Hi theacidrefluxman, Take a look at this scholarly article that shows the real effects of PPI usage: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2874135/ And another:...
Hi Brianala. I hope you will read my recent post of my GERD/Nissen Testimony to gain a complete view of a typical experience. However I will share with you the highlights here. I had my surgery on...
Thank you Alcie, will do...
Bluewatergirl, Im glad taking the meds an hour before helps you better. I understand that you dont mind the acid, but you really should. There are very serious complications associated with GERD,...
By Request, My Fundoplication story Hello all, I wanted to give everyone a somewhat encouraging story about my Nissen Fundoplication and GERD situation. I hope this helps anyone who is struggling...
Hello all, I wanted to give everyone a somewhat encouraging story about my Nissen Fundoplication and GERD situation. I hope this helps anyone who is struggling right now with GERD and gives hope. I...
Oh I have heard that you will certainly know if you have undone any stitches. It is highly unlikely anyways, but I have been told that when the wrap comes undone (stitches ripped out) it will be...
Hi Bluewatergirl1988. I had a Nissen Fundoplication for GERD in April. I suffered from moderate to severe GERD like you for several years, and I was on medication for 2 years before I had surgery. I...
The gas-x strips and anti gas medications of the like (I use beano) are great. However, these work best BEFORE you eat or drink and most likely wont do a whole lot of anything after eating or...
I get nausea about once every two days. I am still trying to figure out what is causing it. I am starting to believe that even 3 months post op, i need to chew my food to liquid and eat slow. But im...
Hi, Boochick. I had my Nissen Fundoplication on the 15th of April of this year, so I am over 3 months post-op. The first 3 to 4 weeks, your wrap will be swollen, and this could be longer if you are...
Hi, Desert Girl. I had my surgery on april 15 of this year. I am now over 3 months post op and still recovering (im 19 as well). This surgery certainly is not a minor one and it isn't a "breeze" like...
Hi, BrunoG. I had my surgery on april 15 of this year. I have the same problem as you in that I get bloated from drinking pop or whatever else, and I have no appetite after eating only a little bit...
Hi, Katrinaks94. I had this surgery on April 15th of this year and I can help you with your questions. DO NOT drink out of a straw unless you know you can do it without swallowing air. It is almost...
Hello everyone, I had my Nissen Fundoplication on April 15th, 2014. I am ~3.5 weeks post op and was doing just fine until about a week ago. I started getting a dull pain like the gas pain you get...
It is nothing to worry about if its not bugging you or if it is infected (swollen, red, pus, etc). You can snip it off with some scissors if you wish, or wait for your doc to do the same thing. They...
Thank you for the reply. He did give me a schedule, and I will be ready to advance to the soft foods on Thursday. However, my diet sheet he gave me explicitly says I can't have fresh fruit of any...
Hi, I had my Nissen Fundoplication surgery on April 15th (one week ago). I am about to go from the full liquid diet to having minced, finely chopped, or ground foods. What are some good things to...