HI SS, do you get short of breath on exertion or have you even woken with the feeling that you have inhaled fluids? Gastritis can really make your life miserable as it is the combination of bile and...
Hi there' I was curious as to whether that was the case myself and so I asked the surgeon I had, and he suggested that perhaps a fundoplication may not have to go hand in hand with a HH repair and...
My kingdom for a burp!...
Hi Jennas, I would be paying attention to the advice that Denise has given you as the surgeon who consulted you (in what sounds like a rather haphazard fashion) seems very keen to do a substantial...
Hi John, Reflux can sure make your life miserable that's for certain. You say you are managing your reflux symptoms with PPI's except for episodes of regurgitation/reflux during the time when you are...
Hi Mel, Sounds like you don't have much choice then to have the surgery as unmanagable reflux is terrible and as we all know can lead to other complications, not to mention make our lives miserable....
Hi there everyone,I'm new to this potential problems with my thyroid gland and I was just wondering a couple of things. Can your hormone levels fluctuate so radically that they are often missed and...
Thankyou Mary for your response, and I will look into the info you have given me. I have never really been allergic to anything that I know of, but then I guess that we can discover we are or...
Hi there, You posted in July I see. Sorry it has taken so long for any of us to respond. These symptoms are obviously unusual for which in turn can cause you to worry and a little feedback can often...
Hi Bandwife If I had minimal symptoms such as yours, I wouldn't even entertain surgery. Reflux is the primary symptom of HH and since you don't have it, then it's not a concern. The coughing is...
Hi there to everyone that has responded I haven't had anymore episodes of the "dead finger". The weather here is getting warmer so I don't know if that has made a difference. I have finished my...
Hi All,Still desperately searching for answers at home and at this site. I have been suffering quite badly with reflux type symptoms and would love some suggetions on how I might go about seeking out...
Hello All, I am considering having some tests done to assess my swallowing as even though my surgeon said I don't need it as I don't have achalasia, doesn't mean that there isn't another problem. I...
Hey Baza Don't give up, as I don't intend to. I have private health that costs me $170.00 a month and it hasn't made an ounce of difference when it comes to professionalism. As with most people in...
Hello All, I am considering having these tests done as even though my surgeon said I don't need it as I don't have achalasia, I never had any of these tests done prior to surgery the 1st or the 2nd...
Thanks for your reply and concern Baz, I sure hope there is someone out there that can help us. I told my surgeon that I don't want to feel uncomfortable contacting him if there is a problem, like...
Hello Kaskitty You mention that you are having pain. Is this pain associated with your hiatus hernia? If I were you I would be very careful about your decision to have surgery. If you are...
Thankyou Bill It has indeed been a terrible journey in the sense that he never seemed interested in my problem from the get go and came across as not being the least bit concerned about my problem,...
Hey Baz, Erica and Mike I have had a second opinion, the results of which were discussed today. The way the 2nd opinion was handled was less than desirable and was more than a little humiliating to...
Ahhhhh, heartburn still. It's heartbreaking and not to mention uncomfortable. Taking some leftover nexium and drinking mylanta but it doesn't seem to be knocking it on the head. It doesn't get worse...
Hi Bill My first repair in 2009 was a large hiatus, and the second repair was front (3 stitches) and back (2 stitches) I have no idea how big this makes the hiatus. Both times the mesh that he used...
HI rager My symptoms were identical to yours and were accompanied by breathing problems after I reherniated my stomach. When I eventually had surgery my surgeon fixed the hiatus in 2 places, and told...
Hey Denise, So your surgeon told you that the esophagus interprets all pain as reflux. Do you think it is possible then that when I eat that things may be getting held up at the wrap site and pushing...
Hey Baz I just hope to God that this surgeon does the right thing by me and does all that he can to help me with these symptoms. You know, I honestly believe that he thinks that either I don't really...
Hey Baz, Did you suffer from reflux after you had the stitch cut or before? I have really bad heartburn again today and don't know what has triggered it. I don't know for certain that it is food...
