Thank you so much Barry and agisfab. I found that information really helpful! I had a full Nissen but have developed severe dysphagia. That gives me hope!...
*bump* I'm having very similar problem and would like to know about redo recovery as well....
Sorry to hear that Tarachriso. I have the same questions about a redo (loosen/change) on the fundoplication. Mine was a year ago, but due to it causing severe dysphasia, they might have to redo. Due...
It's now been almost a year since my Nissen fundoplication! On the bright side, my scars are completely healed and no normal reflux. However, I've developed complications that may end up requiring a...
First of all, congrats for having your surgery and progressing. To clarify, the wrap/surgery swells as a part of the natural body process. Depending on a person's body, sometimes it won't reach...
That would be my guess - slowly being the operative word most likely :) Still, I don't weight lift. I'm just thinking about elliptical and zumba in my book. So I'd check with your doctor to make sure...
I can too. Had mine on 12/23 and Barium Swallow test showed everything good too. We're called the "lucky" ones!...
Side note: the spasm/hiccups are more frequent in last couple days I think. Like 1-2 or so very hour....
Help!! *bump* Anyone???...
My doctor restricts to carrying no more than 5lbs for 3 months with a definite no-no on weights. Though they encourage walking, even running after, but no exercise that has weight/pull/push movement...
Long story short - my fundo on 12/23. Had to stay 5 days in hospital as tried to contain my pain and nauseau. They think surgery triggered my vertigo. They did Barium Swallow and show clearing...
They think surgery triggered my vertigo. They did Barium Swallow and show clearing beautifully. However, I still can't do soft foods. Hard to even swallow with nausea (taking ondansetron), but few...
I've been recovering at home and pain is getting better but still on strong meds. Tried going off onto liquid Tylenol and wasn't enough. I'm still trying to find soft-foods to eat that aren't with...
So I went into surgery on 12/23 and finally discharged on 12/29. I've been thankful that I've had lots of friends to help pitch in to help out. The pain has been managed with oxycodone every 6 hours....
Continued... I want to clarify, that the first few 12 hour nurses I had were amazing. However, I was moved then with everyone on that floor down a couple of floors since they were shutting ours for...
I'm now a little over a week post Nissen Fundoplication. I had mine on 12/23 at USC Keck. My family are out of state and not close, so just me going in with good friends for support. I had done the...
Hey everyone, I had a question about caffeine. My surgery is on 12/23 and they gave me list of no-nos to prevent blood-thinning, etc. While I've been caffeine-free for months, I had just recently...
Pink - They think I have. Hearing symptoms, I can tell I've had this it seems like as long as I can remember but undiagnosed. Long story short, due to parents religious beliefs, I didn't go to...
My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Hagen at USC on 12/23. I know, couple days before Christmas. However, my family is all out of state and can't come anyways. Plus, I saw them a few weeks ago since I...
Hoping this is seen and responded. My number as 192 episodes. However, I was worried maybe I'd messed up the test because I'd made myself burp several times to feel better and also honestly because I...
I had a result where the swallowing works fine and resting pressure is good, the but manometry revealed I was born with an abnormal (ie short) esophagus. Anyone else had this? The Surgeon explained...
Hi Pat, thank you so much for the information! I appreciate it and will keep this posted. Cheers!...
Met with Surgeon today and it's a definite go for a Nissen Fundoplication. It's hard to remember all the test results, but one was supposed to be average of 42 and mine was over 200! I think it was...
This site has been a huge help as I'm researching having Fundoplication surgery after suffering from GERD since I was probably 4-5 years old. As others, I'd like to keep a log of my voyage through...
Hello! I'm new to the forum and may be having the Fundoplication done. I'll start my own thread, which I think was suggested. Has anyone used the surgeon Dr Jeffrey Hagen from USC? My gastro doctor...