The rebound will stabilize before the test. Mine was pretty bad, but within a few days it settled down. I did drink a lot of antacid until the test however....
I had my toupet fundoplication done in May. Up until about three weeks ago I was progressing pretty well. Not overly happy with the results, I still have to take Nexium once a day, had mild reflux...
Aziz, As it was explained to me the constipation is largely, not entirely, due low fiber diet that is directed by our surgeons. I had a partial nissen 3 months ago and still have issues with a higher...
Jason, I just provided some insight to my experience on another thread. Here is the link that has some information which maybe helpful....
Paul, Here is a long post that may help you out: I had a toupet (270 degree wrap) done seven weeks ago. While it is not as restrictive as the full nissen (360 degree wrap), it did mess with my body a...
I have had five in the last few years (two different facilities and physicians) and in all cases sedation was required. I personally prefer propofol over versed since the side effects are less for...
All - I had my four week (or so) follow-up with the surgeon. Mixed bag of news going in: 1. Overall my symptoms are much diminished 2. Still need one Nexium per day 3. Moderate reflux symptoms remain...
I too had a 270, but mine was about a month ago and I continue to have reflux symptoms. The intensity of the symptoms has decreased over time however. I was on three 40mg Nexium and am now on one...
Hi TimKrum, I did a motility test as part of the work up and it showed aperistalsis, so I do have less than perfect swallowing abilities. This is the primary reason why the doctor chose a 270 vs a...
I am going on 3 weeks now and while the reflux symptoms have settled a little - perhaps down 10%, I am a concerned. At what point did the majority of your day go reflux symptom free? 1 month, 2, 3,...
I did not, however, the two are very closely related. From what I understand, Dexilant is a very slight reformulation of prevacid....
Having just gone through a partial, my best advise is this: Ask your surgeon to provide details on what to expect when recovering. Not just wound care, or difficulty swallowing, diet, etc but what to...
Hi, I had a toupet fundoplication a little over two weeks back and need some help understanding post-surgery symptoms. I had severe GERD for years which I managed adequately with medicines, then...