I'm at 4-weeks post-Nissen and still pretty limited with regard to quantity of food. Even though I've (partially) moved from liquids to some pureed/smashed foods, I still can't eat much and am not...
I had the same thing, terrible back pain for the first couple weeks post-Nissen. The nurse said it's because of the Hiatal Hernia repair they did at the same time. Apparently HH repair inflames the...
Thanks, both Tony and Denise, for your speedy and thoughtful replies. My chest/sternum feel fine, but am sipping little bits of room temp water anyway. Also trying a little massage of my abdomen, may...
Hello, I'm on day 17 after a HH repair and Nissen fundoplication. Had been doing marvelously on my full liquids, and then last Friday I got the go-ahead to start soft foods. Woo hoo! My happiness was...
Thanks, Sharon, that's a super helpful reminder. I'm at day 12 and sticking to Greek yogurt and liquids. Oh, and a friend made me some amazing cucumber/avocado soup that is velvety and delicious. Let...
Debbie, thanks for the tip on the spaghetti strap tank tops, I will try that! I'm with you, being very strict about my diet and not moving to soft foods until I get the go-ahead from my doc. He said...
Day 6 I was thirsty this afternoon and trying to get past my 16-oz daily limit of fluid. Apparently I drank the milk-and-protein powder mix too quickly, because dumping syndrome arrived with a...
Happy Day 5. My eye dr says I have viral conjunctivitis. My eye isn't pink but it's still unhappy and there's a little light sensitivity. I'm sure that being dehydrated doesn't help. Treatment is eye...
My lap Nissen was Friday morning. I had expected just one night in the hospital but wound up staying two, had a slight temperature and just didn't bounce back quickly. Today was my first full day at...
Tony, how reassuring to get a response so quickly! Good reminder to stockpile some books. And the tip about sleeping on my right side is the first time I've heard that - thanks. I'm used to sleeping...
Hello, my wrap is scheduled for two weeks from today - Sept 5. I've been busy getting liquid versions of medications, arranging my FMLA, buying protein supplement and stuff from the Full Liquid diet...
It takes a week or so for the omeprazole to really kick in. In the meantime, avoid foods that make you gassy or feel "stuck". A food diary can help you pinpoint the culprits. Glad you'll be able to...
I LOVE tests where they knock me out or alternatively make it so I don't remember the procedure. I don't even get anxious about them anymore, because I know I'll be blissfully unaware of whatever...
Thank you so much for your informative daily posts. My Nissen is scheduled for Sept 5....
Hello folks, I've been lurking around the outer corners of your site for a month now, as I was going through all the testing and considering surgery. Now my Nissen is scheduled for Sept 5, and it's...