Hi Macs, The first 2 weeks, your doctor will most likely put you on a weight restriction. I was told not to lift anything over 10 pounds for the first 2 weeks. By week 3-4 if you are feeling up to...
Hi Everyone! I'm already into week 6 Post Op Nissen Fundoplication and thought I'd share a few things about my experience! Please note: Since the day of surgery I have had no acid reflux, I'm taking...
Hi, I’m officially through week 4 of my Nissen full wrap procedure. About a week ago I started noticing a sharp pinching pain under my right shoulder blade. I was reading about referred pain to the...
Hi Dencha! Yes, I've noticed bread is still the most difficiult. I tried a chicken sandwich yeasterday taking small bites but couldn't get past the bread so I just ended up eatting the chicken breast...
Hi Everyone, I'm going into week 4 of my recovery, I assume I will need another month or so to heal my abdominal muscles but I'm interested in working out once I feel well enough to. I of course will...
Hi Everyone! I'm about to start week 4 tomorrow! Recovery has been going really well. I'm able to lay on my side when I sleep at night with minimal discomfort. I'm able to eat pasta, soups with...
Hi, So sorry to hear your symptoms have come back. I would definitely bring this up to your surgeon....
Hello! Good luck on your surgery! I wish I had stayed at least two days but my procedure was listed as out patient. I could have chosen to stay for pain management but seemed silly. Now I know why...
Hi everyone. I’ve been suffering from sever GERD for the past four years. Had two upper endoscopies - one three years ago one in March. I was grade two Esophagitis and had a hiatial hernia found....
I am getting mine done in San Luis Obispo by eric salinger. He’s taking new patients and very good record. Sierra vista and French hospital is where he performs. Takes blue shield and a few others....
Hi I’m Alissa and I’m 25, I’ve had sever GERD for the past 4 years. Endoscopy in 2015 negative biopsy for cancer, Endoscopy in March confirmed hiatal hernia. Surgery for a Nissen is at the end of...