Thank you Denise. Burping IS a gift..... And so are you.. :smurf:...
Forum Family.. I can burp.. a lot actually when I take carafate. I guess that means wrap not good? I've read that folksca can't burp after Nissens... Hope u r well. Meg...
Hi fellow wrappers... I am in one of "waiting it out" sessions. Can anyone relate? I am learning to eat all over again and often... like 30 mins ago, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I again........
thank you Denise. can't thank you enough. I am trying......
I'm worried and almost devastated as I tell myself that Denise and Bill say I am still healing.,. I keep trying to remember this. My nissen and hernia fix was aug. 14th. I eat everything..... all...
Hi everyone... hello Denise... IM really just writing to say hello and let you know that I still think of you and so appreciate your being there for me after my Nissen. I have good days and bad. I...
Thank you angel denise....
would any of you be willing to talk on the phone? I am at wits end. almost two months in and I still can't handle a cup of coffee and have burning..... ciao..... oh, and another question-- when a...
I "wrap" my arms around you in appreciation Denise. bless you,,, Megan...
Has anyone been on elmiron? Started it today. Thanks...
hi forum fam, how do antibiotics affect your stomach? I was one last week and today after a proceedure the doc gave me 500 mgs of cipro. I am hoping this is contributing the burning and reflux,...
How do I know if I'm still healing or if it failed? sorry to be a nuisance.. but I had not had acid coming up and now I seem to......
You rock Joy thank you! :) meg...
Hi guys.. I just want to touch base. I can anything now. And it goes down fine. I actually got scared cuz I thought maybe my wrap was loosened or something. Let me ak you.... If you are starving......
I am in shock and devastated. Hopeless even. Yes....I had to take tramadol and peridiem the last two days.... but I am one month post nissen ToDAY and I've had acid in my throat last two nights. Even...
Hi Guys, I am posting new topic b/c I think more people see it that way? It is one month tomorrow that I had a hernia repair and a nissen. all has been well-- with the assistance of people on this...
Feedback please. Last night was the first that I've been woken up by burning in throat and stomack since before surgery. in hospital last night they gave me tramsdol.. a strong painkiller and I'm in...
I have been in the hospital five days this week. they think I may have interstitial cystitis. won't know will mon. this is a nightmare. I have never been in more pain. speaking of which on sun-- when...
Its gotten better. One of scariest experiences of my life. And in public place... whole foods....
Just had to page doc. Pls give advice or experience. Food is stuck. If I drink..... the fluid comes up bc food so lodged. Dr said enzmes in my saliva will eventually get things down. I am freaking....
Hi guys I've been in and out of thr hosp this week w a uti that's not clearing up. I see a urologist tmrw morn and I ask for your prayers. All has been well w my nissa. But I had a little scare last...
No reflux last night and todays bfast and lunch were fine. Felt hope. Just had to take carafate. Can u help me figure culprate? After lunch... I tried a cup of yerba mate. Tea from s america.. Hours...
I can't thank you enough ms dedicated Denise. Warmly megan...
I just took sip of water and even that stopped at wrap. Could I just be bery swollen? Has anyone had pain in theeir ears from this?...
Hi forum fam, your support is so crucial and appreciated by me now. Mover will be here in 40 mins, but I am worried about bigger things..... great day food and stomachwise yesterday. okay -- a little...
Thank u...
I was so happy an hr and a half ago bc I couldn't wait to tell u giys that I just ate a full meal at a restaurant w no probs and the whole plate of salmon and mashed potatoes and a very very rich...
you are so sweet Denise. Thank you....
thank you Joy. thank you everyone. have gotten down three small meals today. thank you god. all soft. I am moving this weekend! can you imagine? To Provicdence RI, where I do not know a soul or have...
I just thought of something.... I am taking a bunch of carafate. 4 - 6 per day right now. temporary. I have soooo much anxiety-- even just physically, not just the emotional from the surgery. has...
one last worry... so, if like dr. gillian said, you can't reflux, you are not refluxing.... then why do I right now feel burning in my throat and stuff? I am sooo scared that something crazy went...
My Forum Family _ God I hope I get well one day so I can somehow repay you for your support.... anyway-- today is my day 14 or 15. as I told you, I was beyond in pain last night. went to my surgeon...
this has been one of the worst days of my life. had my NIssen two weeks ago today and with the help of wonderful folks like Denise and Joy, I have gotten by okay. Until about 24 hours ago and I just...
I did get oatmeal down today. No probs swallowing. That's good.. right?...
Excuse my typos please. I drank emergen - c today. it is vitamin C with other vitamins....
Gosh I'm an idiot and this is so trial and error. my stom is burning now. Had some tomato soup today.. and drank sime emergency which was carbonated. Omg.. feel like I drank drano. Carafate not...
U rock. Tthank u. By the way... Doesn't percoset irritate the stomach????...
Denise.. god bless u. I just did idiotic thing... but dr said I could. Had cup of starbucks.omg. I can't stand up straight or even play piano. Pain in pit of tummy. Taking carafate... Anyone had...
Hi forum family Had mi nissen aug 14. They used dermabond on my incisions. Y r some incisions a bit hard and swollen underneath? They r not infected. I'm using. Vit e. Will they go down eventually?...
My doc said go ahead and have coffee. What do u guys think? I had a very rich and spiceyshrimp bisque from whole foods last niye. Trying for calories I think the spices burned me as my stomach is raw...
Thanks you wonderful people. Tour words mean sooooioooo much...
I so hope you are right. it was the closest thing I have felt to reflux since before sugery. thank you joy. where do I find that girl's blog on her nissen recovery? thank you--...
Hi AGain Guys-- and support really really appreciated. this is my 8th day post hernia repair and Nissen. Have had some ups and downs, but was feeling great- stomachwise this am after an ensure and...
Thank u for your support again Joy....
I think I'm getting some depression here. For one... I'm single and recovering alone. Its been one week since my nissen and I thought id be feeling better than this. Still feel popsicles or whatever...
Thank u Bill...
Hi folk Its one week since my nisssen and hernia repair. Saw surgeon yesterday.. he is very well known and respected for this proceedure. he told me yesterday that all went well and I was healing...