David, I am 4 weeks+ since my Nissen/Hiatal repair. I am doing well. Am at now at the point where I can eat litterally anything as long as I have a glass of water handy (no ice). It seems like it...
I am 4 weeks post surgery. (Nissen / Hiatal Hernia Repair via robot)about a week ago I sarted having pain between 1 of my incision sites and my belly button down low. It is a burning sensation witha...
12 days post op. Tried a Apple Cider beer last evening. Not a good plan. Went down like concrete. Then had foamycrap in my throat for a half hour. Too soon for carbonation. Feeling well and slowly...
V8 Fusion juices Noodle soups Apple Sauce Canned diced peaches Instant potatoes with canned gravys Mac and cheese Protien shakes with fruit blended in blender with skim milk Broths Bottled waters...
Laurie i pretty much figured 2 weeks woud be minimum for a coctail. Tough to not have beer on football Sunday though. I had a good sized bowl of macaroni and cheese with tuna in it for lunch. Washed...
Had a good night. No reflux symptoms, very comfortable in terms of discomfort. Slept in many positions and was comfortable in all of them. I think the key for me will be to not eat or drink within...
Not sure what the reflux thing is. I guess it could be a number of things, stuff being generated by healing, excess food that didn't get through the gate, etc. I won't panic just yet. I am on day 9...
9 days since surgery. I feel great but am still being awakened by acid or some form of material surging up into my esophagus. Not large quantities but enough to awaken me and cause loss of breath,...
I feel like I'm doing TOO well and that worries me a bit. I feel as though it may be too easy to swallow, burp, and so forth. Those things combined with the fact that I keep refluxing at night enough...
Will be talking to the doc this afternoon.Not sure what to think at this point. Hopefully we didn't pop something loose or have a wrap that isn't tight enough.... /community/emoticons/confused.gif ...
Well, Finally on day 7 (1 week after surgery) I had a very comfortable Bowel movement.I was dreading this but everything was fine. I had 2 occurrences of reflux last night while sleeping in an...
Thanks for the WELCOME. I guess I didn't realize I would be joining a fraternity ofWRAP recipients. It is very cool to know that there are so many of you out there and that I can reach out to you for...
I will stay in touch and let you know how things are going. I am drinking hot coffee this morningin hopes it might get "OTHER" things moving that haven't been for 6 days... Take Care...
It sounds as though you and I are a lot alike in terms of activity and persistence. I too was up and moving pretty quickly. Made many many laps around the hospital at all hours. I am glad to talk...
Did you have your surgery via the ROBOT ? That's how mine was done.The surgeon cut my small intestine when he was cutting the access ports in my abdomen. This caused some other issues but wont be a...
I seem to be doing remarkably well. I am on day 6 since surgery and feel great. I just drank a 16oz protien shake with banana and canned peaches blended in skim milk. Everything seems to be loosening...
I am a 48 year old guy who despite being in pretty good shape and fairly active, has suffered from heartburn and slight reflux for 20+ years. My last endoscopy revealed that Barrets Esophogus was...