Hi debuck, I am 4 weeks postop, 67 and a golfer. My doc released me for golf at 4 weeks (he is a golfer). Unfortunately our weather has not cooperated (2 feet of snow) so I can't golf anyway. My...
Hi life is good to me, I also had rash from ppi's along with swelling but no hives. You may be one in 5000 that are allergic to ppi's. I am also one of those people and I quit taking the ppi's and...
Hi Denise, The gas pain was more like the pain of heartburn (actually an ache behind the sternum) but I could hear and feel gas moving around. The gas passed eventually so today before eating...
SoldierzWife So glad you are doing well, I am 14 days post op and had my post op check up yesterday and have been released for travel (motorhome) and flying in March. No need to return to see surgeon...
So sorry to hear your surgery was postpone just 12 hrs before, I had the same thing happen and ended up having the surgery 2 weeks later but it was very upsetting. I hope you get surgery scheduled...
Dencha, thanks for the tip on using ice on the rib area I will do that momentarily. Barb...
Hi Brenda72, I am 67 and had my NF with 5cc hernia repair 6 days ago and am doing well. I stayed on clear liquids for several days and gradually progressed to soft foods. My biggest problem has been...
Hi woman cat, I also had my NFL on Tuesday. I also was pleased that I felt better than expected. Had clear liquids until Friday then started smoothies. Had mashed potatoes today with no problem. Have...
I am wrapped as of 2pm today! Lortab liquid pin meds doing okay. Some pain moving torso but tolerable. Doing great for 67 year old, minimal shoulder pain so far, expect to get worse. Thankfully no...
I will be following your progress. I'm have NF tomorrow (1/29) at 2PM. Looking forward to being on the other side of this surgery. Best of luck tomorrow....
Jenn, I read your post and am looking forward to following your recovery as I am having the LNF on 1/15. Fortunately, I have not gone through years of missed diagnosis. My GERD has been problematic...
I had severe swelling and blistering rash with Prilosec, and itching rash with aciphex and zantac. So far two docs and pharmacist have advised against taking these drugs. Also had itching rash with...
I'm a 67 year old female with GERD an regurgitation. Recently had endoscope with no Helicobacter. Being referred to surgeon to see if I am candidate for reflux surgery. Has anyone else encounter this...