I too had gas pains and take Mylanta for it. I had thrush and that was a tad annoying but I brushed my tongue in peroxide and it ook care of that. My surgeon was excellent! I can not be more thrilled...
I must say that my recovery thus far has been far greater than anticipated. I'm now on soft foods and that is going well. My roughest day was about 4 days post op with pain, nausea, uncomfortable...
I had my Lap Nissen and Hiatal Hernia repair yesterday. I'm now home resting comfortably. I have been able to tolerate broth, jello, and juice. I have been walking around well. My meds consisted of...
Awesome news!...
All the best. Keep us posted....
Hi Jenn! This blog is so helpful and reassuring. I hop that Ferris wheel on Friday and the way you document your experience makes me laugh but mostly bc it's so true to form. I appreciate your...
I'm scheduled for my wrap next Friday and had the manometry completed. It was recommended by my surgeon and my GI doc. It was one of many tests I had. Any testing that can aid in finding out what...
Best of luck. Mine is scheduled next Fri 1 Feb....
Thanx!...
My surgeon explained that dysmotility is a swallowing disorder. I read that there weren't any treatments; however my GI said there is a procedure that he does. On the other hand dysmotility makes you...
Thanx Denise, I have already checked out your journal and it has helped me tremendously just as this forum. I showered my surgeon with questions this morning & it was a great feeling to have him...
I met with my surgeon this morning and after all of the testing and my final consult I have a date. 2 February. I am excited to finally have a date (I was hoping sooner) but my doc has done over 900...
thegspeak, The tests confirm the reflux, monitor the level of acid in your stomach, rule out esophageal dysmotility (if you do have it you are not a candidate for the Nissen), & tests for damages...
This is a great blog. For so long I have had symptoms that I ignored. Incessant heartburn is what sent me to the doc. After having an Upper GI My hiatal hernia was discovered and deemed to contribute...
Belljar I'm glad that you're feeling better. I'm on vacation with my family and my appointment with the surgeon is 2 January. I'm hoping for a date ASAP. Life has been pretty miserable...I have a...
Belljar I hope today finds you much better. My doctor explained that most of the discomfort was from the inflammation of the esophagus. The esophageal dilation literally stretched my esophogus so it...
Belljar you sound exactly how I felt. I have my follow up tomorrow (today) and I'll let you know if my doc gives another reason... The manometry was done while awake & the other 3 procedures while I...
I had the Bravo placement last Thursday. No problems with it. Remembering to press the buttons on the monitor with symptoms is annoying but no problems....
I just had my Endoscopy, Manometry, Bravo Placement, & Esophageal Dilation done this past Thursday, Dec 6. Today is the first day I felt ok. My manometry was horrible! The nurse said that my...