I was able to burp from day one after surgery. I hear that some cannot, many in this forum wish that they could, so if you can consider yourself lucky....
Hi, I lost about 15% of my weight in the first couple of months after surgery. However, by the 3rd month I started to gain it back so I am watching what and how much I eat. I am in my 4th month of...
Sorry to hear about all the Gerd problems. Wanted to let you that I had the surgery and yet I can burp with the best of them, knock on wood. However, you are correct, from reading posts on this forum...
Hi Jay, I had been suffering from heart burns/GERD for over 20 years, They kept changing my medicine and the last one was 40mg of NEXIUM a day. This was not good enough either, as I developed...
Illini, Glad to hear that you are doing fine. I had a similar stay at the hospital and recovering well also without complications. I am on week 13 of my recovery and I am eating and drinking just...
Jennas, I was only in the hospital for two days. I brought my Ipad, my cell phone, and plenty of reading materials mainly sport magazines. One change of clothes, very loose workout pants so that it...
Hi Nancy, I too was diagnosed with Barretts about 6 months ago, I am 52 years old and had been suffering from GERD/heartburn for over 20 years. I was freaking out and depressed until I ran into this...
Hi, From reading many posts on this forum I can say that everyone heals differently. In my case I started eating mashed potatoes with gravy at day 8. I just made sure to eat small amounts and chased...
MMM, I think you directed to your question to me. Well, I am not very good about Gastritis, still uneducated about the condition. Don't even know what the symptoms are but I know I have Gastritis...
Seair, I am on my 10th week of recovery. Pre LNF I was going to the gym for weights and running 3 times a week. I have not gone to the gym yet, I did run 2 miles at week 8 and started golfing at week...
MMM, I just wanted to add that I too had suffered for over 20 years with heartburn. I am 52 now and just had fundoplication surgery in Sep. Recovery is going great. I also freaked out when I found...
Postiff, On my 7th week of recovery I had a beer, it went down well. Yesterday on my 9th week I had a Philly cheese steak sandwich with jalapenos peppers for lunch /community/emoticons/turn.gif ....
Thank you all for your wonderful advise. DRTINSAC, Thanks for asking. As you may know I am on my 9th week post op. I golfed at week six with no problems, I just felt a little more tired after the...
Thanks Denise, I called my Dr. this morning and he stated not to have anything done for a year... Reason I want to get an endoscopy is so that I can get a second opinion about my condition, my...
I had lap nissen surgery 2 months ago. Recovery is going very well. I am changing gastro doctor soon, I was wondering if someone can advise on how soon can/should I get a scope after surgery. I want...
I am on my 8thweek of recovery and just went out for a 2 mile run. All went well. Felt good and much lighter because of the weight loss. Looking forward to extending my runs. Surgery at this point...
Thanks Denise, you are the bomb!!! I finally get to see my surgeon after 8 weeks post surgery. I had my Lap nissen done at a Navy hospital. I am getting a referral to a civilian Gastro. Five years...
Illini, I returned to work within a week but I mostly work at the desk and just "push papers" and make phone calls. A week would have been too early, in my opinion, if I had to push patients in wheel...
Just following up. I am on my 8th week of recovery. I've been contemplating on going for a good run but I have not done so yet. I met another local guy that had the surgery and he did not recommend...
I am on week 8 of my LAP NISSEN surgery. I have had no complications, I haven't been able to hook up with my surgeon. Today I visited my family practice doctor, I asked about my Barretts condition...
I too work in an office environment. I was only out for 1 week( Monday through Friday). I only worked for 4 hours first and second day back to work, I was a little fatigued. I was able to work full...
NoDoubtLove, Perhaps you should have your husband read the threads....
Hi Mike, I am on my 7th week of recovery and I too feel somewhat tired/exhausted at times. I believe its because I am now eating less and still healing which would account for lack of energy when you...
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I golfed this weekend. I guess it was at the 6+ week of recovery. All went well, my game was a bit off and lost some distance. Felt no pain, however, I felt tired more than preop. I guess this is...
Thanks a bunch, I think I'll hit the links this Sunday woo hoo!!!!!!...
I am on my 6th week of recovery. I am kinda scared because I really feel great and have had no complications. I intend to go run a mile or two this weekend to see how the body responds. I was...
Hi Nopo, Hope all goes well for you. I too love to run and the gym. I am on week six of my recovery, I have yet to go to the gym or run. Although my recovery is going well, I don't want to push it. I...
Jennas, My experience was exactly like Dencha described it. Difference was that I had a catheter but it was placed once I was knocked out and taken out before I awoke. I had two day stay in the...
Dencha, Appreciate your insight in all of this lap nissen. I am the same way, I cannot make myself burp but seems like the stomach is pushing gases up, which by what u r telling me is not a bad...
Appreciate all the info provided. I noe have more questions to ask, like the circumference and dysplasia. Thanks....
Thanks for all the info provided. I think I'll wait a little longer before exercising, for now I'll stick to walking. Thanks....
I recently had Lap Nissen surgery. I have been diagnosed with Barrett's and surgery was recommended to prevent further damage to esophagus. I asked my surgeon if I should get laser treatment for my...
I had my surgery 5 weeks ago and I am still recovering. I have been burping since day one of surgery, I hear that this is not common, I was wondering if anyone else has experience burping after...
I also suffered from acid reflux for many years, ranitidine and Nexium were not doing their job. I finally saw a Dr. Wish I had done it earlier. I had an endoscopy done and was diagnosed with...
I just had the surgery, I am on my 5th week of recovery. I used to run and go to they gym prior to my surgery, does anyone have a recommendation of when I should start back up with my regular...