Six month report after Nissen-----reflux totally gone but stomach burning still with me. I had a GI Dr. appointment last month. I told him I was unable to get off PPIs and I had tried many times. I...
7 Weeks - I'm feeling well but still get some gas after my evening meal. I'm still on PPIs and get some gastritis pain occasionally so I up the dosage a little then ease off again. Still hope to get...
Louis, I guess I don't understand a low fat diet for GERD. Fatty foods don't increase you stomach acid as they are mostly digested in your small intestine using the bile from your liver....
Also check you magnesium and calcium levels. If you take PPIs you may be deficient in Magnesium since that is one of their side effects. And a magnesium deficiency can cause A-Fib, Atrial flutter and...
Trust your GI doctor. Show up for the procedure and find out if you have GERD. The doc will be able to tell quickly if you have a problem. As for the medications you get prescribed...Take as few as...
Good luck with your surgery. I went back to work after two weeks, but worked only half days and did not go every day. If I had to do it again, I would take three weeks off before going back part...
distantfrog, I think I did not explain the HCL stomach acid well enough. The HCL in your stomach breaks apart the mineral compounds into their ionic forms which can be used by your body. Some...
Day 44 - I am starting to feel normal again. I had a couple days where I just felt like laying around, but 7 out of the last 9 days have been very good. Also I have not been having any gas after...
distantfrog, Wow, that is a long time to be on PPIs. If I were you I would take Slo-Mag magnesium supplements, B12 in the form of methylcobolomin, and Calcium Citrate +D3 if your blood tests show...
I have not had problems like you describe and I am 6 weeks post-op. My only pain was form gas which usually resolved in 2 hours or so. No dry heaves or spasms. Gunner...
My doc had me on 40 mg/da of Prilosec and from what he said, its a normal adult dosage. 20 mg is not. I was also on 60mg Dexilant delayed release last year. Be sure to take B12, magnesium chloride...
distantfrog, If you have GERD and require PPIs to feel well, I would suggest the Nissen surgery. As you well know, long term PPI use is prohibited by all the manufacturers. Docs seem to have no other...
Day 37 - I eased up on the 'new' food introduction and went back to things I know worked for me. So the last two days have been very good with no problems and lots of Comfort and Joy ;) Gunner...
You can try the 14 day treatment using PPIs (Prilosec) to determine if the GERD symptoms improve. Then observe your other symptoms for changes. Gunner...
Listen to your GI doc. Elevate the head of your bed immediately, Take some H2 blockers or PPIs if necessary to relieve the symptoms if your GI doc recommended them. Then follow up with your GI doc...
Day 35 - The last two days were perfect with no gas or pain after eating. Christmas Eve however was not as good. I tried a few new foods and as I thought...GAS, no burping and mild nausea. Its mostly...
zeldagoblin, Wow, same day. Yes burping is interesting. My Doc, last week, told me I will not be able to burp and said if I do, its from gas in my esophagus, not my stomach. I'm not sure whether he...
Day 32 - Got a little intestinal bug today, but nothing too bad. Just laid around mostly. Too bad cause it was 70 degrees here today. (D.C.) Gunner...
Day 30 - Surgeon said I am doing very well and to stick to the diet for another 30 days. HE said even though I am having no problems swallowing food to STICK TO THE DIET. SO tired of that food. OH...
Yes, I use a BowFlex and dumbells. Gunner...
Please follow you doctors advice. You will lose some weight, but it seems to be easy to gain it back starting about week 3 ;). Gunner...
Day 29 - Tomorrow I see my surgeon for my 30 day post surgery checkup. Maybe he will let me eat more foods now since I am doing well. Gunner...
Have you asked your Doctor about resuming weightlifting? I resumed exercising three weeks after my Nissen surgery. I am taking it easy but progressing well. Gunner...
