Aw thanks for that gumby and JB! I forgot that I have an app (that I highly suggest to anyone), that is called Brainwaves 30 binaural programs which I bought for $1.99 and has all different programs...
Haha....glad to know that I am not the only one that doesn't like company. I prefer my husband only and will see everyone else when I get home. I look bad, feel not so great and don't like the pity....
Oh you are all so helpful with your wisdom and admire your resilience and willingness to share! I am very nervous about nausea because I had surgery last year that makes it impossible to vomit. I was...
:smhair: Well since it's clear that I am having surgery next month, I would like to know what you felt was helpful or lessons learned about your hospital stay and the first week home? What did you...
Please help. I am waiting for surgery to have a colon resection due to diverticulitis. The problem is that I need to stay on Cipro 500 mg x 2 daily and Flagyl 500 mg x 3 daily. Since starting back on...
I had my NF on 7/3/2013 with toupet, so I am about 5.5 weeks out and I am having increasing problems with gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It used to be when I ate things that were high FODMAP foods but...
Bill, You are right. I forget that this was a big deal and I think I was so elated that first week that I forget that. Now for the follow up to my question; I am doing a tiny bit better with gas and...
Hi all, I am post op day 20 and all of a sudden I am experiencing significant bloating and gas. I have not had too much dairy. Bowels are getting more normal. Has anyone else had this? Is there any...
Hi, Sorry for the late answer but I was busy over the last few days. Okay, as for why I ended up in CT ICU, I have a minor heart condition that has never been a big deal but I had an episode during...
It was done laparoscopically. Very, very little pain and have 6 small incisions....
Hi, I am six days post op today. All in all I thought it went better than I thought. A few surprises along the way. After reading Issaquah's post I think we had very similar experiences. Length of...
Hi all, I have a giant paraesphageal hernia and I am having a modified Nissen fundoplication on Wednesday. From what I have read, it seems that my condition is similar to Alcie except that mine is...
Hi, I am looking to compare experiences with other folks that underwent a Nissen Fundo or partial Nissen Fundo that have gone to St. Joe's so I can hear about their experiences. I am having my...
Hi all, I am so glad to be reading your stories because after reading some other posts how this surgery ruined their life, etc.....I was ready to back out of surgery. My surgery is being done in...