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Has anyone had Gastroparesis after Nissen sugery and/or without vomiting? What are your symptoms?

Hi Cagu, Thank you for your reply :-) I don't take any PPI's or any medication at all, plus I don't think I am having reflux just bloating, fullness and no appetite. I now weigh 138lb, which is lower...

3/21/2015 1:02 AM

Has anyone had Gastroparesis after Nissen sugery and/or without vomiting? What are your symptoms?

I am 21 and had a nissen fundoplication in August 2013 and [i] I want to know if anyone has developed gastroparesis after a nissen or if you have idiopathic gastroparesis what are your symptoms?...

3/20/2015 3:45 AM

Really Worried- No Appetite, Blood Please Help!

I am not sure where to post this, please let me know if I should put it in a different section. I am 21, I lost my appetite 4 weeks ago and have lost 16lb (from 158 to 142lb, I'm 5ft5.5). I have had...

2/13/2015 9:15 PM

Has anyone gotten gastroparesis after LNFundo? Symptoms?

I am 21 and I haven't eaten more than the equivalent of a few bites over the course of the day in the last few weeks. After my surgery I could make small burps, but these past few weeks I can belch....

2/1/2015 2:05 PM

Has anyone gotten gastroparesis after LNFundo? Symptoms?

I know I can research gastroparesis myself but given the dramatic changes a Nissen Fundoplication makes to your digestive system I am wondering if the symptoms may differ slightly. I had a LNF in...

2/1/2015 11:42 AM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

Yeah I'm going getting some high calorie drinks so that I can keep energy and nutrition up, but I am wondering if anyone has had Gastroparesis, as I've looked it up and I've experienced no nausea and...

2/1/2015 11:35 AM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

I'm full all the time and hav no appetite for food. I'm full without eating and can't bring myself to eat more than a tiny amount for the whole day, for example yesterday I ate a small sausage, over...

1/31/2015 2:34 PM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

I don't take any medication but if this is the cause it could explain a lot, I'll ask my doctor, thank you...

1/31/2015 11:57 AM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

The Doctor hasn't mentioned any appetite stimulant and I won't know much until my blood tests results back, so until then I doubt he'll do much. Also, I have noticed I've been burping a lot more in...

1/30/2015 12:13 PM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

Hi Bill, My appetite was completely back to normal, I'd eat when I want and be able to eat decent sized meals. But since a few weeks ago I've had NO appetite at all, if I wasn't forcing myself to...

1/30/2015 12:01 PM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

Seriously does anybody have any advice or experience with this, because it does not appear to be improving. I've returned to the doctor and had bloods drawn today and should recieve results next week...

1/29/2015 10:29 PM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

The things is tht may appetite had returned to normal after surgery, well slightly smaller than normal but still fine, now I'm just not hungry at all. opwhl4 when it happened to you was it right...

1/27/2015 10:28 AM

Sudden loss of appetite 1.5yrs post NF, any one know why?

Hi, I had a laproscopic nissen fundoolication in August 2013. My recovery went quickly and had very few complications post op, but for the past 2weeks I've had no appetite and I'm ŵondering if it may...

1/26/2015 1:41 PM

6Month Post Nissen, Stomach/Digestion Problems

I had my Nissen Fundoplication in August and had been healing really well since then. I am able to eat anything etc. However, in the last couple of months I have been very gassy, bloated and...

2/10/2014 12:47 PM

Just wanted to post that I had my first true episode of Dysphagia. I had gotten a light version of it when i took a drink, every so often, but mother of god nothing is as uncomfortable or terrifying...

8/26/2013 4:55 AM

Aug 24th: 16cdays post op: 148lb Finally lost 20 lb altogether and 1 stone since my operation! feeling great, my eating habits havent improved too much but i did get a burger in mcdonalds yesterday...

8/24/2013 1:27 PM

Getting wrapped tomorrow

Good Luck! I am jus 2 weeks post op and feeling great :)...

8/23/2013 2:08 AM

Hey guys, Yeah I have been feeling great lately, went on a gorgeous walk, for about two hours, down country mountain roads yesterday, I felt amazing. I would have done it again today but I had a pile...

8/22/2013 10:12 PM

Well to start I never really had any severe pain in my throat post surgery, but I have been kinda phlegmy and had this weird white coating in my mouth most mornings when I wake up. However, I havent...

8/21/2013 12:56 PM

My drinking has already started!! yay for Bacardi last night :smile: I had a few drinks and it was awesome, and I even managed to eat yesterday so thats and even bigger accomplishment :) woooh Oh and...

8/21/2013 12:45 PM

Bill- yeah i was shocked at how little pain i experienced!! I was practically hopping off the roof with delight. As for the dancing, sadly i didnt join but by next week I hopefully will :D The alco,...

8/20/2013 1:43 PM

Its interesting reading this because I had my surgery a day before you had yours and my progress is going quite differently to yours. While my swelling in my stomach has gotten worse I am not really...

8/19/2013 4:32 PM

Anyone else lose all appetite in the second week? I was never really hungry before now but I seriously dont want anything.. Is this normal? I still havent eaten today so that makes it day 3 without...

8/19/2013 4:19 PM

Sharing my dietary experience

Hey, you're kind of like me, I never really have any heartburn but mothe of god do I vomit a lot, I had a hiatus hernia, but I am nine days Post Nissen fundo and havent vomited in over a week!! :)...

