I was diagnosed with IBS and severe GERD. I've taken Bentyl for IBS.....which helps control spasms, motility issues in the bowel. I've never been told that IBS may cause burning in my throat or any...
Denise, So sorry to hear about bronchitis. To me, that can be worse to deal with than asthma! I hope the medicines work aand the pollen clears. It's horrible to have to use nebulizer machines when...
5 weeks post:op: I have beeen on a good road to recovering. I'm off all medicines except Advair.....highest dose. I'm able to eat more variety of food.....such as ground beef, melted chese,...
Hi Ben and welcome to the forum. There is a great wealth of information and support here. I hade my wrap 20 days ago. I was in the hospital for 4 days......with IV's. I initially lost 10lbs the first...
POD #20: Hmmmmm..........not sure what is going on but I think it is all to be expected. I'm still mostly on liquids but have had mashed potatoes and grilled fish. Yum!!!! One thing that I have...
POD #17: It is my first night back to work. I work 12hr night shifts........desk job. My stomach still huge. I am trying to embrace this because I know it is part of healing. It's horrible when a XXL...
POD #14: Wonderful news today!!!! I saw my pulmonologist and I am officilly off Prednisone as of now!!! Very happy about this since I have taken it daily since November. My pulmonologist is pleased...
Denise, I just adore you and thank you for having patience with me. The immodium helped but I'm not eating very much. My diet has consisted of applesauce, mashed potatoes, broth, jello and oatmeal....
Denise, I feel so horrible. I now understand what others have endured. I feel weaK and shaky, perhaps because I am not eating much. Anytime I eat, it comes back out with a vengence......which makes...
Thanks so much, Denise. I just couldn't wrap my head around why I was feeling sick the latter part whenI had been feeling so good. I see my pulmonologist this week. It could be related to tapering...
Ugh!!!! Nausea, no appetite and extremely fatigued.......Why now??? I have to go back to work Friday!...
POD #13: Not feeling the best today. I'm totally bummed about this because I haven't had any problems so far. My abdomen started swelling with some slight pain. I'm nauseated to the point that I had...
Good luck, kivasmommy. You will feel much better after surgery and healing. I had a hoarse voice for years but my PCP at that time contributed it to advair. My surgeon has told me that the hoarseness...
Denise, You're awesome!...
Thanks, Denise. I guess that I thoought the swelling would be internal and not external. Is it supposed to be external as well? Just between yesterday and today, it is larger. My surgeon is out of...
POD #12: Guys, why is my upper abdomen huge?????? I have a normal appetite, normal BM's along with some diarrhea, no nausea, no difficulty swallowing. It's like within the last three days, my upper...
Ok guys. My upper abdomen looks 9 months pregnant now. A drastic change considering it was flat post op. I'm passing gas, good but frequent bowel movements. My upper abdomen is slightly tender to...
Thanks, Bill. I think you are right. And when I look at it closely, the left side is slightly larger. I had a hydrocortisone injection during surgery for steroid induced stress-surgery dose. So, I...
POD #9: Still doing well. I really tried to focus on eating slowly with no talking. No burps today! Yea!!!! Guess my doctor was right. It's nice to know that I CAN burp if I want to but I don't want...
Hello all. I am10 days post NF/paraesophageal hernia repair. I have been fortunate with no swallowing problems or pain. I noticed today tho, that my upper abdomen is more swollen. It doesn't hurt. It...
You are quite welcome. I hope that you find some answers to your questions. Keep us posted. I would be interested in hearing the outcome. Good luckand take good care. Tammy...
Yes, Wendy. You read it right. A lot of people on this forum burp after surgery even though they are told that they wont. My surgeon was right. Ive had pudding, jello and applesauce since I have been...
I agree with the other posts. I had my NF-lap one week ago. I thought that I would be sleeping on a recliner but my pain was so minimal that I was always able to sleep in bed. I did support my belly...
Thanks, Denise. Ya, I think that my "full" sensation is a heavy feeling around my navel area. That's the best that I can describe it......and I stop eating and drinking then. I also have to remember...
POD #7: Well, what can I say???I'm feeling great. I had my first post op visit with Dr. Cho. He said I am doing well and that I'm one of the lucky 10% that experience no problems whatsoever post op....