I have had two awake and two sedated. I will take the sedated any day. You don't remember a thing about the procedure and feel good when you wake up. I think the cocktail you mentioned is what I had...
imvss, Well it sounds as if your GP has tried quite a few things. Since you may have acid reflux, the PPIs should help. Try the adult dosage of two twenty mg. OTC Prilosec 30 minutes before breakfast...
Link4pink, Please read my story: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2920087 Nissens' were scary to me, but now that I have had one, I am thankful the surgery was available....
I narrowed the D-attacks down to Activia, and I thought that would help. Weird. Gunner...
Day 27 - About like Day 26. Had some wonderful homemade vegetable soup, cottage cheese, grilled cheese, Adkins Advantage, Malt-O-Meal + honey. No gas today. Excercised twice on the BowFlex. I'm...
As opnwhl4 said, Globus can come and go. I had it a couple times for a few weeks at a time. It has been gone for 3 years or so even though my GERD was worse. The hiatus hernia is a worry. Many people...
Cyanocobalamin requires some conversion to get to methylcobolamin which your body can use directly. I would switch to the methyl product. The cyano metabolizes into cyanide compounds in very small...
Try giving up all caffeine (chocolate, coffee and especially Red Bull). Gunner...
Are you on any medications? Gunner...
Day 26 - Felt good all day long. I'm starting to add more foods. Peanut butter on crackers is going down well. I had cheese and crackers and some salami also. I got some gas but not too bad. Exercise...
The best way is Nissen Fundoplication. It fixes GERD, LPR and the hiatus hernia. My Doc said without the Fundo, the hernia will return along with its problems. The Linx is recommended for people...
If you stop the GERD you will most likely stop any Barrett's progression. Stopping GERD with surgery is so much better than just treating the symptoms with PPIs and H2 blockers. Gunner...
My Doc said Costo is related to arthritis and will probably be with me forever. He said NSAIDS and I said I can't take them, so Tramadol for me. Gunner...
I started on my Bowflex with light resistance on Day 14. I just increase the reps one each day then add some resistance and drop the reps. I've seen good results so far. Gunner...
Day 24 - Not many changes in food, just sticking to the diet. I feel pretty good but not great. Looks like more snow shoveling tomorrow. My first post-Nissen Dr. appointment is next Thursday. I don't...
Follow up with your doctor in two weeks. Another possibility is hiatus hernia which will cause symptoms like you describe. Give it more time and if you don't get better after a couple months, see a...
Has anyone mentioned bile reflux to you? It can cause gastritis in your stomach. PPIs will not help with bile reflux. Gunner...
My Costo hurts when I press in specific locations and upon deep inhalation. Gunner...
H2 blockers like Zantac or Pepsid. I like both. Pepsid complete is fast acting as it contains and antacid also. Stay off PPIs if you can. Gunner...
gloopstar, I had my Nissen 22 days ago. If you want the play-by-play see: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2920087 Sounds like you are progressing like many of us do. Its a...
Day 22 - Not as good today. Felt OK upon rising, normal breakfast of Malt-O-Meal and honey,went to the UPS store to mail a package, then off to work but suddenly got lots of gas pain in abdomen, went...
See the following link for my story. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2920087&g=2931414#m2931414 Gunner...
I'm surprised your Doc took you off acid reducers. The recovery form surgery is bad enough, but add acid rebound and I don't think that is wise...but I'm not a Doc. I'm post surgery 3 weeks and still...
Yes, Don't stop your PPIs cold turkey. My doc wants me to continue 30 days then taper off them very slowly. Gunner...
Good to hear from you, I was kinda worried after the silence. Take it slow and easy as everyone heals at different rates. I had really good luck with Adkins Advantage supplements, mashed potatoes and...
If you have a hiatus hernia, it may be causing many or all of your symptoms. My advice would be to get the hernia fixed. I put off surgery on mine and I'm really sorry I did not get it fixed earlier....
Day 21 - probably the most normal day so far. I'm having no abdominal pain at all. All the incisions are healed well. I feel like I could eat anything as long as I chew it well, but I am going to...