Bill I think I'm just rushing things, as I've had it quite easy to now it's easy to forget that I'm still recovering :-) Regards Donna...
Hi Denise and Kitt Thank you so much.. I can relax now - I was really worried that I may have damaged it. My surgeon told me that nothing can damage it but I was weary as I've hear that heavy lifting...
Hi s2obed, DITTO! I had EXACTLY the same as you - ended up in hospital with a panic attack, thought I was having a heart attack or stroke - was feeling fine in the morning, no anxiety nothing at all...
Hi All, Hope you all had a good Christmas! I'm nearly 6 weeks post op after wrap and hernia repair... went out for a meal on 24th for the first time (have been eating everything since 4 weeks post...
Hi Cindy Sorry for the delay in responding... I'm fine thank you - the lemon did it! gone within hours, thank you...
Hi Cindy Thank you so much - what a brilliant idea! I have antibiotics and have lemons in the fridge so am on my way now to give it a go Regards Donna x...
Thank you Denise and Khalid, The nurse thinks it's a blocked saliva gland - I have antibiotics to take for a week and if that doesn't help then I have to go back to see the GP. I have a checkup with...
Hi All, I'm 26 days post op and starting to eat normal food now and am chewing small amounts until very fine before swallowing BUT today I woke up with a lump just under my left ear and tingling down...
Brilliant - thanks Denise Could you please send me the URL to the document that provides eating suggestions...
Thanks Denise :-) what is BEANO? over here it's a comic book...
Thanks Denise The only thing my surgeon told me was that I can eat everything as long as it's liquidized - that's it - no more so not sure how long I have to do that. Thing is I really miss my...
Me too... I've been eating liquidized food for 13 days now and am really fed up with it... any suggestions of what else I can eat will be much appreciated, the only normal food I've had is dunked...
I'd like to know too.... I'm 12 days post op and would love some toast or bread - not sure when I can start eating some 'proper' food...
Thanks Denise, Poor you! that must have been awful. So all the usual activities and exercise after 6 weeks will be fine then - that's good. I just have visions of the internal stitches being pulled...
Hi All, I'm day 9 post op (sent home with no information apart from that I can eat everything as long as it's pureed) and have started wondering how to protect my wrap i.e. what will damage it? Is to...
Thank you Bill, My surgeon told me to go to my GP for any meds I feel I need or to ring the hospital for any concerns. My GP's the one who said to make an appointment. I have a check-up with my...
Hi Bill Thank you - I've been given Prochlorperazine, not very quick acting... is this one OK or is there a better one I should ask for. I did ask for a perscription to keep just in case but they...
Hi all, I got some anti-nausea pills from the doc today, ones that I have to put under my gum to dissolve so hope the nausea doesn't last too long - not a nice feeling... I'm glad to hear that it's...
Morning all, It's now day 8 :-) had a good day yesterday but an feeling very nauseous this morning - is this normal? Thank you Donna...
Thank you Lynda - that's made my day :-) I got some Aloe Vera juice today so I'm hoping that will help with the healing. Been to the doc Denise - he gave me soluble Omeprazole Thanks both Donna...
Thank you all, that's good news - I'm grateful for your support, I'll give the surgeon a ring tomorrow but have been taking Gaviscon as I don't really want to swallow the omeprazole capsule being so...
Thank you so much everyone - you're so friendly and helpful. I feel better for having read your responses and knowing that I'm not alone. I have started feeling burning at the back of my throat and...
Hi Denise Thank you for the warm welcome. I had the wrap last Wednesday so today is day 6. I will read your Journal, thank you Regards Donna...
Hi All I've just joined the forum after searching for post-op advice on the internet and it kept directing me here. I was first diagnosed with Acid Reflux (minor erosion) and Hiatus Hernia .5cm in...
Hi All, I was diagnosed with Barretts (much the same circumstances as yours) in September and looked into many alternatives to nissen fundoplication because of all the horror stories I read - I...