Your early in your recovery. What you describe is not out of the scope of symptoms I've experienced and what I've heard others discuss. Inflammation peaks at different times for each person during...
Coughing, sneezing and hiccuping are unlikely to undo or damage your wrap. I experienced all those within the first couple weeks post-surgery. -Mark...
Lukas, The first 15 to 20 weeks were the most difficult for me. It was hard to tell if the surgery worked. After that it took a lot of time to feel the full benefits. 14 months was when things...
At about 10 months post surgery I had what I felt were reflux like symptoms and along with that a white tongue. My surgeon prescribed an anti-fungal medication and I also stopped using a nasal...
Take it easy on yourself and try not to worry this early in your recovery. Internal swelling can cause numerous aches and pains that differ from person to person but usually calm down in time. Follow...
John, Swallowing is fine. I still like to swallow pills (Vitamins mostly) with food rather than just water. Hiccups are common if I'm eating bread but otherwise my swallowing is fine. No gulping...
Your right where I'm at. I'm 17 months post surgery. Sounds like everything your going through I've experienced at some point as well. If I work my core with physical activity or any direct core...
Tena, Sorry to hear your still having post surgery problems. I certainly hope you can get some relief soon. - Mark...
McKinley, You're on the right track to back off and slow down so you can heal. Your body has been disrupted internally in a lot of ways. Any symptom your having now will likely change to something...
Tena, It's normal as far as my own experience goes. I just passed a year and still watch my food volume carefully. At seven months I was eating 7 to 8 small meals a day to keep my calories up and...
I lost weight rapidly at first then continued to loose weight until I talked to a nutritionist and started tracking my calorie intake. I was under eating by about 500 calories a day on average for my...
Thanks for posting your positive experience and need for this surgery. It can be such a positive turn around for so many people who need it. And, the emphasis on the experience of the surgeon can't...
Are you talking about hemp hearts or hemp seeds? I've not seen any literature that flatly says to avoid all seeds. Some types of fiber can cause more bloating than others. If bloating is a problem,...
I've read that some people have the tube post surgery but most didn't. I didn't have one. My surgeon told me my surgery was routine and without any complications. -Mark...
You seem on track to me. It was about 7 months for me when I noticed that the bloating wasn't as regular. It's even better now at 11 months. I still carry Gas-x with me just in case but I don't use...
Hi Ginger244, Welcome to the forums and also to the anticipation and anxiety that comes along with researching this procedure. It's very disheartening in many respects to read about others...
Tena, Sorry to hear so much is weighing on you along with your recovery being what it is. What your going through is normal but no less difficult to deal with. I also had a friend who had the...
I'm doing really well. I still have bloating episodes a couple times a week that are bothersome and I need to watch my nutrition and calorie intake. I still under eat if I don't track my calorie...
Kiwi fruit. MuscleEgg sometimes but the cost is high so I ration it. It still has artificial sweeteners and I was a bit sensitive to that so I keep the amount to no more than a cup a day. 'fairlife'...
I cut out coffee for 4 months post surgery just to give my stomach a break. I've had few episodes over the last 10 months that had me concerned about the wrap but they've all turned out to be...
We've all learned the hard way when recovering from this surgery. The wrong food, eating to fast, eating to much. I haven't tried quinoa. I've had many episodes of bloating over the past 10 months....
You're right to question the silent GERD diagnosis because it could be something else and the medications prescribed have side effects you may not like. My hoarse voice and constant cough were the...
I now like the Fiber One bran cereal. I add it to my Wheat Chex in the morning. That gives me 13 grams to start the day. I've added Chia seeds to my smoothies and I've also added Benefiber to my...
Hi Tena, The wrap is pretty robust and while damage can't be completely ruled out I think you're OK. Given some time things should return back to normal. Every once in a while I've either had to much...
I here you regarding the gas and bloating. It's the number one thing that held me back from getting more active and adding more calories to my diet. It takes time. More time than I liked but it's so...
