Hi there, Hopefully I can answer some of these questions. The best answers you'll get will be from a surgeon during a consultation. I recommend you visit with one. It in no way means you have to get...
Hey there, I had a fundo about 8 months ago, but I've also had IBS since I was a kid. I can usually do a pretty good job of controlling it through diet. If I keep to a healthy diet of...
Welcome to the forum! We've had a lot of questions about the Nissen in the past week. I recommend reading back through past recent threads with Nissen in the title. They are full of all kinds of...
You will find lots of great information here about the various surgery types. If you're looking into the Nissen Fundoplication, I can direct you to two recent threads where new members were asking...
Just to add another note, I've read some crazy recovery stories on here. Some people just don't really have the swelling problem. Some people have less swelling, some have more. Some surgeons do...
Everyone recovers at a different pace. I doubt you are hurting anything by eating salad at week 4. I was eating lots of things at week 4. I chewed it like crazy, but I know I had some fried chicken...
If you have some time, there is a similar active thread where another forum member is considering the surgery. I recommend checking it out, it has some good information. The thread is "Fundoplication...
I had the surgery in November of 2011 and it has been a big success. I waited too long to have it, about 2 years of extreme symptoms. Before that I did have GERD, but it could be controlled by...
The recovery definitely takes time, but you can't let it frustrate you. Before you know it, you're back to doing and eating anything. Lots of people worry about the recovery when considering the...
What data have you found that points to a 50/50 successful shot? You'll find, and hopefully your surgeon can show you this during the consultation, that published medical information show success...
I had gas issues for a while. My surgeon told me most folks are burping normally by week 3-4, however it took me several months until I could burp well and relieve the gas. I still had some gas...
I had my surgery 8 months ago. I have a combination of LPR and NERD (Non-erosive reflux disease), and the surgery has been extremely successful. I couldn't be happier with the results....
This happened during my recovery when I drank anything. It still happens now (I'm 8 months out) sometimes, usually when I take a big gulp of something. Its like I feel it draining into my stomach....
I do have a very small hiatal hernia, which the surgeon determined was not big enough to even fix. My symptoms before surgery were a combination of the NERD and LPR, LPR symptoms being the globus...
Going through the Bravo or 24hr pH/impedance (what I had) while on PPIs will help determine a diagnosis of NERD if significant amounts of reflux that are non-acidic are detected. I recommend one of...
You may be the only other person on here I've seen mention NERD. I was diagnosed with this myself. Significant amounts of reflux, however they were non-acidic with PPI use. Unfortunately, NERD was...
I would recommend talking to a surgeon that actually performs a significant number of Nissens to get a more realistic idea of restrictions. While its true, no surgeon would ever claim that their...
The Nissen restrictions aren't that severe. I think you'll find you will still be able to do plenty after the surgery. I had my Nissen 8 months ago, and I'd have no concerns going sailing, cutting...
Your surgeon didn't seem to properly prepare you for the post surgery diet. Here's how my recovery went: Weeks 1-2: Liquid only diet. Weeks 3-4: Soft food diet (mashed potatoes, overcooked pasta,...
I love seeing success posts. I couldn't be happier with my Nissen, it gave me my life back. I wish I knew how to spread that message more to people, and that's the reason I stick around here. When I...
Anxiety used to significantly increase my GERD symptoms. It was a terrible circle, GERD would cause anxiety, which in turn increased my symptoms. Then when I would have a rough day at work,...
The pH test will show if its non-erosive... as there will be reflux, but no acidity. I see lots of worry over recovery time here, but to me it was never a factor. If the surgery gives you many years...
The pH test showed a significant amount of reflux all day and night (can't remember the number of episodes). Taking PPIs did nothing to my relfux but turn it non-acidic, which they label "Non-Erosive...
Well the good thing is the pH impedance and manometry tests are the best for getting to the root of the problem, that's what helped me. Even my endoscopies came back just fine. So, I have faith that...
