Thanks everyone. I do have something for nausea but I threw up because of my wretching and coughing (which was supposed to be relieved from the surgery). I'm very disappointed with the results at...
DON'T DO IT AND I REPEAT DON'T DO IT. I DID IT THINKING IT HAD TO BE DONE WITH MY PARA. HERNIA REPAIR AND ALTHOUGH THE GERD IS GONE FOR NOW, I THINK IT WILL EVENTUALLY RETURN....I HAVE SO MANY...
Sure I had some GERD before but it's nothing like the absolute pain and stomach issues I'm having 3 months after surgery. I can't even go places where I'm far away from the toilet. I just threw up,...
I can totally relate to everything you have said. I had my surgery on October 30th. I haven't eaten today as I ate something yesterday that is giving me a horrible stomach ache. I actually signed in...
I am a wimp for pain. My surgeon said..."oh most people only need ibuprofren". I said "maybe so, but just in case, please prescribe me something". I am single and was only in the hospital for that...
I had my surgery about 9 weeks ago. I'm on two different blood pressure meds, birth control pill, an anti-depressant and a PPI before surgery. A nurse called me before the surgery and let me know...
That's awesome, I'm sure you are glad it's done....
They do give you some slight numbing and that helps. I was scared and had anxiety too. I even talked to my therapist about it. She gave me some good suggestions. Try to relax, meditate, deep...
Thursday will be 4 weeks since surgery. Had a little nausea for the first time last week and took my nausea med and didn't throw up...thank goodness. It happened in the morning before I'd eaten...
I have seen the 24 hour monitoring mentioned on here before. I did not have it done before my surgery. What exactly is the purpose of it? I did have the manometry. I was petrified and even talked to...
Had my two week post-op with my surgeon today. I mentioned I still have my chronic cough and he said if it's GERD related it will probably go away but it may take some time as your body is programmed...
Ruby - how's the eating/healing going? I'm eating more and more slowly. Still not a lot of food but my weight loss has stalled....
I'm wondering why my surgeon is so nonchalant about certain things, compared to what I have read on this site. I was only on liquid diet for a day and then the next day in the hospital he wanted me...
I'll start journal-ling again. I was earlier this week. But got busy with work. I have this to look back to as well....
I had my surgery on the 30th. Day 1 and 2 hardly any appetite. Now I have an appetite but can't eat a lot at one time. I have a small snack when I'm hungry. I am 50 lbs overweight and would love a...
Day 8 - getting slowly better each day. I tried a couple of saltine crackers last night and they seemed to sit fine. Ate a couple today too. I'm certainly not going to push it though. I actually went...
Thanks, Alcie. Good advice. Was talking to a friend of mine who is a nurse yesterday and she said "make sure you are getting enough vitamins/nutrients to heal properly and possibly faster"....
Day 6 - no huge changes today - that's a good thing.The 8 lbs is gone, glad for that. A couple of things I wanted to add, in case anyone is interested. My surgery took 1.5-2 hours. I even went in 40...
Day 5 - besides the coughing last night, I slept well. Was able to sleep partially on my left and right side. I'm taking ibuprofen for the pain today. Have been walking around the house but I don't...
Also, I've been using heat and cold packs for the shoulder pains from the gas injected from surgery....
Well it's over and I have to say, I've had some good (relatively speaking) days and some bad. According to my surgeon the surgery went well. My first night home on Friday night I didn't sleep very...
I understand where you are coming from. I've had GERD and stomach issues for years. It was finally suggested that I get a colonoscopy and endoscopy. I thought I had let myself and health go for too...
Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I will definitely have the blender dusted off and ready to go....
Thank you. I want to give frequent updates. I'm so happy to have an on-line support group like this one....
I think I found what I'm looking for under GERD Resources. Sorry for the post....
Hi All, I've posted here a couple of times. I'm having my surgery on October 30th. I live alone and I'm trying to prepare as much as possible for things I should have around after surgery. My friends...
Wow, that's good to hear....
I've always kidded with my PND that I'm going to buy stock in Kleenex. I'm enough to keep them in business....
Hi Dencha, I have had an allergy test, it was several years ago. No allergies to the typical irritants. I used to sleep with humidifier but it really didn't help. I do have a deviated septum but it's...
I have constant nasal drip, clearing of the throat and a persistent cough. Not normally hoarseness. I'm pretty sure mine is caused by GERD however it's not controlled by my PPI. That could be because...
Thanks Yin. I just sent you an email. Would love more info. Thanks....
Thanks for your response Yin. I wasn't able to see your email address. I have the hernia and GERD as well. I've had GERD symptoms for years now. I've had a cough and nasal drip that has kept getting...
Thanks, Alcie. I'm not sure what procedure they will be doing yet. I should know on the 23rd when I talk to the surgeon. It's all a little confusing to me at this point as my GI doctor has not been...
I was diagnosed with a medium paraesophageal hernia within the past month. I meet with a surgeon this month. I will have a couple of friends helping me out as much as they can but they can't stay...