While I didn't have any arm pain from my acid reflux (caused by a hiatal hernia) prior to surgery I do have a connection between my newly wrapped stomach and my left arm. If I eat to much, hiccup, or...
I believe the weight gain issue is more about adding excessive visceral fat (intra-abdominal) rather than healthy weight gain. I lost 27 lbs post surgery and I've gained 15 lbs back since which was...
Welcome to the wrapped club. Sounds like your starting your recovery well. -Mark...
Hi Tena, I didn't need a dilation. No problems swallowing after the first couple weeks which had some painful hiccup episodes. I have gained back healthy weight with some very careful management of...
Tena, I mostly use Cage free egg whites from Costco and cook them with regular eggs in the morning. I rarely use any powdered supplements because most have artificial sweeteners. I buy some MuscleEgg...
Tena, I'm 10 months post Nissen and the gas and bloating has diminished to a large extent. The 7th month on is where I noticed things improving. I can also release a little air from my stomach when I...
Acid rebound is a big deal with PPIs. I was on protonix for 12 years and anytime I didn't take it I had awful pain and heartburn. Since I had a hiatal hernia and near constant acid reflux I relied on...
Estella, This surgery and recovery will test your patience much longer than you expect. You'll need to consult with your surgeon to get any specifics about what's going on at this point if you feel...
SeanL88, Follow your doctor's recommendations regarding recovery. I did start working out at 5 months and have gradually increased my routine over the last 4 months. I listen to my body carefully and...
Sorry to hear how much this is affecting your public life. It takes a long time for your body to adjust to this surgery. Some people are unable to burp post surgery and that makes the gas situation...
Recovery is a long process so be patient. I had extreme shoulder pain for 3 solid weeks post surgery. I didn't feel things were turning around until 7 weeks. The surgery was successful and I don't...
Also, try to take some deep breaths regularly. It's not comfortable but needed. I was given a spirometer and told to use it 3 or more times a day. -Mark...
Yes. A lot has been moved around inside of you. Your body is healing and trying to rid itself of the CO2 gas used to inflate your abdomen during surgery. Walk around as much as you can. But don't...
Hi Tena, I'm now 8 months past surgery and the gas bloat has significantly diminished but not gone completely away. It depends on what and how much I eat. But it's far less than what it was in the...
I had various symptoms over the first few months. Certain foods still affect my throat so I'm careful to introduce foods one at a time. I had one case of candida overgrowth when I was on a nasal...
Hi Estella630, It was the 20 week mark before I felt notable improvement in how my throat felt post-surgery. The gas and bloating started to get under control at about 7 months. I still have some...
Great post kkat83. Thanks for sharing your experience. -Mark...
rweintra, I haven't had an episode of sickness since surgery so I can't speak personally to whether I can or can't. I do burp from time to time but it's not something I can control much. It's more...
Great report Happily Wrapped. I'm now 8 months post surgery and feeling great. Glad you checked back in to let us know how well your doing. -Mark...
Hi rweintra, I'm now 8 months post surgery and doing great. It's really gotten better with each month that passes. My body has adjusted well to the changes. Bloating and gas problems can still be an...
J24O90, I know first hand how unsettling it is to have a recurrence of symptoms post surgery. I'm dealing with some issues right now as I type. I had the NF in February this year and things were...
Benjawood, I saw your previous posts regarding working out post Nissen. Sounds like a lot of caution is needed regarding exercise post surgery. Did the surgeon or any of your doctors discuss the...
Lisa: Just as a suggestion of something you can look into regarding your challenges that might help. After surgery I had a difficult time with my nutrition and since I don't feel hunger I will under...
You'll need to discuss this with your surgeon. It could be months of wondering and even then you might not know for sure because of the extended healing time from this surgery. Hopefully after 5...
Mamawbc and Gayn, Welcome to the wrapped club and forums. It's very difficult to judge the success of this surgery based on the first few weeks of recovery. I had burning sensations for more than a...