I think I'll start a lose dose PPI. The heartburn is getting worse on some days. I've been off the PPI's since Jan 17, 2013. I'll see my surgeon in May for some advice. Summer...
Hi said360, Oh yes I still have heartburn everyday, but not as bad as before the surgery. I'm also off the PPI's and only taking one Zantac per day. If I eat or drink something bad such as coffee, I...
Gas is very common after the surgery. Some people have it for months. I did not have that problem, just heartburn for me....
Hi All, Same boat here. I'm three months post and still have daily heartburn. I'm just trying to give it more time. I did have a barium swallow and it showed no reflux so I'm still hopeful that...
I drank at 10 weeks post, but only had two drinks. One glass of beer and one glass of wine. I'm three months post now and can drink anything, but I do limit it to three drinks. I still have heartburn...
jip12 is correct. Tramadol is very gentle on the stomach and it works for pain quite well. It's not natural though....
If I was you, I would see my Surgeon ASAP. The stomach Flu should not last that long. It just does not sound right. Summer...
Besides using the pill crusher, I also put my pills in juice and let them sit for a while to dissolve....
Hi Sammy, I'm 7 weeks post op and only lost 10lbs and my appetite is already back to normal. I think my meal sizes are still smaller though. During my healing, I eat lots of ice cream and potato...
Thanks Denise, Yes, I read it and I think during my next visit to the Dr. I'll ask him about the Elavil. I hate to take more meds, but if it helps, it may be worth it. Thanks Summer...
Hi All, Saw the Surgeon today and received the results of my Barium Swallow – NO REFLUX. During my visit he said that a few people have a sensitive Esophagus which can cause some throat burning and...
My Dr. said no bread or hard meat for six months. 5 weeks is way too early for bread. I'm also 5 weeks post. Summer...
I'm so glad I can burp because I think it helped me to have no stomach swelling, gas or anything in that respect. Just good old heartburn, but I'm hoping the heartburn will go away in time. Summer...
I had chocolate protein drinks starting on day 1. I think every Dr. is different with their instructions. Summer...
I just hate this hunger. I can't leave the house without taking snacks with me. Before the surgery I used to sleep in until 8:30 and now I'm awakened every morning at 5:00am with horrible hunger...
I feel that I still have acid so my guess is that the hunger is caused from the acid. I have a message out to my Surgeon so I'll see what he says. Summer...
Hi Wrapped Members, Most of the posts that I have been reading say that the appetite is very poor after the Nissen. I must be one of the few patients with a different feeling when it comes to my...
OK, I'm going to give it some more time and see how I feel....
OK, I'm going to give it some time and see how I feel...
Heartburn feeling is back and PPI's nor Zantac is helping. I'm really hungry all the time due the heartburn feeling. Back to the Surgeon in two weeks to find out why the wrap is not doing it's job....
Thanks JD, I have slowed down with my eating and no more pain or heartburn feeling either. Feeling pretty good. Thanks for the tips....
I also lived with the GERD for many years and could not even leave the house without having tons of pills in my purse for heartburn. Sometimes the pills worked and sometimes they did not. I got tired...
Post Op visit today 10 days: You all are correct, the Dr said the pain I'm having may feel like heartburn, but more than likely it's not real heartburn. He told me to slow down on my eating and check...
Thanks, some days I have the burn and other days I don't so maybe this heartburn will go away with time. I have no other issues at all. Feeling pretty good other than being hungry all the time Summer...
I know that everyone says it's possible to get heartburn after the surgery, but I'm thinking my surgery did not work. I'm eight-days post op, no problems at all taking big gulps, can burp, very...
Thanks Denise, I'm going to call the Dr. tomorrow and ask for the Carafate Suspension. I had heartburn pretty bad today and it's making me wonder if I'd made the right decision or not. Thanks, Summer...
The ACV pills worked good for me too, but I decided to have the Nissen surgery anyway. I'd like to start up the ACV again because it has many benefits....
Five days post op and still having the heartburn, but it's not horribly bad. I called the Dr's office and they said I should not be taking the PPI's any more. I'm using some Maalox which is helping...
Thanks for the info. I do feel like I'm having heartburn again. I took one PPI today, but none since the surgery day on 1/17. I hope this heartburn is just temp....
Thank you, I think I'm going to take them until I can reach the Dr. I think the PPI's are making me feel better....
I'm three days post and I can burp some little ones....
Hello wrapped club. I was reading through all my discharge papers last night and the instructions said to continue taking my regular dose of PPI's, but I swear my DR told me to stop them. I cant...
I am able to burp a little which seems like its helping with gas bloating. Two-days post Nissen Fundo....
The hospital sent me home with liquid meds which has been very handy. For my other pills,I just put them in a liquid drink and wait for them to desolve Summer...
Thanks Denise, today is post 2 days and I'm not getting so hungry now. When I woke up this morning, I was in a lot of pain and was a little nauseous and dizzy. I took the pain meds and some Maylox...
Was everyone so hungry after surgery? The clear liquids are not helping. I'm so hungry that I cant sleep....
Made it. Pain level 5, but seems ok with the meds. It was strange back in my hospital room because I burped a few little ones. Shoulder and incision sites hurt. Have not been up ,but hope to do so...
So nervous, can't sleep, can't think straight, what a mess I am. Summer...
Hi hitthepost, .. I get breakthrough on Zantac all the time. I just up the dose and sometimes take up to three at a time at 150mg each. That does not include the two PPI's 40mg a day and tums if...
Hi Jenn and Mulligan, I'm right with you for the Nissen in Jan. I'm scheduled for 1/17. I figured the surgery risks/side effects outweigh the chances of getting esophagus cancer. Summer...
Thanks to all of you for the best wishes. I'm all prepared, but very nervous. Trying to have a positive attitude. Summer...
After 14 years of taking PPI's, Zantacs, change of diet, you name it, I'm going to have the NF surgery on 1/17. UHC does not have a code for the Linx so that option is out for me. I canceled the NF...
Chewing gum helps me when nothing else will help, but it's only a temporary relief. Summer...
I hope UHC approves all of you. I had the clinic here in OR check with UHC for the Linx and they don't have a code for it and would not approve it here in OR. I'm tired of waiting and I'm going for...
Hello Linx Folks, I'm seeing on the forums that there are still only a few insurance companies paying for the LINX. I checked with the Oregon clinic, who does the LINX here in OR and they said only...
I enjoyed your blog. Do you think you will have to avoid caffeine, carbonation, and alcohol forever? Summer...
I wonder what would happen if you drank too much and needed to throw up? I have not drank like that in years, but I'm sure there are people out there that have after having the Nissen....
Let us know how you do with the Wine. I will miss that the most after surgery, but hopefully it's not forever....
I think GERD can change from day to day. I can go weeks with no GERD and then "bingo" I have it everyday with no change in eating habits. I'm scheduled for the Nissen in January if I don't back out...
Maybe I got it backwards, sorry about that....