Hi All, I had a Nissen Fundoplication around two years ago, which i shared with you all, and got some gracious support and advice: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=3216089 A...
Good Luck Pink! I'm so glad u r doing surgery. I predict the your swallowing problems will be much better than what u expect. Look forward to hearing from u on the other side Jason...
Hi All, Just writing with a 5 week update. Doing very well with recovery, the fatigue i reported last time is mostly gone. My stomach has also settled a lot. I have found the bloating and flatulence...
Hi All, Just a quick update. I am now at 3 weeks post surgery. As far as physical recovery goes, i certainly did experience bouts of fatigue in the last week. I had to have a couple of afternoon...
Hi Dnat, Honoured to be your first post! I too felt quite devastated at my first barret's diagnosis. I have subsequently learned that its not all that bad. In your case i think you should be happy...
Hi All, Just thought i would give everyone an update on how I am going. I am now at two weeks since the surgery. I have to say that as far as my physical recovery goes, it could not be better. I...
thanks Bill, I had another choking episode last night with what felt like reflux in the back of my throat again. I am trying to stay positive as I can get a bit fatalistic and allow myself to think...
Thanks Denise for all your advice... you dedication to helping others through their recovery is inspiring. Bill: You were right to expect almost anything. My recovery has been fairly standard until...
Thanks Pink. Please also let us know when/if your surgery happens. Good luck! Lori: my Dr. prescribed some anti nausea drugs (zofran) for me to take home. Phil: the surgery appears to fix the burping...
lori, Don't worry about the burping it just feels strange and mildly uncomfortable. And hey I'm only at day 2 so it will likely get better. A small price to pay for being reflux free. Jason...
Oh and I forgot to say last night I slept on my back and didn't get up choking!!! First time in 3 years!! Also I feel my stomach pushing gas up through the wrap ( which actually hurts) but it never...
Hi all, Well I made it to the other side! So relieved! The surgery went very well according to my surgeon. I had a 360 degree wrap. Iam now 1.5 days out and already at home. Because I have poor...
Hi Guys, Sitting in the waiting room now, waiting for Fundoplication surgery in 2 hrs! See u on the other side. Jason...
Thanks LPR, Sorry to hear this happened to you. I have read a few academic studies on fundos with motility problems with sample sizes of one hundred patients or more, and from those it would appear...
Hi Pink, Sorry i misunderstood your initial question. With my motility symptoms, its actually quite strange. Before the manometry i didnt even realise i had any symptoms, as i thought it was just...
Hi Pink, My main reflux symptom is night time chocking (laryngospasm), asthma, voice problems and excessive burping. The motility problem can make things worse as reflux material doesn't clear very...
Hi Bill, I saw my surgeon and he explained that in his experience, patients with my problem have no more increased risk of complications/side effects from the surgery that anyone else. He said that...
Hi Pink, I saw my surgeon and he explained that in his experience, patients with my problem have no more increased risk of complications/side effects from the surgery that anyone else. He said that...
Thanks Denise! Appreciate your response. I just received thereports from my manometry and while the nurse told me they looked fine at the time, the report says i have a serious motility problem in my...
Hi Guys, I have been suffering severe GERD symptoms for years, mainly being night time choking, burping, asthma, laryngitis. I have been working myself up to get the fundoplication done, which is...
I have it almost every night. it is a shockingly bad experience. Like other posts say, its like your airway has totally closed. It forces you to suck air in through the obstruction in your vocal...
As far as i know, the doctors experience and past success rates is very important. There are some vital tests you need to do. The manometry will be important, because it will show if your lower...
Hi All, First of all, I am eternally grateful that this forum exists, as it has helped me greatly in deciding on the surgery and setting my expectations for it. I am a 35yr old male from Sydney,...