8/18/2013 12:04 AM

Aug 16th: 8 days post op: 153lb So I had a fabulous day !! I didnt eat to much, just an egg yolk and a tiny bit of spuds in gravy but once the evening came me and most of my family went to our local...

8/17/2013 3:40 PM

I am getting mine out in two days and am still terrified!! Yeah, I havent done anything too strenuos since then :smile:...

8/17/2013 3:31 PM

Ok, So I just went for a walk, like a proper walk for the first time and Man am I in pain. I dont know if its the incisions or just a general bloated painful feeling. Anyone else get this???...

8/15/2013 8:03 PM

Well, in that case you will be free to down a lot of icecream and milkshakes to prevent weight loss. For me the weight loss is a huge bonus....

8/15/2013 6:30 PM

I had the laproscopic! I guessI should have mentioned that :P I have 5 small incisions on my stomach. I haven't felt to much swelling inside, but I am never hungry, my stomach feels kind of bloated...

8/15/2013 5:31 PM

Newbie with a hiatal hernia

thanks for keeping track of my diary thing, i just do it to reduce the boredom of being at home!! I was never really told how big it was, but i did the 24hr ph monitoring and had over 250 reflux...

8/15/2013 3:02 PM

Newbie with a hiatal hernia

Hi Jamosca, I am 20 and my doctor believed I have had my Hiatal Hernia since birth, it was diagnosed when I was 15/16. But my GP(s) were always reluctant to get my tested to see what was wrong, when...

8/15/2013 11:15 AM

Once again Thank you Bill, You make it sound so much less painful than I imagine. Dya mind telling me how many days after surgery that you got your Staples out?? As for the Icthing Bill, it is...

8/15/2013 10:49 AM

Aug 14th: 6 days post op So today I got a letter from the hospital, having my follow up apt in late september . I thought I would have been returning sooner to get my staples out, but as they sent...

8/14/2013 9:30 PM

How Long after Nissen did you have a bowel movement?

Thanks Tony, I was just getting a bit concerned haha :)...

8/13/2013 8:22 PM

How Long after Nissen did you have a bowel movement?

I hate asking this question but how long after your Nissen Fundoplication did you have a bowel movement? I am 5 days post op and havent had one yet?...

8/13/2013 6:29 PM

Aug 13th: 5 days post op I am really loving the weight loss side of this operation: I am 7lb down since the operation and and 12lb altogether (since right before it). I am really hope the weight...

8/13/2013 11:06 AM

Aug 12th 4 days post op Been going good all day! Only took some pain meds when I woke up, and hasn't taken any before I went to sleep! Had 3 dunked rich teas and half a cup of homemade vegtable soup...

8/12/2013 7:54 PM

SJ, I hope all is going well with your recovery! I had my surgery the day before yours so I am looking forward to following your progress :)...

8/12/2013 10:45 AM

Bill, For all of the pain I went through throughout my life with being sick I am so delighted to have had this surgery and that is why any pain that comes from it will be a blessing in disguise as...

8/12/2013 10:39 AM

Bill, Thanks so much! I know that my doctor and dietician gave me good advice but its better hearing it from peopl who have actually had the surgery and know what its like. I have actually been...

8/11/2013 3:27 PM

Hey Bill, Thanks for filling me in, I think I am getting a little over excited about how well its going but I just want to pretend its all going to be fine :P Any tips on how to prepare for the...

8/10/2013 3:54 PM

Stephanie Jean: Best of Luck in your operation, Honestly, I am so surprised with how quick the recovery of this surgery is. Thanks for all the good advice guys I really appreciated. I slept with two...

8/10/2013 7:47 AM

Weight: I'm 5ft 5.5" and a couple of weeks before the surgery I had a bad bout of something and went from 168lb to 158lb, which mostly piled on again so before surgery I was 162lb. Hi Everybody,...

8/9/2013 5:50 AM

Tony G- I was just popping through the page, (I'm having my op on Aug 8th) and your comment is ridiculously helpful!! cheers for that :) Oh, and Stephanie, good luck with your surgery...

8/5/2013 10:26 PM

Pre Op, how to prepare?

Thanks for all the advice guys!! I am still a little bit nervous but I think I'll survive :P I was wondering was there anything required that I do before surgery, like only have liquids or not eat...

8/5/2013 11:54 AM

7 Weeks Post Nissen :-)

Hi, I love when people post up here about their experience, its makes things so much easier :) I am having my operation on Aug8th :) and I am a little bit terrified because I got no warning that I...

8/5/2013 12:21 AM

Pre Op, how to prepare?

My hospital has given me no info on what to do before my surgery so is there anything specific I shoud know/do? I am having my op on Aug 8th !! HELP :)...

8/5/2013 12:12 AM

Nissen Weight Loss Post Op?

Hey thanks guys! I am getting so nervous now because my op is in 4 days!! any advice about what to do to prepare for surgery, my hospital letter gave me no information??...

8/5/2013 12:11 AM

Nissen Weight Loss Post Op?

Hi, I'm 20 and I just got a call and I am having my Nissen Fundoplication next week to fix my Hiatal Hernia (Aug 8th). This past week or so I have had no appetite and lost over half a stone :-) which...

7/31/2013 9:56 PM