Hi Trader, As Alcie said, both can be fixed. The hernia is only fixable via surgery. If you get your reflux issues under control, the Barretts can be reversed as well. I had a significant ring of...
Hi Jordan, Sometimes, the PPI's are the problem. They can sometimes throw off your stomach chemistry and cause an upset in your gut bacteria. Since it's not an acid problem, the PPI's aren't doing...
Hi Lindsay, Yup, the esophagus is a dumb organ. It only knows how to communicate pain in one way....reflux. So the burning sensation you're feeling is swelling and discomfort. Peak swelling is at 2-3...
Hi there! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! The Wrapped Club is an elite group ;) Take a look at my post: http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=3347425 There's some good...
Hi folks! I'm a frequent contributor over on the GERD forum and am new to this one. I've had "tummy troubles" for many years and for the longest time, my GERD issues were the most debilitating. I was...
Hi Al! Sounds like you've hit a bit of a setback. "Dumping Syndrome" should be expected. What is that? It is exactly what it sounds like. Your digestive system has had enough of whatever you've eaten...
Hi Gloop, I had a pretty significant ring of Barretts cells on the first four endoscopies I had prior to my fundoplication procedure. When I had a follow-up endoscopy a year after the surgery, the...
Hi Spohie! Glad to hear your fundoplication has gone well! It is not surprising to me that you were given poor diet advice. It has been my experience (not only my own personal, but what others have...
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Hi Ronald! Thin mashed potatoes, cream-based soups, puddings, yogurts, milkshakes are all good things to be eating now. I'm sure you're finding that you're getting full fast, so don't advance your...
Hey Tomms, Welcome to the forum! GERD can be horrible. I suffered with it for over 15 years on various medications and diets that just didn't work any longer. For me, the endoscopy found a weakened...
Hi gloopstar! It is important to note that surgery is meant to get you as back to normal as possible. "Normal" means that you might still get a little hearburn or reflux down the line like someone...
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Hello Michelle! Welcome to the forum. BE, while scary, is completely treatable and reversible if managed appropriately. A little about my story...15+ years struggling to control GERD. Tried every...
Hi Andy1986, The hardest part is getting the tube past your gag reflex. After that, it's a breeze. Did they offer you any sort of anesthetic gel to swallow to try and relax your gag reflex? I would...
Thanks so much for taking the time to respond, Scaredy Cat! This is actually for my 17 year old daughter. Trying to work through getting her stable and on to being in a better place. Between...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to this forum, but have been on the GERD-Heartburn forum for some time. Has anyone here been prescribed Atenolol (aka Tenormin) for anxiety? If so, would you mind sharing your...
So, basically the takeaway from that is that your surgeon doesn't think the BE occurrence is bad enough to warrant surgical intervention. That's great news, for sure. I'm 42. For me, I had been...
Hi agisfab! Welcome to the wrapped club! My surgeon recommended I be out of work for 6 weeks and I made it a point to follow orders. While I have a desk job, I would have found it difficult to be...
Well, it might be that you need to try a different course of medications. For me, omeprazole did nothing. There are other medicines out there to try; don't feel like you're stuck into taking just...
Those are definitely signs of reflux which could be causing the irritation in your throat and subsequent swallowing issues. Certainly something to take up with your GI. If you're a candidate for a...
Hello fejj68, Absent of a true swallowing disorder, treatment and control of your reflux will certainly help your throat heal and swallowing will improve naturally. Without the throat irritation...
Hi dwstuart, Sorry to hear this is troubling you so much. BE is perfectly treatable. In fact, my 4cm ring of BE cells have completely disappeared after a year of treatment. While my treatment...
Whoever created that guide needs to be fired. NO TOMATOES! Or anything acidic, for that matter!...
Jenagade.....my doctor had me out of work for a full six weeks. I was happy to take it. I never had a feeling that the surgery was not a success. The key is soing your research and finding a...
Dani, I had my Nissen Fundoplication back in 2013. I did not have a hiatal hernia and am happy to report my surgery was very successful. I had a barium swallow, 24hr pH study, and manometry study in...
Yup. Broth, jello, apple juice. And yes, they'll need to know if you have any dietary restrictions....
Your surgeon is correct! The folks assembling your meals don't know what you've gone through. All they get is an order for "liquid diet". So, they prepare you a standard liquid diet they'd give to...
Hello Pacificsky! I had my Nissen done at Kaiser Santa Clara with thoracic surgeon Dr Alex Moskovitz. Excellent surgeon with impeccable bedside manner. 2 years later and I feel fantastic. I'm happy...
What is convincing you that there is something wrong with the wrap? An MRI isn't going to tell you much more than the barium swallow already has. What will convince you that the wrap is in good shape?...
Hello Jersie, Sorry for all your troubles! There have been a few members that I've spoken to that are in your same situation (Nissen & Gallbladder removal back-to-back) so I know that some symptoms...
From the inside of your esophagus, yes. The barium swallow confirmed that it's still intact from the outside. This is just to see if you have any excessive scarring or issues inside the wrap. It...
Gastroentereologists are typically endoscopists as well, as it is the primary tool they use in evaluating and treating disorders they're trained to diagnose. I wouldn't be worried about it....
Dumping is common after a fundoplication and it does subside over time. Ensure you're eating the right things after surgery or your body will do its best to get rid of them quickly. Your sugar levels...
I'm sorry you're not well, JD. If the metoclopramide was working before, I would switch back to that immediately as it sounds like the new medication you're on isn't working. The metoclopramide...
Hello jd, Sorry you're in so much distress! But I'm glad you found us. Many of us here, myself included, have been in your shoes. To answer your questions directly, 1. Yes. That was exactly my...
By 5 or 6 weeks, you should be able to get ground meats down with only a little resistance. Big pieces of chicken or beef might be difficult so it's best that those get cut down as small as you can...
I'm sure some light stretching would be fine. Again, avoiding the abdominal muscles. Typically if there is a hernia present it is corrected at the time the fundoplication is constructed. Otherwise,...
In my opinion, I would be weary of exercising this early. Especially exercises that focus on your abdominal muscles and given your swallowing issues. You don't want to make things tighter than they...
As I mentioned, the fact that you're getting that feeling that food is stuck is a good indicator that the wrap is intact. Additionally, you have had a barium swallow which provides direct xray...
Well, you know your body better than anyone else. If chicken and steak are still too much for you, then don't eat it and stick with a soft food diet for a little while longer. Without an invasive...
Hi StorminNorman, This soon after your surgery, your stomach and esophagus are very sensitive to any activity. As a result, you'll feel full very quickly and be very uncomfortable if you eat too...
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Hi Dana, This is absolutely normal. Despite all the IV's and liquids in the hospital, the anesthesia and pain medication really dehydrate you so it's common to not have a bowel movement for some...
Hi Dana! Welcome to the forum. And most importantly, to The Wrapped Club (we're a very elite group)! It's so great to hear that you're already feeling the positive effects of the fundoplication. I...
Hello Zizo, Sorry you're feeling so poorly. To the contrary, I think starvation would make things worse. When you don't eat anything, you have an abundance of stomach acid not doing anything. None of...