Hi Wendy. If you have asthma, you most likely havve a pulmonologist. Talk to him/her about your reflux. It was my pulmonologist who put the puzzle pieces together for me. I had no clue how bad reflux...
Wendy, try cutting the Gi doc out of the picture. See your doc and ask referral to a digestive surgeon.These are the two main people involved in your care.Did your esophagram show abnormalities? Mine...
Get a new pulmonologist for second opinion and several surgical opinions. I was on prednisone for 4 months due to the aspiration pneumonia. You don't want that....trust me. Your pulmonologist should...
PS: I had lots of anxiety, too. Tell the anesthisiologist. He gave me the good stuff before leaving for the OR. He also put a scopolimine patch on me to help with nause for 3 days post op. Worked...
As my pulmonologist once told me, "You're going to feel much better once you have this surgery." I didnt belive him but I respected him to know he had to be right. And he was. That's why it is...
Hi Angie. I am a nurse as well. I had my NF on 4/2 and have no regrets. I had been in the hospital twice prior to the surgery for reflux related problems. I had my endoscopy while I was in the...
Hi Steve. I'm only one week post surgery but so far, feeling very good. In fact, I feel like I didnt even have surgery. I've really not had any problems worth mentioning. I've posted my daily journal...
POD #6: I'm feeling pretty good today. No further nausea. Occasional diarrhea. Weight loss of 11 lbs so far.I'm craving meat and bread..........oh, that's the toughest part for me right now. Can...
Hi Helen, I had similar symptoms as you do before I had my NF. The difference is our age. I am 51 however, the symptoms are the same and can affect your life horribly. You mentioned you have IBS. So...
POD #5: I have slept most of the day. Not sure why I am so tired. I am usually the opposite. I've had diarrhea a few times......unrelated to the food because it woke me up. I think I may have got...
POD #4: I have experienced my first case of dumping......I think. I was eating some yogurt and by the time that I realized that I was eating too fast, I had to run to the bathroom. Also, I realized...
Teeth cleaner, Finding the right surgeon is key. I'm glad you are seeking out more opinions. You must remember, if reflux is affecting your lungs, its time to seek some serious solutions. I was like...
Teeth cleaner, I had a full wrap and yes, I can still burp some. I like the feeling of burping but I wonder sometimes if it has become a habit. The burps are small. My surgeon said the burps mean...
POD #3: I was discharged this afternoon. There is no place like home! My hospitalstay/surgery was all positive. My incisions are all up very high and appear to be healing well. I've lost 4 pounds...
Teeth cleaner, My surgery was laprascopic and my surgeons name is Dr. Eugene Cho. He is a brilliant doctor. He does a lot of teaching digestive procedures to other local surgeons. I live in the...
My surgery was in Tacoma, WA. I am in the hospital for 4 days. Will be discharged tomorrow. It seems like a lot of money but you have to factor in the extended use of OR time, since this is a long...
Hi Gooserstein. You will find this forum to be very useful as to what to expect and also extremely supportive. Denise has helped me a lot and it's true what she said......thought post op would be...
POD #2 evening: The gas finally arrived! Lol. I was starting to worry. I just finished a small jello and 1/4 cup cherry sorbet. I allowed myself time to consume this....1 1/2 hours. I think I was...
My estimated surgery is $73,000. That does not include surgeon, anesthesiologist,radiologist, etc..........
POD #2: Still have not passed gas so no food and can't go home. I have beenup walking like crazy!! Abdominal discomfort is a little bit more pronounced,esp when wallking. My neck and upper back...
Hello all. I am posting this thread in hopes that I can reassure/help at least one person out there. A little about myself, pre-NF......I am 51. Ive had years of reflux episodes but never sought...
PMo589, I have severe GERD. It started out as heartburn, progressed to waking up with vomit in my mouth and then had such horrendous coughing episodes, that I had projectile vomiting. The projectile...
Thank you, Bill. Yes, Denise and I are very similar with our history. I'm doing this all by myself without much support......except here. This forum has helped me so much. I read as much as I can so...
Oh jeez......please say some prayers for me. I have fever under control with Tylenol and prednisone helped as well as antibiotics. My doctors say my lungs will not heal unless I have the surgery. I...
Hi all. Around 5am this morning, I woke up twice coughing. No gerd in my mouth but sore esophagus. By 9am, my temp was 103! I called pulmonologist on call. He increased......once again.....my...