Try adding plain, fat free Greek yogurt, olives and sauerkraut to your diet. Cut out sugars and saturated fats....
I would let my doctor know I did not get off the PPIs for the test. This can give false results that would impact a doctor's recommendations....
The thing with side effects is they don't always occur, that too not in everyone. Also, a lot of side effects take a long time use of a drug for anything like gastritis to appear or be aggravated....
Why don't you see a different GI specialist and get an endoscopy? Your ENT is right. Not sure where you're based but discuss taking Nexium with a good GI specialist. And surgical options. When we're...
Hi Sharon, Thanks for starting this thread. I had my Toupet fundoplication in July 2015 .. 4 years hence, things are great! I wish my previous doctors had agreed to this sooner as I suffered for 10...
Hi, I would ease into weights and cardio. I did an incredible amount of walking the first 8 weeks and then running at a jogging pace for another month or so. I did start hitting the gym...
So good to hear of such positive outcomes from both of you. At 3.5 years post surgery, I can eat most anything but follow a healthy diet simply for overall health and I stay active too. Occasionally,...
How has your diet been? Maybe something you ate recently? Sometimes, if the bowels don't clear well, this can happen. See if some liquid fiber and Gas X helps? Occasionally, I'll pop a Tums or Pepto...
It's likely your diet is far more simplified on account of the flu. Of course, sometimes antibiotics will help any lingering low level stomach infections too. Go easy with re-introducing offending...
Hi Rosie, I'm glad you have the option of 3 days. In the U.S., we're at the mercy of insurance companies and this procedure is considered an outpatient procedure with one day as standard, and a...
Hi SpiralGalaxy, To me it sounds like normal recovery. I had almost all of those sensations the first few weeks of recovery. It's hard to deal with and certainly, unfamiliar territory. But it does...
Alissa, how are you doing now? I remember my surgeon told me to prop myself up on 4 pillows to relieve the gas and also to get a good night's rest. And it worked so well, I continued sleeping that...
Hi Jazzy, Not sure you're still checking. But your symptoms do sound a lot like IBS-C. If your doctor's don't consider it a diagnosis, try keeping a food diary and listing what foods trigger...
Shayanv, the symptoms you describe stayed with me for about 6 weeks and got better about 8 weeks post surgery. Go easy with the diet and doing too much at once. This recovery is kinda long. But...
Andante, you'll need to let your body heal first. This is not a quick recovery. Around 3-4 months post op, you can start light exercising. Before that, walking will certainly help. You'll certainly...
DSJP, weight loss continued for a good 4+ months in my case and I dropped a total of 42lbs. Just as easily as it fell, it just plateaued out and I regained about 10lbs the next 4 months. It's stayed...
You're still early in your recovery. It does take a while for the body to heal from all the inflammation. Also, what we sometimes think is reflux isn't actually reflux but gas moving around. Try some...
Carie, It does take a few months to feel much better. Also, since you say the damage was more than most, I'd take it easy and give myself some time if I were you. This thing does get better and rest...
Hey Tena, I'm 3+ years post-op. The gas/bloat does get better - some things that helped and continue to help me is not eating too many carbs. I make sure my diet consists of fruits, vegetables, fish...
Hi Matthew, Going to your doctor or the hospital was the right thing to do. Since we're not doctors, the best thing is to listen to your physicians and nurses. While I didn't have this specific...
It's possible you tired yourself out. You could scale back some and see how you feel. Also, it might just be your diet. See if eliminating some foods improves things......
While I was exercising not long after my procedure (about 3 months), each individual is different and healing is unique. How long ago did you have surgery? I made sure I was walking a lot before...
It's Barrett's - I had it too. The PPI's are acid blockers. So they stop acid from being produced. He's probably doing the endoscopy to see if it's Barrett's and might then move you to Nexium or...
While I've not had pulmonary infections, I'm guessing your doctors would not operate if the infection hasn't cleared. I did have chronic asthma, post nasal drip and allergies that resolved after the...
