Well I'm a year post op and still have the horrib!e sour mouth and bad breath that goes with it, I've had a pH test done and that showed no acid reflux so I'm at a loss as to what is causing it. The...
Ah ok, I had mine in Surrey. Will be seeing the surgeon Jan 2nd so will ask for tests to check the wrap. Just doesn't feel like I've had surgery as I've still got lots of reflux. Another thing I've...
I don't doubt that the nissen fundo has good results but seeing as it's a last resort complicated surgery with lots of horror stories and many doctors refusing to entertain the idea of letting their...
Hey Maria, where did you have your surgery, was it a 360 Nissen?...
Is the 98% success/failure rate figure based on those who have had to have a redo? Seems a high figure to me compared to all those complaining of still suffering with reflux symptoms. Obviously there...
I have blood in my mouth sometimes and had it this morning and think its because of the reflux. My mouth is always very dry when I first wake up and feels sore with a horrible taste. Acid reflux can...
Also dairy gives me big problems with mouth problems as yesterday had horrible sour/bitter taste all day and reflux symptoms after eating some quiche and yogurt. I'm booked into to see my surgeon on...
I'm pretty much the same apart from the chest pain although I do get burning in the stomach that seems radiate up. Right now I have a sore throat and sour taste after just waking. I'm gonna phone my...
Try to avoid anything sweet or acidic. I am 3 months post op and still get the bitter taste if I eat sweet/acidic foods. I have noticed since surgery the bitter taste isn't as prolonged after eating...
Do you also have gastritis or just reflux?...
Another cause could be the fact my pancreas doesn't work hardly so I have to take insulin and also digestive enzymes. Also the pancreas secretes bicarbonate to help turn the gastric juices more...
I haven't got a clue really Maria. I was tested negative for H Pylori and also tested negative for Celiac. Maybe stress caused it or maybe it was the time I went to a foam party and accidently...
Well, I'm beginning to think its the gastritis causing my symptoms which in turn maybe causing some reflux. I can burp fine and can eat with no problems which had me worrying the wrap had failed but...
Thanks Denise, will stick it out for a bit and see if things improve....
Yeah, I was thinking things should have settled by now. Gonna see if I can sort my gastritis out and then see if that's the cause for my symptoms. Will give it a month or two anyway and see where...
The one thing my surgeon told me is that the surgery won't cure gastritis, and he was right, as I still have gastritis and a whole host of other reflux type symptoms. If you have Barretts and you're...
Hi Noelle, I had an appointment with the GI doc about a week ago and told him I was still suffering. He gave a prescription for another PPI, a discharge, and couldn't wait to get me out the door...
Hi Baza Yeah, I had the 360 wrap but it feels like I'm still refluxing. Before surgery, I was suffering with the same symptoms as above but had no swallowing problems and had no esophagitis. Maybe...
Well, I'm almost 3 months post surgery and still suffering with reflux symptoms. Most mornings I wake with nausea and stuffy nose with lots of mucus and horrible taste in mouth and a feeling of...
Thanks Denise, lots of good advice. I still have some Omeprazole and Ranatidine left over so if I'm struggling just taking the Sucralfate then will add an antacid into the mix. All the best....
@dencha have you had to keep taking the carafate to keep the gastritis from coming back or have you managed to heal completely and can eat mostly anything now?...
@FC maybe its the nexium youre taking doing the work on the gastritis as I found omeprazole worked best last time for me. Trying to stay off the ppi's since surgery though so will give sucralfate...
@Meka yeah I used to just dissolve my tablets in a bit of water tastes kinda chalky though. Can't say they did much for me last time I took them so maybe I need to give them longer to work....
Are you taking the tablets dissolved in water or just swallowing the tablets? Since my nissen surgery my gastritis has got a lot worse and giving me bad nausea too, so thinking of giving sucralfate...
I had a short bumpy car ride home from hospital and that was enough for me. Just pray that there is no air turbulence for your flight home. All the best....
