This is actually my 3rd opinion. I was seeing two GI specialists and now this is the GI surgeon....
Hello Everyone, It has been quite a while since I have been on here. I have been fighting for a nissen redo for almost two years now. I have had two barium swallows, a manometry test, a gastric...
Fundrider, Thank you for sharing. I also think that you gave some good advice. I am thinking that I will get a second opinion. I also had a barium swallow, which did not show anything, but then again...
Hello everyone, I had a nissen about 2 years ago. I had some violent vomiting episodes where nothing but water came up. Anyways, after my last episode which was really violent, (I could barely breath...
Readingdaygirl, Thank you for replying to my post. I had an endoscopy twice this year actually. They always do an endoscopy when they do the bravo test. But anyway, I was just checking to see if...
Hello Everyone, I had a Nissen done in March of 2014. In May of that same year, I had gotten sick off of some migraine medicine (was wretching really bad). I had two separate episodes. Then after...
Sharon, I am so hoping that I don't test positive for the H. Pylori. I don't want to have to take another medication on top of my other meds. I just want the pain to go away! Oh well, it will in...
Hello again, I had my upper endoscopy today, and the doctor discovered an ulcer. He is doing a biopsy, which is checking for two things: H. pilori (whatever its called) and stomach cancer). So I will...
Hi Sharon, Yes, I have tried everything that is pretty much over the counter as well as that which was prescribed to me from the doctor for my constipation issue. There is one thing that is currently...
Andy, I actually am in quite a bit of pain (severe actually) all the time. I'm thinking you missed that. :) I have tried ant-acids and Prilosec to no avail. I was on pain meds for a short while,...
So, both of you had barium Swallows done after your nissen surgery? I'm just curious, because I had my nissen surgery last March and my doctor did not require one. Additionally, I could not burp...
Hello everyone! I had a nissen fundiplication surgery last March 2014. I have mimicked vomiting on one occasion in July 2014. Then in about October, I started feeling really full and nauseated after...
Hello everyone, I am now over 5 weeks post op from my NF. I just started getting chest pains a couple of days ago and now I'm having them again. It reminds me of the pain that I had prior to surgery....
Hello, I have also had a pretty mild recovery. I am almost three weeks post op. I was worried as well about my NF coming undone, but everything seems to be doing just fine. I can do nearly everything...
Hello it is me again, I have a question that I'd like to get a little more information about. How much weight is normal to lose during the first one to two weeks post op? So far in 8 days post-op, I...
Thank you Wendy, I think you are probably right about the water sitting in my esophagus. As for the tremors, I think it is due to one of my medications that I am on. I'm going to try something...
Hello All, Things have been going well for me. I am have some questions that I'd like to see if anyone knows about. Last night while sleeping, I had reflux, the only difference is that it didn't burn...
Hello everyone, I am two days post op. I feel like it has been more than just two days since surgery, considering I did not sleep the first night in the hospital. I'm sleeping a little better...
Thank you Wendy for the well wishes. :)...
Thank you bill. I will be bringing my CPAP with me. Tomorrow morning is the big day. I didn't sleep very well last night. It was nerves. My stomach is hurting something fierce this morning. I cannot...
Thank you everyone for the responses. I am bringing my CPAP with me, so I'm not sure if they will have it on me in recovery or just when I get to my room. I will definitely be posting post-op to let...
Hello, I will be bringing my CPAP machine with me (it is for sleep apnea) to the hospital for after surgery. Has anyone had problems with using one of these after surgery? I know we are not supposed...
My surgery is on Thursday as well. I wish the best for both of you....
Thank you Wendy. You have been really helpful....
Debra, I'm so glad you have been posting your concerns. I'm a worry wart and hearing your concerns and the feedback is helping me to know what to expect after surgery (mine is this Thursday). I am...
Thank you Alcie. I will have to try the butter trick if I cannot swallow them. I cannot crush any of my other pills unfortunately. Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm having my procedure done on...
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Thank you everyone for your responses. I feel better now about taking my pills. I bought a large jar of applesauce, so that should work out nicely....
Hi again, I've been reading through the NF surgery stories, but I haven't heard from anyone who has said that they have had to take pills immediately following the surgery. I am on several different...
Thank you bill for your input. It makes me feel much better. I'd just like to send a note to alphabetsoup that I hope your surgery went well and hope for a speedy recovery....
Thank you so much for the advice Lanie. I will look over the stickies at the top of the forum. I really want to do what I can to make myself healthier. I will follow my doctor's advice in regards to...
Thank you for replying to my post, WillC. I'm overweight by about 30 lbs. I've started exercising, but I'm not doing it enough. I'm only doing once-twice per week, but I am doing push ups everyday....
Hello everyone, I just got re-diagnosed with diabetes. I was diagnosed back in 2008 with it, and then was reduced to pre-diabetes last year. The reason for my reduction is partly due to a medication...
I'm having my NF next Thursday. I am also nervous. I've been trying to be proactive with my diet by doing research on different types of blended drinks (non-alcoholic of course). They have lots to...