Now that all the steristrips are off and the scabs are falling off, I have noticed I have the end of a suture sticking out of my skin by my belly button. I had a full incision from breastbone to...
Day 19 wow time is moving fast. I started off healing so quickly I was really pleased. Now the healing has really slowed down. I still walk like I am 102, a little hunched over and slow as molasses!...
Hi Barb, I have. Been following your posts, glad you had a good check up. I haven't posted in a while, but things are fine, not great, not horrible, but fine. I will keep checking in on you, take...
Day 13 I am a star patient according to my dr. Everything is better than anticipated. That being said, I too, just like Barb, must be in the height of the swelling. I am having a hard time today. I...
Well, since I read your post a day late, I am guessing that you are now out of surgery. Yay, it is over. Let the recovery begin. I am on day 11 of my recovery. I found the shoulder pain to be much...
Thanks Debra, yes I have discovered a little more pain and less energy. I am taking it slow. I have my first postop checkup tomorrow. I remember your posts from your recovery and how you had so much...
I posted somewhere, wonder where it went?! I just wanted you to know that I hope all goes well today with the little rug rats. I don't envy all the bending, kneeling and stooping that goes with the...
My son is better today, but yesterday was scary, he went into acute renal failure during the night. First they thought he had an abscess, but when trying to drain it all they got was blood, a blood...
Barb, I will hold you in my thoughts today as you head back to school,Oh My! I can't imagine...all the kneeling, bending, stooping, that goes with the little ones. I subbed in a kindergarten room a...
Minnesota Wrappers! I like it. Maybe when everyone is all healed we can try to meet somewhere! Glad to hear you are continuing to improve Barb albeit a little slower. I understand the itching, my...
Day 7. I am doing great. I have been able to eat pasta, chicken, even a crepe type of pancake, and soft butter cookies. No pain meds at all yesterday. I am back on them today, because I was in the...
Barb is GREAT! So glad you have so many positives in your life. Your posts are one of the positives in mine!...
Day 5- funny story, I had dvr'd my favorite shows while I was in the hospital. I tried to get caught up yesterday. I sat down and started "The Good Wife." I got it started then woke up some time...
Day 4. I begged to come home and got released late yesterday afternoon. It has been tough: gas, shoulder pain, incision pain, and I can't get very comfortable. I can get into most furniture, but...
Barb, glad to hear how well you are doing. I begged and got out of the hoital late yesterday afternoon. It has been rocky, but all downhill from here. Have a great day. Bev...
Hey Barb, where do you teach? I used to live in Benson and taught in Hancock. We moved to Albert Lea in 1991 and I taught here until two years ago (5-6). We have a lot in common. So glad for you that...
Lots of progress today on day 3, the catheter is gone, on oral meds, passed gas!!!! So I am now on a soft diet. Tried scrambled eggs(yuck) and yogurt, yum. I did six walks yesterday, I will shower...
Tough night, lots of pain. I still have a Foley catheter. I am sitting in the chair now, lots better than the bed. I do have the referred pain. They peeled back the scar tissue and then did a...
Thanks for the support Barb, Debra, and others. Barb are you still doing well?...
Well, surgery was about 3.5 hours and they couldn't do it laparoscopically, too much scar tissue. Surgery started at 7:30 this morning and I just had my first liquid meal. Swallowing is good. They...
My surgery is set for 6 am tomorrow morning. So I am finishing up a few chores today. We did Easter with family yesterday. My son was just admitted to hospital for an emergency appendectomy! When it...
Barb, so glad to hear you are doing so well. I hope I will have a similar experience....
Barb, wonderful news! I hope your recovery continues like this the whole way. Have a great Easter! Maybe you can have ham flavored soup?...
Barb - that is great news! I am the rest of your day has gone well too. Where did you have your surgery done? I am from Albert Lea....
Ha supposed to say "Gung Ho!"...
Still thinking about food! Will creamy peanut butter go down post NF? Why can I have tea but not coffee? What about high protein diet shakes used for weight loss? I am eager to hear from Barb as...
I can't offer advice as I haven't been "wrapped" yet. I can offer you encouragement and prayers. It certainly looks as though you had plenty of reasons why you needed to have the surgery. Maybe it is...
Yes Barb I am from MN and the Ladyslipper is our state flower. I am glad the stress test is done. What time is your surgery scheduled for tomorrow? I am also a reader, but read on my IPad. Today is...
I am all set for my Nissen on the 21st. My family will be celebrating Easter on Sat. So I can chill on Sunday and finish up last minute preparations. I think God will understand. I posted on Grandma...
Grandma Barb I am Grandma Bev and I too will be having the Nissen soon. Mine is on the 21st. We will have to become forum buddies so we can compare notes. I have read about the surgeon doing 300 plus...
Hi Keith, I saw you hadn't received any replies, so I thought I would "bump" your question. I am meeting with my doc tomorrow to set up my nf....
Just wondering what prep. I will need to do for surgery. Will it just be no food or drink after midnight, or will I have to drink disgusting stuff to totally empty bowel and stomach, or is there...
After reading many of the posts on this stir, I have decided to proceed with the Nissen. I have many of the symptoms others mention that I never realized might be related. I have severe sinus and...
I don't know what type of test I had. My doc just called it a probe. It was attached during my endoscopy. I had to carry a small recorder around for two days and it had to be fairly close to me or it...
Hi Deb, I am new to this site, and have been debating on having the Nissen or not. My surgeon recommends it, but I was leery. However the omeprazole is not working well anymore, especially with...
I should have mentioned that I also have a hiatal hernia....
I am a 64 year old female. I am overweight, but I do watch what I eat and go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I have used 20 mg omeprozal for 10 years. It does a pretty good job of controlling the...