Hi Linda Sue! I'm sure you read my story but I only recently started with the classic GERD symptoms, my main problem was LPR. My GI doc referred me to my surgeon because meds, diet changes ect...
Oh no! Definitely take it easy today! It's amazing how easily we can have a setback when we are feeling pretty good and overdue it a bit. Have a nice rest with your doggies! ( :...
Yes that's the one Debbie, good for you on the weight loss! I've lost 8 pounds so far. From what other people posts it seems you never eat as much as you did prior to surgery which surely will help...
Hi Debbie! We were on here at the same time I guess!! That's wonderful you are feeling great!!! Yay!! I think I'm experiencing the increased swelling but it's not as bad as most people reported. I...
Hi Laurie, Yes I am enjoying my day off! Went back to sleep for a while after getting my son off to school. Yes I did have some discomfort on my left side just under my ribs but that seems to be...
Hi Laurie! Two weeks today can you believe it! As tired as I was yesterday it was nice to get back into the routine. I didn't sleep well last night though, I'm haveing some discomfort on my left...
Hi Ladies! I survived the whole day and I can't wait to go to bed!! Lol. I did take Wednesday off, something was telling me to! That's exactly how I feel Laurie! It must be the swelling....
Hi Ladies, Debbie glad your appointment went well and you got stronger medicine! I'm at work, my brain doesn't want to function! I'm tired for sure. I work in a pedi office as a nurse so it's not to...
Debbie, I hope your feeling better. From what I read on here that swelling usually starts around the two week mark. Perhaps it's the gas pains? I was still getting them 6 days post op. I'm due to go...
Hi Laurie, I'm not sure what the increased swelling is supposed to feel like but I have felt a little more "pressure" in my chest when swallowing foods today. I also had a little episode where it...
Maybe try some ice cream, a thicker liquid that may grab it on the way down?? Just a thought!...
Hi Laurie, Glad to hear your appointment went well! Mine did as well, she said she was happy with my recovery thus far and that I was doing really well. She took off my Steri strips and said the...
Great news! I had my one week f/u today, she took the steri strips right off! Said everything looked great and she is happy with my recovery thus far. She said by next visit (in two weeks) I should...
Hi Laurie, I'm sure it was difficult for you not to go back to school yesterday! I can only imagine how busy you are being a social worker at a high school! My daughter is a Sophomore. My appointment...
Thanks! I'm looking forward to my f/u appointment tomorrow. I will certainly be prepared for possible setbacks this coming week thanks to reading posts on here! Glad to hear your doing well in week 3!...
Hi, I decided to start a new thread with a new subject line so people can follow my recovery if they would like! My surgery was on 8/26/14. Here is my first post: Hi everyone, I'm new on these...
Hi Laurie, Glad to hear your pain is better. It's been one week since our surgery! According to my d/c instructions I can start the Nissen Soft Diet today which allows a lot more food. Last night I...
This doesn't sound assuring! Do you think its because your wraps were to loose? I would hate for my LPR/GERD to come back after just going through what I did!...
I haven't heard of Stretta, would you mind filling us in? Thanks!...
Linda Sue, We have to do what we have to do right!? Good luck with the new GI doctor's. You don't want to be on medications for the rest of your life if there are other options, especially if they...
ldragon57, How are you doing? My pain is also worse on the left side, I guess that's where they do the most work but I hope your breathing is better. I was having a hard time taking deep breaths...
Debbie, Good luck tomorrow! Right now I'm still sleeping on my back wedged between two pillows with my head on two pillows. Still hurts to lay on my side or stomach. Keep me posted! I moved on to...
Hi Linda Sue, My GI doctor referred me to her, I knew nothing about her but when I met her I liked her right away. She listened to my history and said what she does is the easy part but wanted to be...
I agree with what everyone else says, it won't work for everyone. I was never overweight, very healthy eater and exercise all the time but have lived with LPR for several years and despite diet...
I suffered from LPR for many years and only just recently started having the classic gerd symptoms. I also have asthma and get chronic sinus infections. The LPR symptoms I would have is constantly...
I just found out today about the swelling peaking around the two week mark, I don't believe my surgeon told me that, I have my first f/u appt with her next wed - one week post op. I guess I'm going...
Hi Debbie, This site has been a wealth of information! I will continue to post my day to day experience or give weekly updates. Good luck with your surgery! I'm a 40 yr old female and live in the US....
The pain meds seem to make me nauseous and sleepy as well. I have some zofran on hand if I need it. I haven't tried ensure or any other protein drink yet, just water, gatoraid, soup broth, warm decaf...
Thanks for sharing your story Brianala, I now know to expect the swelling to reach its peak in week two, if I didn't read that on here I'm sure I would be quite anxious that something was wrong!...
Hi Sia, Im wondering if the chest pain you experienced is from the gas pains from the surgery? I had them so severe the day after my surgery I was in tears, worse pain than giving birth to my two...
Hi Melanie, I'm only 3 days post-op and seem to have had the same effects you had. My stomach is so bloated and starting last night making a lot of noise! I posted a new thread on here to explain my...
Hi everyone, I'm new on these boards. I browsed before my surgery and these boards definitely helped prepare me for what was to come. Any one out there that just had the surgery? I am currently on a...