I was pretty much living on fruit and veg smoothies made in a blender and chicken noodle soup for the first couple of weeks. I am at day 20 post surgery now and can eat things like cereal, potatoes,...
Could be allergies or food intolerances causing problems, dairy seems to give me lots of problems but its hard to pinpoint any culprits. I get the dry mouth and dry sore throat too, but I have...
That's great to hear. The letter for my gastric emptying test got lost in the post and it was only when I inquired about having the test done that my GI doc said I should of had the test done...
Google has been a welcome friend this last 10 years or so. The wealth of information has helped me no end. The only problem is trying to decipher fact from fiction as there is so much confliction in...
Hi Noelle, I had the pH test the end of January and had my surgery on the 16th Sept. It all depends on how busy your hospital is I suppose but 8 months wait isnt too bad i guess. I had numerous other...
My doctor in the UK prescribed sucralfate (carafate) when I had gastritis along with omeprazole and domperidone. Was hard to take with all the meds I was on and gave up on it. The omeprazole seemed...
During my discharge I was so out of it having not slept for two days that I didn't ask any questions about the aftercare. When I got home I thought as I wasn't told anything that the stitches must...
Hi cmiller, I was walking my dog on day four but just took it slow and just walked around the block. About a 20 min walk. If u feel tired just take a nap or if u feel up to it take a short walk. Just...
Day 12: It seems I have hit peak swelling, really struggling to get my smoothie down this morning. I felt kinda bad when I woke up with that reflux feeling and a bit nauseaus so should of realised I...
Hi Noelle, my surgery was laparoscopic keyhole surgery. I think it was Jenners post which said she was surprised how big her incisions were. My incisions don't look that big but its hard to tell...
Your pH test result was worse than mine. I only had 36 reflux and 26 acidic. My manometry was normal which is why I have no problems with swallowing. My barium swallow was also normal as was all the...
Yeah, as much I hate that pH test I would do it again if it meant putting my mind to rest. Was your score on the pH test high the first time round? I'm not sure I would want to go through this...
It seems my stitches need coming out and are not dissolvable. I rang the hospital up and they apologised for not giving me any aftercare advice and said they would fax through to my doctor the type...
I sometimes wonder if my wrap is too loose as I still feel like I'm refluxing but I haven't even past peak swelling yet so need to be more patient. I can burp also, mostly if I drink too fast. Ask...
Yeah, the left side hurts the most but its not too bad. All of them itch like crazy at times though and I'm dying to give them a good scratch. I have been doing the garden today so maybe I irritated...
Day 9: Feeling a lot better now as the pain is easing and haven't had any pain meds for 2 days. Upon waking I feel pretty good as I don't have any nausea or reflux symptoms, its only when I eat I get...
Yeah, I'm hoping once all the swelling is done with and the wrap gets more settled my mouth symptoms will disappear. Cheers Bill....
Hi Jamosca, Thank you for that very helpful feedback. It's good to communicate with everyone who has these issues, but it is particularly helpful when someone shares how they have coped (or not!)...
I had my surgery 16/9/13 and 8 days post op the sour taste has got worse. I'm hoping its because my esophagus is irritated and swelling causing the water brash to be worse. Its mostly when I eat or...
Just to add I had no hernia on xray or one found during surgery....
I had my surgery done at St Peters hospital in Surrey. I have been suffering with reflux symptoms for 15 years. My sugar levels were high when I woke up so I'm thinking that is causing me reflux type...
I was on domperidone and found it helpful for the nausea too. My manometry came back as normal only the 24hr pH test was showing as positive for reflux. I'm 8 days post op and still have the same...
Yeah, I have had two 24hr pH tests. The first was negative which was done years ago and the most recent in January was positive for reflux. There was no demeester score on the results I received only...
Day 7: Well its one week post surgery and not feeling too bad. All the post surgery blues have passed which I think is because I have rested and got lots of sleep and the narcotics and anethesia have...
I will need to find out mine when I visit my GI doctor. I received a letter telling how many instances of refux but no demeester score. Is 33.9 classed as high?...