I think if a Nissen is determined to be too loose it can be tightened. I think a member here has had that done, I forget their username. I don't think they'd have to do an entirely different...
I kinda had the same thought about how dating would be "irresponsible" when my GERD/LPR first got bad because it would have an impact on the other person. After a while, I realized I couldn't let...
Glad to have you back!...
My original symptoms were chest pain, some throat pain, and mucus in throat. The Nissen got rid of the chest and throat pain. The mucus in throat has decreased probably 50%. Its there, but sometimes...
I drank tons and tons of Ensure during my first 2 weeks of recovery. Also mixed in some juice and very watery soups. I made sure to buy the Ensure that has 400 calories a bottle, as you will need it...
When your last option is surgery, choosing what is right for you can be tough. The best you can do is learn as much as you can and meet with surgeons that perform the different procedures. I didn't...
If you go on the trip, I recommend you take it easy as much as possible. Your body will still be healing inside, so you need as much rest as you can get. You will get tired very quickly. In my own...
You won't even remember it. I've gone through two, and they did not bother me at all. The anesthesia used in both of my cases was the type where you are "asleep" but you are really awake and can...
Good information. You don't see a lot written about Non-Acidic reflux, or what the doctors and my surgeon called "NERD" or "Non-Erosive Reflux Disease." It may be "Non-Erosive" but it can still give...
You will read mainly horror stories online. Don't let that bother you. Very few people go online to tell about how great their surgery went. Instead, they are off living their lives. People who had...
You'll find lots of experiences here from the Nissen Fundoplication, if that is the surgery you are considering. I had both LPR and GERD symptoms before surgery. My worst symptom overall was a...
Yep, chest pain is a classic GERD symptom. Constant chest pain was my very worst GERD symptom....
The risk-benefit ratio is a big thing I think about all the time. With anything, there are risks. There are risks when I get in the car in the morning to drive to work. There are risks when I get on...
Fungal infections in the mouth and throat are one of the most common side effects with orally used steroid sprays, I learned about that while researching allergic reactions in the esophagus with my...
My surgeon cleared me to climb stairs/walk/run as tolerated immediately after surgery. But, it took me about 3 weeks until I had the energy to try to do any kind of running (not that I really run...
The weird feeling/sound in the throat is definitely not a tell-tale sign of a wrap problem. I get that regularly and my wrap seems to be doing just fine. Reflux could be, but remember, our wraps were...
I wouldn't rely at all on the opinion of a receptionist at a surgeon's office, as far as I know, there's no medical education required to be a receptionist. :) You want the surgeon's opinion. Try to...
If its a solid pill and not a capsule, I recommend a pill crusher. I picked one up for maybe $5 at Walgreens, and it works great. Used it to crush a number of pills during my recovery. It crushed...
Of course you can't help it, you've just had major surgery on your digestive system. I had these problems too for a while. Your digestive system has been modified, you've been on painkillers that...
I say go for it! Riding a bike is great exercise, and its fun. I started doing some light workouts a few months after surgery, but ended up stopping. Since then I've been eating poorly and I've...
Hi Donna, Bloating is not uncommon. Some people don't have bloating problems, some do. I am 6 months as well, and I have bloating problems sometimes. It usually happens when I eat too much. I take...
Most stories on here you read are from folks in the recovery period, which is different for everyone. Seems to be 1-3 months. I'll tell you, its a challenging recovery, but I am 6 months out and I...
Make sure you have a follow up with your doctor that performed the scope. Have them explain everything in the report they gave you. Don't leave until every question is asked and fear is explained...
Glad to hear the endo went well. Not sure what #1 is, someone else can probably comment. #2 is great! My gastro doc told me #3 is very common. Even if you do not have visual evidence of EE, they will...
If you are up to soft foods, I recommended buying those little microwave cups of mac and cheese or pasta. I ate those for a while. The nice thing is, they are small, so they aren't the size of a...
I still get some bloating sometimes after my nissen, and the most effective thing I've used is Beano. I use the dissolving type. You take it right before you take your first bite of food. I can tell...