I am 68 and am 7 months post "wrap". It was the best thing I have ever done for my health and well being. Had been on PPIs for over 15 years and had added varieties of Tums up to 10 times per day. I...
His name is Dr. Alexander Rosemurgy. You can find is information if you Google him. He also works with the other Dr. in his practice and has two fellows he is training. But, he is the expert and am...
I am 4 months post-wrap and the only discomfort I have is pressure after eating. I found that drinking camomile tea with my meal helps.The pressure is usually gone in 15-20 min. I had my surgery in...
Hopegood - I had a very experienced surgeon in FL do my wrap. If you are close I can give you his name....
Sorry you are still having trouble. Some on the forum have told me that it takes time. Hopefully you will feel a bit better every day....
The bagel and marshmallow test is nothing. The test is to see how you can swallow. You eat a marshmallow sitting up (after a swallow of barium) and then a bagel. The marshmallow is easy to swallow...
Pat, This doctor has done almost 1,700 of these surgeries. Not sure how many are done a month, but think he did 3 on the day I had mine done. If you would like to contact me personally, e-mail me at...
I had one incision in my belly button. Today I can't even tell. I had to wait a couple of weeks for my first visit. I had to loose some weight first, but had my surgery about ten days after my visit...
I am doing great! Went right off of Nexium and Tums after the surgery. Took out the wooden blocks under my bed. Right now (nearly 4 months after my wrap) I am eating nearly all foods. I haven't tried...
Before you undergo this surgery, do your research and find the expert in your area. This is a very delicate surgery and if the surgeon hasn't done a lot and doesn't have a lot of experience, you...
I had my wrap the end of Jan. All is well now - no reflux or heartburn. The only thing I have is pressure under the wrap after eating. My solution - drink a cup of warm chamomile tea with the meal or...
SW Florida....
Check with your family Dr. or drug store before you crush pills. I was told my thyroid pill couldn't be crushed. I did find if I put it in applesauce it would go down. Crushed pills taste nasty, so...
Thanks! I just needed to know this was normal. Seems like some members of the forum are back to normal by now. Have a great day!...
I had a full Nissen wrap. The discomfort is a pressure that I feel under my ribs right where the wrap is. I start in the morning with a nutrition drink and the discomfort lasts until I need to eat...
I am 6 weeks after my surgery and still having a lot of discomfort after I eat. Has anyone else had this same problem?? I am on soft, mushy food, eat small amount, chew completely, and eat slow....