You also could be dumping. 2 years later I still have times when I feel hungry less than an hour after eating. If I ignore it, my blood sugar takes a dive. Lets me know my stomach is indeed empty. I...
I'd give it a good 5-6 months before having salad with lots of raw veggies. You'll need to introduce foods slowly, as the sudden increase in fiber will cause symptoms you experienced. Peggy...
I wretched so much with the 24 hour probe that the nurses were not sure they should send me home with it. I did go home thinking if I could just do the things asked to see with this test, it would be...
Thought I would give an update since I don't hang around on the site as much as I did in my early recovery. I feel so good, I don't give it much thought these days, but I do like to check up on my...
I was initially scheduled to be out 3 weeks. I ended up taking 6. The 4 weeks you have scheduled sounds about right. You can always cut it short if you are feeling great....
I lost about 15 pounds the first month. Then about 10 more the second month. 17 months later I have kept about 20 of it off. Need to get serious about another 8-10 pounds. I have had issues with...
pjess, I am also a teacher and had the surgery 17 months ago. I think 3 weeks will be cutting it close because you will probably experience stamina issues. The beginning of the school year seems to...
Mashed potatoes and mac and cheese are soft foods. Congratulations, you are on your way to normal eating. Take it slow and easy and you'll be fine. Peggy...
Since the esophagus is pretty short, if something is taking a while to pass through to stomach it can bring on the gag. I find sipping water and keeping my head level helps. Seems as though bending...
Could be low blood sugar producing the symptoms. How long had it been since your last meal? Are you consuming protein and carbs in the same meal? Are symptoms relieved by drinking juice or something...
Joy, My school is also closing. I do still have a position in the district, just don't know where yet. Disability sounds like the way to go. You need to jump at it quickly, as you know how slowly the...
You might try to puree some chicken with chicken broth if you have a good blender. It will give you more calories with less bulk. This will help you feel more like you've had a meal, without having a...
I didn't wear one for the 6 weeks I was off. As Kitt said, Wacoal has good ones without the wire. I still prefer underwire with some of my clothing. Usually pull it off as soon as I get home. The...
Sounds like you are an ideal candidate for this procedure. I would look at it this way. If you were a diabetic and had taken meds and dieted as directed, yet still ended up with circulation problems,...
I knew you would be on it, Denise. Peggy...
Hey Gaviscon and others, In trying to find information in addition to what my dr. and nutritionist gave me, I came across some useful information that is much more specific to dumping syndrome than I...
I found papaya enzyme helpful for the nausea. You'll probably have to crush the tablets and take with a spoonful of applesauce. May help and I hope this doesn't go on much longer for you. Peggy...
Thanks Bill. Glad I'm not alone in this. Thought perhaps I would just divide the meals in half and call one of them a snack. Maybe it will help get the last couple of pounds off of me. Peggy...
I had my Nissen in Feb. 2011. I have had several instances of low blood sugar ever since. I finally started testing my sugar regularly and journaling my food and exercise to see if there was a...
I also was able to burp right away. I think we are the lucky ones, as I've read from so many who are truly bothered by the inability to relieve the pressure of gas this way. Peggy...
That horrible shaky, feeling faint mess is probably low blood sugar. Apparently is not uncommon to develop hypoglycemia after gastric surgery. Drinking some juice or eating something with about 15...
I asked my GI the same thing. He said it means there is inflammation that is benign. Less than helpful. My surgeon explained it by saying the constant acid coming up from the stomach is causing...
Denise, Sometimes it is absolutely worth the price we pay! Peggy...
Thought I'd let you know raw vegetables bother me too. I tend to overdo it and then have to eat gently for a couple of days. I love to make soup and get most of my veggies that way, but there is...
My barium swallow showed a sliding hernia, but no reflux. However, I had the 48 hour Bravo done, which showed a great amount of reflux. I think it is important to have the full range of GERD testing...