This surgery can take a while to recover - depending on the individual and their doctor's recommendations. I flew internationally after 4.5 months and didn't want to risk anything before that...
leo77, I used GNC's Vegan protein shake and a brand called Vega too, just to ensure I wasn't adding dairy that early in my recovery. Started Day 3, certainly felt more energized since these things...
Dairy can also be problematic sometimes .....
Maxleonardow, have you tried Probiotics to fix the gut flora? A nutritious diet is helpful but some things like wheat, potatoes, bananas do cause problems for some folks. Also working out does...
cnstntsrow, my GI specialist had worked with my ENT specialist to also recommend antihistamines. Besides allergies for which I needed histamines anyway, we found taking the antihistamine helped with...
Gina and Leo, I had a Toupet but it was uneventful. I was discharged the next day after surgery. And my asthma which was considered to be a physiological result of the GERD as also the persistent...
Hi, There's a lot of stress related to a lot of chronic conditions. As someone who has had their fair share of challenges from tumors to pre-cancer, etc .. things that have helped me fight back and...
Have you considered sublingual drops? They worked well for me....
Squiggy, if the allergens are still around you, you're going to continue having symptoms... maybe the doc can test what you're allergic to...good luck!...
How is your Vit D and calcium intake? If the base of your neck is not well supported, yes the pains can travel to your back, hips, knees. Stretching exercises will help. Try looking some up on...
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Also, if you are lifting things, some shortness of breath is expected. Remember the top of the stomach is now wrapped around the lower part...
See if sleeping with your head elevated on 3-4 pillows helps ... eat easily digestible foods, foods that don't produce gas and see if you can tell if the foods that seem to cause the reflux are the...
Estella630, are you sure it's reflux and not trapped air? Is there any fluid? Or bitter taste? How is your stomach doing? Please remember, physical activity is important to the healing process. So...
David, You're welcome. My doctor told me it was OK to do the Pepto Bismol for a short period so I didn't do it beyond the first month. Also, the gastritis just might be asymptomatic. You are probably...
J24O890, I'm 2.5 years post surgery! So, I'm really very well, thank you. I know you're just 10 months in; so there's still a lot going on. Give it time - it will all get better. If you are able to...
chris909, you should speak to your doctor about when's the best time to repair the hiatal hernia since we're not doctors and only s/he is familiar with your case. Also, not every HH requires repair;...
Please watch what you eat so your bouts of food poisoning aren't frequent. Food poisoning has many other implications too. Eat right and take care of your health at all times. Carry an anti-nausea...
The cup is really small and they make you sip or take a swig .. maybe a couple of times. This will NOT break the wrap. I know you're going through a lot this early in your recovery but please don't...
Dennis, do you work out? Make sure you're getting some form of exercise - or at the very least walking at least 20 mins after each meal. See if liquids will help. And a cup or two of chamomile tea...
J24O890, the mini burps are just air needing to get out. After all, there is a wrap now and the breakdown of proteins can be a bit difficult. Also the breakdown of grains. So continue to eat right...
Frycat, good luck! All will be well!!...
Try to continue eating soft foods - not the way we had to after the surgery and liquid diet but just softer foods - with gravies and soups. OR drink something with your meals - low sodium tomato...
The knot in the stomach is something I experienced too - I had a TF in 2015. But what helped me was drinking some prune juice. Hope that helps! Good luck!!...
Gerdy, glad you're doing well. You could also take a chewable antacid without needing to go to PPI's if after you make dietary modifications and exercise you feel a mild return of symptoms....
Don't worry so much. I had to change a number of PPI's since most work well for a bit and then the body gets a little too used to them. Also, folks forget they have to be eating right all the time...
Hi Winsey, I had the TF in July of 2015 when I was in my mid-40's. I wouldn't read everyone's experiences and feel overwhelmed since everyone's experience, I believe, is unique. And reading them...