Hi Alcie. Repair was due to reherniation and a recurrence of symptoms. My mesh was biological and I'm told one of the best. Hi Barry. I'm happy to say that the burning in my esophagus has subsided...
All the very best wishes to you Kitt. I hope very much that you have a hassle free, speedy recovery. Warm hugs to you Buzz...
Hi Everyone, Gerdy I feel for you I really do, as I am going through a very difficult time as well. I too had a dilation that made it feel slightly better but it didn't last even 2 weeks. I now have...
Thanks for responses. Hi Baza, I thought I read in one of your posts that you were swallowing better. Have things not improved at all? Hi Alcie, I am 5 months post op and have had one dilation. I had...
Hi AllIt has been a few weeks since I have posted as I try to get on top of this problem, and getting any real plan of action from the surgeon has been a journey that I think I could write a book...
Hi Judy and thanks for your prompt response, I forgot to mention (how ironic) that my attention span/level of concentration is quite bad also. I guess that could be iron related too. I have 2 sisters...
Hi All,I usually post in the gerd section, but am currently getting a second opinion for a post surgical problem and I am waiting for results from that before I get my friends there up to speed. At...
Hi Megan It is normal and yet very frustrating to have some problems, not unlike yours when you are only 6 weeks post op. I had a dilation done too that did improve things, but unfortunately not as...
Gerdygirl, did you have a hiatus repair as well, or just the fundoplication for reflux? I had problems swallowing after surgery from the get go that worsened at 8 weeks post op. I have pain between...
Hi Gerdygirl, when you had your barium did they move you into various positions in order to coat your stomach so they could get a good view of the wrap, or did you remain in an erect postion? Regards...
Hi to all the wrapped and unwrapped members,I haven't been a member of this forum for long, but I have noted that there has been several comments about negative feedback about lap fundo's. I would...
Hey Multifundo, Good luck with todays surgery I'm sure you will do just fine. Having been through it all before, at least you will know what to expect post op. All the best Regards Buzz...
Hey Rager 201216, How are you going? Did you end up having a barium swallow meal done and if so, what were the results? Regards buzz...
Hi Barry. My wrap is a 180 apparently. Was yours a 360? I seem to be fluctuating with gas bloat as well. My first fundoplication was very successful and I never had any problems with swallowing. I...
Hi All, Well I hate to say it but I think that nothing has improved since the dilation. In fact, I am even getting pain between my shoulder blades when I drink anything thick or when I attempt to...
Hi all, I was advised by my surgeon, after waking up in the procedure room that he had done the dilation and to give it one to two weeks to see if it worked. On fluids only for 48hrs then back to a...
12 days to go then Multifundo. Good luck with your 3rd round. I do hope all goes well and you have a swift recovery. Regards Buzz...
Thanks for the reassurence Barry, I sure could do with it. I will be sedated thankfully and the surgeon says that I should know if it worked within a week. I would like this all fixed up so I can get...
Hi Dawn Sounds like you are having a terrible run. Did the same surgeon do all of your wraps? Did you have the full 360 wrap or only partial? Regards Buzz...
Hi rager and thanks for your prompt response. My swallowing sometimes starts off ok, and then it seems after a few swallows things feel as if they are backing up and I need to take 3 to 4 good hard...
Hello everyone,I am having a dilation of my wrap this week and wonder is there are any folks who have had this done, and was it successful the first time. I am 14 weeks post op after my second...
Hi She, It was 3 months until I tempted a glass of wine and it took me a long time to drink it. From what I can gather from other readers (and wish I had known about this forum back when I had my op...
I went back and seen my GP and told her that my stomach was on fire and had been for the last 3 days contiually. She said that nexium over a 2 week period should have reduced the amount of acid in my...
Thankkyou very much for your warm welcome Kitt, and thankyou Jesper for your response. I find myself counting the days until my appointment at the end of next month. Since my post I have managed to...
Hello everyone out there. I posted a couple of weeks ago and on investigation, I have apparently done it all wrong. I should have done it by the means of a "NEW POST" so my apologies if I stepped on...