I've actually added some fat in the form of coconut oil as it helps with my constipation - result of gastroparesis related to vagus nerve damage from my hiatal hernia....
I also have nausea constantly - only remember having a few hours without 1 or 2 times (for a couple of hours) over the past couple of years. Always have Zofran on hand but try not to take it as it...
Yeah my fractions were all done on different days so I was put under each time and spent the day on my back, multiple CT scans each time, etc. Had 17 of those &^*( catheters each time. Would have to...
I had HDR as 4 fractions performed on different days with a shortest interval of 3 days and a longest interval of 10 days. My RO told me that this was the best way to ensure 100% coverage with...
I increased my sodium & potassium intake by drinking 12 oz of V8 every morning. I also needed it for the vegetable juice due to my GP....
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Glad I could help. Know what you mean about having to chew food longer. Hard to describe to people who haven't been through it that you had a problem because you didn't chew your cottage cheese...
In between episodes I still have what I call "micro" episodes where I feel fatigued and/or weak but drinking some V8 or coffee provides almost immediate relief without having to lay down. This is...
Following my Nissen Fundo + HH repair I had numerous pre-syncope episodes which also included sever sweating. Surgeon said nothing wrong....just recovering. Finally went to my PP - BP, pulse, etc....
I had laparoscopic surgery for my hiatal hernia but it was large with my stomach completely in my chest and required a mesh repair. My surgeon told me to keep any lifting to 35lb or less if I want to...
Vagus nerve damage can present itself in many ways - unlikely that anyone can diagnose from a single symptom. FWIW - my vagus nerve damage resulted in slow heartrate and slow recovery (heart rate)...
During an endoscopy they may not be able to see much with regard to a very small hernia especially if it is moving (sliding). Have you had a barium swallow test? This would show the hernia and any...
I had 4 HDR procedures and they wouldn't show me the needles until after the last one. My wife was there each time they pulled them out and after the last one she told me she would never complain...
I had 4 sessions over the course of about 5 weeks. The shortest interval was 3 days....
Congrats!...
I have chronic retention following my HDR treatment - almost 2 years now. Earlier this year my Urologist had me self-cath daily for 6 weeks after taking me off of Flomax and Finest ride. It gets...
It could be a result of vagus nerve damage. It could also be directly or indirectly related to your heart rate. I gad my nissen in mid-2015 and afterwards started having episodes where I would have...
Looking for help/guidance on how to address – preferably through diet – my symptoms which I believe are due to a combination of gastroparesis, late dumping syndrome and reactive hypoglycemia…all of...
Tde44, hope the dilation works. I am looking into this as well as my wrap was on the tight side and i have issue like yours.. Can you please let me know your result from the dilation later?[/quote]...
I too was able to burp right afterwards - just means that they didn't make the wrap too tight. Walking is the best for the shoulder/gas pain. I would get up and walk as much as possible in the...
Also keep in mind that the score is based upon a relatively small sampling of the prostate - you really wouldn't know for certain unless you removed the entire prostate. I dealt with my G6 via HDR....
A year out and still have gas & bloating that gets worse as the day progresses. I go from wearing my belt normally in the morning to having to undo my pants before dinner time. Belching was not a...
At a year out I still have problems - gas, bloating, can only eat small portions (max of about 8 oz total including liquid). What has improved is that I can eat just about anything, just small...
Everyone is indeed different and responds to pain in different ways. I'm not a fan of painkillers and only take enough to take the edge off when I need to rest. After my hiatal repair (I had a very...
They can identify abnormalities. As part of the diagnostic process for my hiatal hernia I had the barium swallow test and it clearly showed my distorted stomach and positional problem. Now at almost...
Everything changed for me after my hiatal hernia surgery. It is no longer 3 meals a day but 3 small meals and about 4 snacks per day. Regardless of which meal I can't eat more than about 8-10 oz at a...
I was able to burp from the get-go. Swallowing - as long as it was totally chewed through (to mush) was not a problem. I still have problems if not chewed enough or if I eat too fast....
Oral/Melt tablets - works fast...for me....
+ on the Zofran - it is what I use; I need it about 1-2 per month....
+1 on the protein powder. Also, instant pudding, canned fruit & vegetables, plain ice cream , etc....
+++ on relax, breathe and when they tell you to, swallow. When I had mine done it took 3 tries - I gagged on 1 try and they didn't have it moving down correctly on another try. It is was not much...
I too was concerned about taking laxatives for too long and was very inconsistent in my BM's as well as having constipation and straining. My surgeons office was of little/no help (long story) but...
I can only eat (including liquids) about 8 oz on an empty stomach but at least I can tolerate onions, etc. again. It took until a few weeks ago before I could eat salsa (mild) without a problem. I...
out of curiosity, why can't you have the difib/pacemaker?...
Depends upon the person. If you are athletic - especially a runner - that would not be unusual at all. Speak at length to your cardiologist if you're concerned. If you're not happy with their...
FWIW - 6 months after surgery I still get bloating, belly distention and flatulence...it has gotten better but is still there; my bloating & distention is mostly a problem starting in the very late...
You're sill not that far out from your surgery but I would get in to see you reg doc and check your rate & blood pressure. I didn't have reflux just abodimnal. pressure which led to finding out my...
I could not lay on either side for a couple of months and was not a happy back sleeper...but you get through it. Best thing for getting rid of the shoulder pain for me was a lot of walking. Given...
See your Dr and get a referral to a Cardiologist. My HR was always in the very low 50's until after a surgery earlier this year. After that, my energy level never recovered. I'm in my mid 50's and...
After dealing with Prostate Cancer in 2014 and then a large Hiatal Hernia this year I was having Bradycardia - my resting heart rate was in the low 40's and by the time I had the pacemaker installed...
Just got to remove my 48 hr. one today. I had a lot of itching starting early yesterday but just put up with it...I'm used to having allergic reactions (food, meds) with itching and it wasn't as bad...
Had the same problem - made worse by the fact that I can't sleep well on my back (never have). Took me 7 weeks before I could sleep without the wedge (following Nissen wrap). Ended up getting most of...
I had HDR mono therapy last year - 4 sessions - 17 'holes' each time over a 6 week period. To be honest, it really wasn't that bad and much less stressful than other procedures that I have endured. I...
#1 is listen to your body and don't rush your recovery....
PCa was hard (last year) but my hiatal hernia this year was far worse for me physically - especially with regard to recovery time. Part of which I spent 7 nights in the hospital (6 prior to surgery)...
Last year I was diagnosed with a 3+3 and elected to get HDR. My radiology oncologist had me do 4 sessions over a 6 week basis; with the last one on 10/2014. Due to insurance changes I have had a new...
Had my Hiatal Hernia surgery 7/27 - spent the week prior in the hospital due to pain from the stomach twisting - once they put in the NG tube and drained 1400ml the pain went away but I had to wait...
My experience with surgeons - rock star or otherwise - is that you are just a number to them. There really is no expectation of a long term relationship and that contact beyond the post-op...
I had to travel 2 hours each way - stayed overnight each time (4x HDR sessions)....
IMHO - having travelled to China from the west coast many times - and myself being 3 weeks since surgery, I wouldn't go that soon. You're not going to be anywhere near 100%, what food you can east...