Hey guys! Anywhere from 3-8 weeks is still going to be pretty rough, so don't get dismayed just yet! I think I just barely started introducing more solid foods around week 3, but even for a couple...
From March - June of this year I was fighting what my doctor diagnosed as a staph infection in my lymph nodes in my armpits and groin (no testing or samples taken though). After three different...
Hello! It has been almost a year since my surgery and I wanted to post a follow up! My progress over the last year has been fairly steady upward, and I'm back to eating just about anything I want to...
No, they can't tell from an X-ray, but you may be asked to do a barium swallow test to see what happens when you swallow....
Chiming in to say that at almost 8 months post surgery for a full wrap, I have no problems with delicious craft beers or carbonated beverages, and I'm able to burp (almost) normally again. :)...
Hi Rae! I had the Bravo test and a manometry before my surgery last year. Getting the Bravo capsule installed wasn't too bad, and I didn't notice it much for the first few days. However, towards the...
Hey everyone! I haven't checked in for awhile, but as others have said it's important to share success stories so I wanted to lend my voice. I had my surgery last August, so it's been almost 8 months...
Hey guys! This is such a great idea! I just had a follow up with my GI doc, I'm about 4 months post-nissen. I'm doing mostly better, but I've had a few relapses of reflux and heartburn that I'm...
I think mine was mostly gone around the end of the second week. Good luck!...
Hey Lori! How is it going? I'm three months out from my surgery but I recall how exhausting it was the first few days after surgery! I hope you are getting plenty of painkillers and the nurses don't...
It's been over a month, and I just had my final follow up with my surgeon: I am officially cleared to eat and drink anything I like! I'm still taking small bites and taking my time, but I've managed...
I had no problems with almond milk, so that might work for you! Something that was absolutely delicious to me during my first week was cream of mushroom/chicken/etc soup. It's the right consistency...
Hey Toni, I was back to work on week 3, and while it was a little uncomfortable, wearing a bra was not too bad. The incision that was closest to my bra actually healed the fastest. I think by week...
Hi melme! I had my surgery on August 12, so I am only a little bit ahead of you. I promise it gets better pretty soon! Week 1 was very difficult for me in terms of pain and feeling weak. By the...
Hey! Congrats, and I hope your healing goes well! Don't be afraid to use the pain meds when you need them this early in the game. Staying ahead of the pain makes a big difference! You're going to be...
I'm three weeks post surgery, here are my responses: Did you anticipate being able to eat pretty much anything? Anytime? How about carbonated beverages, chocolate, alcohol. Did you feel you would be...
Hey Debbie! That's great that you are walking on the treadmill already! The shoulder and back pain is such a headache! I promise it goes away, probably pretty soon for you since you're moving around...
Hey all! It's been about a month since my surgery, and I think I can now (tentatively) call it a success. I've posted my experience along the way in a thread here:...
Day twenty seven Just a quick update, it's been almost a month and I finally achieved my first big goal! I had pizza over the weekend and it was amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing! I'm still being cautiously...
Congrats on getting through the first week! Stick with it through the second week, and try not to get distraught if you notice things getting harder or more difficult during the second week. My...
Three weeks Today officially marks three weeks since surgery, and I couldn't be happier! I think it's safe to consider it a success at this point. My energy levels are getting back to normal, and...
I'm not taking any vitamins, but I have been drinking the Boost shakes with 360 calories and tons of vitamins & nutrients, and supplementing with soups, smoothies, and whatever other soft foods I've...
Hai Sai, I'm sorry you're having such a scary experience! I too had nightmares from the pain meds. It's unfortunate, but they should go away once you are able to wean off of it. The chest pain is...
Congratulations, and thanks for posting! Like you, I had big problems, and often would wake up aspirating acid, literally choking. I just hit two weeks since my nissen, and I'm already very glad I...
Two week surgical follow up I saw my surgeon today and got some good news! I'm free to start adding new things to my diet, as I feel comfortable. The rule is to go slow, try to stick to things that...
