I have had 3 "scopes". Not painful. They give you something and you don't feel a thing. As far as stressing over what they will find... wait until you get the results then deal with it then....
Jenagade My situation was similar except I did not have SIBO. Fundoplication 5 years ago; but the following occurred 3 years ago. Bile Malabsorption was horrific as you experienced due to the lack of...
pmdancer My reflux symptoms returned 6 months after my NF. Back on Proton Pump Inhibitors and an extremely selective diet. Had the usual tests (barium swallow, etc.) that indicated severe reflux. Saw...
It took one year for me to feel the full effect of my N/F. Please be patient and watch your diet carefully especially coffee, chocolate, tomatoes and spices. As always see your surgeon if you have...
I had my N/F 5 years ago and I can attest that I experienced everything that you are feeling now. Your N/F is very recent so symptoms like you describe are to be expected. Give it more time and...
I am not a doctor but maybe describing my experiences might help. I was diagnosed with GERD 15 years ago. I had a barium swallow test; endoscopy and many other tests which indicated severe GERD. Like...
Had my gallbladder out about a year ago. Had severe diarrhea. Went back to my surgeon and he diagnosed me with Bile Malabsorption. Was prescribed Colesevelam {generic} or Lodalis [brand name] and the...
Had a Nissen Fundoplication 3 years ago. All my GERD symptoms have returned; back on daily PPI and domperidone. I am in the same situation as emanders 11 but with a different procedure. Not thinking...
akh1990 Your symptoms sound a lot like mine. My diagnosis was gallstones which they found after a CAT Scan and Ultrasound of my upper abdomen. I am scheduled for surgery to have my gallbladder...
Totally off PPIs; H2 blocker; Maalox and Tums after my NF. Was on double dose Nexium for 10 years. Stopped cold turkey after surgery. No withdrawal or adverse effects. After surgery I was able to...
I am 18 mths. post Nissen. My bouts of diarrhea and nausea ended about 6 mths. ago. I now feel O.K. except for the occasional burning in my stomach. I am still on a GERD diet; probably will be for...
Had Fundo 18 months ago and still have slight stomach discomfort after eating. It is nowhere near what it was at 6 or 10 weeks. No LPR but I am still on a GERD diet. I will probably be on a GERD diet...
Chris, can you provide the name of the surgeon in Hamilton, Ontario that you mentioned. My NF 18 months ago is unsuccessful; I need a redo and I am looking for a good Dr. Thanks...
I had severe GERD for years. Did everything recommended including PPIs but nothing worked. Had the necessary tests to confirm GERD and the test results indicated that I would be a good candidate for...
Had NF 16 months ago. Still have reflux and LPR but not as bad as before the surgery. The issue since the surgery is that I can no longer take PPIs due to severe stomach pain they cause. I took PPIs...
I am over a year post NF. I also had dumping syndrome. Mine occurred every day for the first month then gradually subsided to every other day then one per week. I rarely get it now. It just takes...
ris3r, The motivation for my post was simply to inform you that you are not alone with your symptoms and to report my experiences and prognosis. I thought that I was being helpful. Sorry that I...
I had my fundo 18 months ago and I still get reflux. I think it is called silent reflux when it affects your throat. I had a Barium swallow test and it came back negative (no reflux) and the wrap is...
I went off my PPIs following my Fundoplication surgery 18 months ago. I had been on double dose of PPIs for 2 years. 3 months after the surgery I had the feeling of "a brick is in my stomach after...
I have heard people with GERD complain of earaches; has anyone had tooth and jaw pain brought on by GERD? I have had persistent tooth and jaw pain for the past month; my dentist believes it is due to...
Scheduled for a routine colonoscopy. Have to take Bisacodyl; Salax as laxatives the day before. I am 8 months post NF and still have a very reactive stomach. I am still on a GERD diet because I have...
Has anyone gotten IBS 7 months after Fundoplication surgery. I have been recently diagnosed with IBS and would like to know if anyone else has experienced this or something similar. What did you do...
Has anyone tried Diceyel 100mg for reflux post op. I am at 7 months post op and still having severe reflux.My physician thinks that this will help. I have also had bouts of IBS since the surgery. He...
I am having similar problems at 7 months post op. I am trying to stay optimistic in thinking that things will get better at the one year mark. So far this surgery has been debilitating. I am still on...
I am 7 months post op. I was having similar symptoms as you describe since my surgery but at 7 months things improved significantly. I am able to eat anything I want except bread, salad and steak. I...
I am 7 months post op and I am experiencing similar symptoms. My theory is that the surgery made my stomach super sensitive to certain foods and medication. I am convinced that my wrap is fine and...
It sounds like scar tissue. I had something similar after my Nissen. It got better on it's own after a while.I did go to ER three times for morphine though....
Thank you for the information. I am taking morphine for the pain and hope this issue will revolve itself. The morphine is causing stomach upset which I really don't need right now. I have lost...
Had Lap surgery for hernia and GERD last January. Recently had severe abdomen pain for 5 days before going to ER. Was diagnosed as having scar tissue pain and given morphine. Has anyone else...
I am 9 weeks post op and I suffer the same thing. I have to go back to soft foods frequently to settle things down. I also get bloating and severe gas and have to take Beano and gas X to relieve it....
I don't want to be a downer but I had my wrap Jan. 23, 2012 and I continue to have swallowing issues. I have had two dilations which helped a lot. I go from a "normal" diet then when my stomach...
Take you everyone for your kind and supportive words and information.I will be patient and let nature take it's course in the healing process; it is just that no one prepared me for such an...
Thanks for your reply. I hope that the pain is due to swelling and that it will subside.Good luck in your Nissen; I hope that all goes well....
No pain in swallowing before the op. I had severe heartburn which affected my lungs.PPIs stopped working months before. I had a hiertal hernia repaired and a fundoplication....
I had my wrap 6 days ago. Every time I swallow a couple of sips of water or anything liquid the pain in my chest is almost unbearable. I have not tried soft food yet.Is this normal? Should I be...
Thank you so much for your kind and informative words. I already have a surgeon who did a 24 hr ph test and a manometry test. My 24 hr ph test was negative. I could not believe it because of the...
I have NERD and I'm on Nexium twice per day. The PPI does not work as is the usual case with people with NERD.I also hear that fundoplication only works about 50% of the time for people with NERD....
Good news! My fundoplication surgery is scheduled for Aug. 5. (Tentatively) Thank you everybody for your support....
Purchasing additional coverage that the NHS does not cover is not offered in Canada. The Canadian government would be concerned that this could lead to private medical care. The government ideology...
Thanks for your responses. Going to the US for surgery is cost prohibitive; our Government run health plan would not pay for it because the surgery is available in Canada. Yes I am on a strict GERD...
I have had all the tests and it appears that my LES is not functioning. This has caused severe symptoms of GERD for the past 5 years. I have tried several PPIs, and H2 blockers. My scope showed a...