Hi, I had this same surgery 14 months ago. Two weeks is very early and I would take it as easy as you can. It took me 1 full year to get rid of all (most of) the issues: Chest pain, anxiety,...
Hi, One of the things that the Hospital, staff, ect. failed to do , was to school me on some of the possible issues that may pop up.Headaches, nausea, anxiety, tingling in various areas of my body...
1 year after nissen surgery. You will experience many different feelings. Don't panic. Remember they are going inside you and stirring things up. I struggled terrible with anxiety. The best remedy...
Hello, 1 year after Nissen surgery. I am finally feeling much better. It took a year and I would say that I am 85-90% back to normal. No more gerd, but I had stomach issues. Chest pains, gas,...
Next week will be one year since my nissen surgery. It has been a rough ride, but I am glad I did it. I am a 58 year old male and I don't drink, smoke, chew and drink minimal caffeine. I followed all...
So, 10 months Nissen Fundoplication Surgery: I was not prepared for the after surgery issues. You name it, chest pains, dizziness, headaches, tingling in my arms ect. Yep!, I had all of that. I also...
Hello Everyone, Jan. 11th, 2018 (last week) I had another hernia repaired. It was in my groin area. April 3rd of last year I had Nissen Fundopication Surgery. Since the surgery I have had a knot in...
Hello, I am 9 months after Nissen (hiatal hernia) surgery. My Gerd is gone, yeah!. So far no regrets. Over the 9 month period I struggled with chest pains, Anxiety, aching where the repair was...
An update: I had nissen surgery April 3rd 2017. I am a 57 year old male. It was and still is a struggle to feeling normal. Not sure what normal is anymore. But, things have gotten better. I thought I...
Hello, I am 57 years old and have been diagnosed with POTS. I was diagnosed about two years ago. I was treated for anxiety and nothing was working. I ended up seeing an Electrophysiologist. He made...
I had nissen surgery April 3rd. About 11 weeks ago. Although my stomach is healing, I suffer terrible from ringing in my ears, slight head ache, dizziness. My upper left part of my chest and left arm...
11 weeks post nissen surgery. Getting better. But it is a slow process. I have to learn to slow down. I have found that the more "normal" things that I try to do, cause me chest pains, numbness, cold...
Thank You! You are probably right....
A little over two months since my Nissan Surgery. I have been do OK. Today I had to leave work early. Not feeling all that great. My mid stomach area is hurting. Yesterday I mowed the lawn and washed...
8th week post surgery. I am having some bad days. My stomach is sensitive right where the stitches are. But, I think it is a slow healing process. My biggest problem is struggling with Anxiety, being...
Maggie A, I do eat some sandwiches, toast, I do eat some meat. I am taking it slow. Right now I don't sleep but 4-5 hours a night. I think I am stressed out and don't realize it. Tired today. Light...
Hang in there. I am finding that this is a long journey. My middle stomach is still sore. I still watch what I eat but have gained ground. I understand the frustration about the soft foods. Tonight I...
7 weeks since my nissen surgery. Working 40 hours a week now. It is still tough. I was very tired, all day. Fatigue, slight vision issues and mild head aches are still with me. I have been eating...
5 weeks, 3 days since my surgery. Still light headed, ringing in my ears, small or light headaches, but.........getting better. I still have a knot, or dull pain in the middle of my stomach. I have...
Thanks Mark! It does help to hear from others who are in the same boat. Mike...
Into my 5th week post nissen surgery. Struggling with anxiety. I have been keeping a positive attitude but it is hard. I tire easily and I feel terrible. My chest feels like it has pressure on it....
Thanks Mark, I truly appreciate the feed back. It helps a lot! Mike...
One month since my nissen surgery. Working 6 hours this week. It is tough. Anxiety comes and goes. Today, I was doing really well until around 1 o'clock. I am light headed and my vision is so..so. I...
23 days since my surgery. I went back to work for 1/2 day today. I think it took the wind out of my sail. Struggling with some anxiety. My belly is still sore. I have not been sleeping all that well....
I am having trouble with anxiety. I am wondering if anyone has taken Propranol? Any advice? A friend told me that it helped him and thinks it will help me....
Three weeks today since my surgery. I thought I was doing well and thinking about going back to work. Had terrible chest pains over the weekend. Ended up having an MRI on Monday. The result was:...
Approaching my 3rd week. Had some terrible pains on my right side of my chest. Had it checked out today(MRI). Just some scar tissue causing the problem. I have not taken any pain meds. since I left...
I am on day 19 post Nissen Surgery. The last two days I have experienced severe pain on my left side near my heart. When it is at its worst, I have a bruise where it hurts the most. It just about...
Day 18 Post nissen surgery. I felt better yesterday than today. Weak and tired. Light headed and a little anxious. I did do some things around the yard (yesterday). I was hoping for a day like...
17 days after surgery. Did not sleep very well last night. Don't know why. I know I am struggling with some anxiety. I had problems in the past with anxiety or POTS as one of my Doctors diagnosed. I...
I am tired and weak today. 16 days after surgery. But, I am up doing things around the house. Sitting around you get to thinking to much. I am feeling anxious. Hope it goes away. We'll see. Not much...
Saw my Doctor today. Things look good. I still struggle with being light headed. I also have been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS for short. I have had this for...
Thanks Mark, Your input helps. I know I will be off for 3 weeks for sure. I will then go back part time. Did you have weird chest pains? Everything I read tells me this is normal. I see my Doctor on...
New day today. My chest feels tight. Makes me feel miserable. I a manage to get out and walk, goof around the yard. I think my hernia repair is getting better. But this chest thing is pulling me...
I am 12 days post Nissen Surgery. Struggling with light headedness. My swelling is going down. I do have weird feelings, pressure in my chest. Causes me to feel terrible. I assume it is do to the...