This is precisely the point of this test - to prove how bad it is. The logic is sound....
One more thing to update: since my surgery, I have not been on a single GERD medication (I was on Dexilant, Ranitidine, Lansoprazole, and Gaviscon daily) or used anything other than gas relief drops....
Wow, egg custard sounds amazing right now! I will definitely have to give that a shot! I'm back at work today, and so far it's been alright! I'm definitely weak and tired, but most of my day is...
Hey, CupcakeTruffle! Congratulations, I'm so glad to see you're doing better! I'm just two weeks out now myself, I hope your check up goes well! Please do check back and let us know how you're doing!...
Hey Mello, Chances are really good that you have not done any damage to your wrap. I asked my surgeon what the possibility of damaging it would be, since I lift weights, and he said anything short of...
Day thirteen Hey all, I hope everyone is doing well! I'm coming up on two weeks now, and while some things are better, I'm a little frustrated with how difficult eating is. I've known from reading...
Hi Mello! I'm glad you're feeling so well 6 days out, I'm only 13 days out myself. I've been able to sleep flat with no discomfort, I think whatever is most comfortable for you is fine. As for your...
Awesome, Magpie! Glad to hear you are doing well! I'm trying to pace myself. Got out of the house today and did a little shopping, but I'm worn down now and will probably take a nap. Eating is still...
Is the endoscopy today? Good luck! Let us know how it went! Thinking of you today :)...
When I was researching this procedure I was curious about what the incisions and scarring might look like. I wasn't able to find a lot of examples online. I took a picture of my incisions two days...
One week update Yesterday was one full week since the operation, and everyone's advice has been spot on! My symptoms change every day, so I figure that's progress. I'm just rolling with the punches...
Is he recovering from surgery? I just had my lap nissen done last week, and it took me a full week to have a bowel movement. I went off my narcotic pain meds for a full 24 hours to see if it would...
I know it's scary, but after having had two endoscopies myself, along with a manometry I can honestly say it's not nearly as bad as you're making it out to be in your head! The kind of drug they use...
Hey Desmer! I'm one week out from my surgery, and hope to get back to running soon too. I see you're at about 6 weeks now. At your current stage of healing, do you think you'd be comfortable walking...
Day seven I slept a little better last night. I'm attempting to go off the Dilaudid prescribed by the hospital and switch to Tylenol for my pain. The pain itself is more manageable now, it seems....
Here's a picture of my stomach from day two, after I took the gauze off: http://i59.tinypic.com/acvin6.jpg I only had four incisions, whereas it seems most people here get 5. I'm not sure why, though....
My dysmotility is not too severe, here are my manometry results: LES pressure 39 UES pressure 124 (Hypertensive) 92% peristaltic, 8% failed swallows 26% double peaked I believe the intention was to...
I actually did not have those symptoms. In my case, the primary symptoms I dealt with were severe heartburn, chest and stomach pain, and regurgitation. I really couldn't burp - I would get the...
Days four & five Recovery continues to go smoothly! I forgot to mention this earlier, but I was able to burp the first day after surgery, I was very relieved when that happened. I have not had any...
Thanks! I wanted to say that this forum has been so helpful in preparing me for what I would experience. My doctor and nurses were impressed at how much I knew in terms of recovery and what to...
Hello all! This site has been such a great resource for me while making the decision to pursue surgery, I thought I would share my experience in case it helps anyone else out there in the same...
I just had my lap nissen this morning. I was feeling as good as can be expected under the circumstances until a bout of hiccups started. Any tips for relief?...
From what I understand, the nerves take time to heal, and you can still feel the sensation of burning/acid even though the reflux has stopped....
Fantastic! Glad to hear it seems to be going well for you! Thanks for sharing your story :)...
I'm scheduled for my surgery in a week and a half, and I am still not sure how long to expect to be in the hospital. My surgeon's office said "a few days," and I've seen varied reports on here of...