Did you have hernia repair? Stitches in the diaphragm are quite irritating. Of course, there is the swelling issue and the fact that a lot of work was done in that small area. I'll just chime in with...
Funny. I saw on Dr. Oz a few weeks ago, many people are diagnosed with IBS, but actually have parasites. Yellow stools was one of the key symptoms. Who knows? May be worth checking his website. Peggy...
Baza, At 2 weeks out your bowels are probably not back to normal. This may be the reason for the nausea, too. You may fluctuate between diarrhea and constipation for several weeks. Either one of...
Denise, With sulfa drugs I have severe shortness of breath. Amoxycillin and others cause me to vomit, no matter how careful I am to eat with them. Pen. causes hives. Needless to say, I do what I can...
I can only take Keflex or Z-pack. Peggy...
pjess, I am a kindergarten teacher and did tons of coughing after eating, leading to hoarseness. It completely subsided after the surgery. My throat was a bit irritated after the procedure, but I did...
Before Nissen it didn't matter how long I went without eating before bed. I am a stomach sleeper and woke up choking nightly. Kept Tums on nightstand, bed elevated, bland diet, etc. Now I sleep all...
i should remind myself not to try to post anything that makes sense at bedtime. The Bravo replaces the pH monitoring , but not the manometry. Manometry is testing the swallowing and not the amount of...
Sounds like you may have taken doc's words too literally. I suspect you may have bits of lettuce and/or coconut sitting just above the wrap. As they sit and slowly decompose it can feel like reflux....
lexipoo, I still have difficulty with bread and meat one year post-op. Bread toasted well is ok. Otherwise, if it is soft it seems to take forever to go down. So, I don't eat much bread and I think...
It sounds like normal but annoying post-op digestion. It took several weeks for me to tolerate 1/2 cup of food, so quantity may be an issue. It could also be that some of your food is producing lots...
The alternate test is the Bravo 48 hour. They use a scope, while you are out, to adhere a capsule "thing" to the esophagus. It transmits to a recording device you wear like a small shoulder purse....
You're right. Ensure is gross. You might want to try Instant Breakfast. I found that having too many milk servings will increase gas and bloating. I wouldn't overly worry about caloric intake. If you...
GerdyGirl, I am a teacher (kindergarten) and my dr. said she usually advises 2 weeks off. In my case she recommended 3. I actually ended up being out 6 weeks. The eating part was not so much painful....
Max, I agree with Denise. A little bit of itching occurs with healing. Bad signs would be pronounced redness or raised red bumps. Mine stayed on until my 2 week check-up. Dr. took them off during...
There is most definitely a connection. After numerous ER trips and cardiac tests, a GI doc was the answer for me. Long road, but a great recovery. If no cardiac issues have been found, you should...
lexipoo, Sounds like you could be having hypoglycemia symptoms. Apparently it is not uncommon after gastric surgery. I first noticed symptoms when I was taking a walk about 2 weeks post-op. If you...
Max, Glad to hear you are doing so well! Peggy...
Good luck Max! Nothing but good thoughts heading your way. Peggy...
You may want to get some liquid Motrin or Tylenol. Good luck to you. We'll be waiting to hear from you! Peggy...
I remember my surgeon saying the stomach and spleen share blood vessels that are severed during the fundoplication. On top of that your stomach was pulled around and stitched to itself. That's why so...
One thing to consider with the gas issue- Most people suffering with reflux learn to double swallow to help things go down. My dr. said it is a learned behavior that you need to be aware of in order...
Good luck to you and others having the surgery this week. Peggy...
amanster, Pain will vary form day to day, depending on many things, like how much activity you do and even the amount of good sleep you get. I actually had my worst pain in the 4th week and had to...
Hey everyone, I know I've been bad and haven't posted in ages! One year ago today I stumbled upon this site. It was the day before I had my surgery and I was a bundle of nerves. I got so much good...