I had a Nissen in February of 2016. Uneventful recovery and such a relief. Off and on though I had had what I thought was esophageal spasms. Felt like a heart attack every time. My husband said...
My SOB is slowly subsiding.I take walks everyday and have noticed a decrease in my huffing and puffing up hills. I take a pro-biotic everyday which seems to help me somewhat with the gas and...
My husband is retired so he was always home to help me. That being said after a few days I was able to fend for myself. I did stay home for four weeks but I could have used a couple more as I was...
Noisynellie things are going very well for me after almost 8 weeks. The gas and bloating has slowed, my depression and impatience has lifted (now that I have accepted the slowness of this recovery)...
I am 7 weeks post op and still mostly on liquids and soft foods. Tried very soft asparagus last night which was wonderful but ended up with chest pain. May have been gas but occasionally I still have...
prew in a nutshell, NF is Nissen fundoplication surgery in which the upper part of your stomach is wrapped around the lower part of your esophagus. When done by an experienced surgeon it will stop...
I am almost 6 weeks post op and I drink decaf coffee with no reflux problems but it does cause some bloating. I dont drink it every day though. I drink herbal teas as a substitute and have no...
I find if I sit for too long such as on a long drive, I still have pain in my left shoulder. I just have to stop and walk it off. Trotters is right, it does ease over time. It's a little...
Kristen, I think we all underestimated the recovery time from this surgery. I had the Nissen on 2/16/16 and I still have loud noises coming from my stomach. I have been told they will eventually go...
I think a lot of us don't realize how long it takes to heal completely from this surgery. I had my repair the day after you. I still suffer from SOB although it isn't as bad as before. lgse have you...
Glad the baby spoon works for you! I am still using it as it is the best way to insure that I don't overeat or take too big of a bite. Glad your recovery is going well.....
4 and 1/2 weeks out and I am doing very well. Feeling stronger each day. My husband and I, pre surgery, used to walk 45 minutes a day. I am now up to 25 minutes without getting too tired so that is...
lgse I just realized you had your surgery the day before mine. Other than the cold, how is you recovery going?...
Lgse...I sometimes drink warm water with fresh lemon juice when I have a cold. It usually helps cut through the mucus. So far I have been lucky and not had a cough due to a cold. I work with small...
I can totally relate to sleeping on your back. Side sleeping for me always ends in pain and pressure even 5 weeks out and that's my preferred way to sleep. Trying to prop myself up with pillows never...
Glad you are on the road to recovery. Take it slow and easy. Today I celebrate my one month milestone and returned to work briefly yesterday. Very tired when I got home. Tomorrow will be my first...
I must have really good insurance because all my diabetic supplies are free...It's part of my insurance package. I am very lucky. Medical costs are outrageous enough. It would seem that with more...
Marty don't rush it. You just had major surgery. The longer you can rest and recover the better. I thought I would be back after two but I was having trouble swallowing still at that point and some...
Hope you get relief soon! Good luck and please keep us posted.....
Is there another VA facility close to you that you can access? There should be a patient advocate at your facility. They should be able to help you find a doctor that is familiar with the NF. It is...
Good luck in you recovery. Everyone on these forums have been so helpful to me. Don't be afraid to ask questions!...
Went back to work today after being off for 4 weeks.pretty tired but okay. Just half a day which I spent at a meeting and at my desk. I will spend the rest of the week in office doing catch up...
noisynellie my first day back was pretty easy, half day but I am tired. As my job involves a lot of paperwork I won't be going to any classrooms the rest of the week. I have to play catch up anyway....
CaliGal how are you? Hoping your surgery went well and you are on your way to a better, healthier life!...
Also I am not advocating others do this. You must talk with your doctor and decide what is best for yourself. I do not nor have I taken the Metformin as yet. I am not against taking it and will if my...
LanieG my Dr said the same thing and I have been considering taking them "part-time" as well. Currently I am taking Red yeast rice extract with COq10. It has kept my cholesterol below acceptable...
Noisynellie my surgeon gave me restrictions of no more than 10 lbs up to the 15 th of April then no more than 15 for 6 months. Problematic in my job as I work with infants to preschoolers in addition...
It's so easy to be concerned so early in your recovery. So many negative stories of failures and redos make us all worry about our wraps coming undone. The success rate for this surgery is very high...
New to this forum. I read an article or two about the relationship between type ll diabetes and statins. I had been on Atorvastatin for cholesterol for several years. My A1c went from 5.1 up to 7.1...
Thank you for the nausea med name. I will be sure to pick some up I haven't had too much trouble with gas so far but then I haven't been eating much. I go back to work this week after 4 weeks off and...
I have one more week with Omeprazole then I can see if my reflux is gone. It will be nice not to have that anymore....
No throwing up thankfully although I have been nauseous at times. I can't burp yet either. Sometimes I get little hic cup type reflex but no gas comes out. I was also given my prescription meds to...
I have a great network as well. I also had shortness of breath before diagnosis. After the anemia diagnosis they did an endoscopy which is where they found the hernia. From diagnosis to surgery was 2...
aero1 I know things will get better for me. I have to be patient. Something I am not. I was told by my surgeon that I still have a few weeks before the swelling stops. I can live with that as long as...
Lgse0211 So you didn't have all those tests that everyone else had before their surgeries other than the endoscopy and CT?...
I haven't needed much pain relief since the first week. I am just worried about these spasms. I am afraid to eat anything. My surgeon told me I had a few more weeks of swelling so that may be what is...
I have a question for those of you on this post... Did you have serious GERD symptoms before the surgery or was your surgery specifically for repair of your hernia?...
Congratulations on you anniversary! I have seen many of your posts which have been reassuring and encouraging. I am 4 weeks post op and still trying to get used to this new normal. I did not have...
Unfortunately I was one of those that did not get much information before my surgery. Although I have suffered from acid reflux/GERD for years it was no where near as bad as most everyone else on...
I am 4 weeks out from my NF/HH surgery and like you I have gone from scared to depressed. Trying to relax and be patient. This forum has been great for me as I didn't have much prep for my surgery. 2...
I still get scared and depressed during this long recovery. I am trying to remain positive that my surgery (2/16/16) worked and all will be well. Like you, noisynellie, I no longer enjoy food...
Knowledge is power and you have a wealth of it thanks to the good people on this site. Just remember to take it slow and easy. Best wishes for a successful surgery tomorrow....
Thought I would weigh in on the straw issue. I used a straw the first few days after surgery and had terrible gas pains until someone suggested the NF diet. It says avoid straws. Needless to say I no...
Thank you for your thoughts. I just have to remember it will take time to heal. I am not a patient person as I like to remain active. I have started (today) to sew again which I love to do. It gives...
Just wondering if anyone else felt depressed after this surgery? I feel like I wasn't prepared for all of this. Reading these posts have truly given me hope and I wish I had found this before the...
We are going to Disney World this summer. I will be 4 months out from my HH/NF. At my post op appt with my surgeon yesterday, I asked him specifically about this. He said it should be no problem....
Thanks for the laugh! The bandaid is a great idea!...
I agree that wearing loose clothing especially the first weeks is important. I am concerned when I return to work that I will be uncomfortable in my jeans. I have been living in pjs and lounging...
Thank you SharonZ and JoyfulATL. I just need to relax and let my body heal. My surgeon gave me 4 weeks off from work and I'm going to take every day of it. He also told me the repair will be swollen...
I am two weeks into recovery after NF. I thought I would go back to work after three weeks but I think I am going to take the full four weeks my surgeon gave me. I still have nausea and some pain...