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11/21/2017 9:29 PM
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By His Grace

Hi. I have had autoiummune hepatitis for over six years. I take 50 mg. Imuran daily and my ALT and AST have been under good control. However, recent labs showed a slight spike in these enzymes. This...

5/6/2021 8:50 PM

Hepatitis
ByHisGrace

Another question I hope someone can advise me on: Had open hiatial hernia surgery and toupet wrap two years ago. It is past time for me to have a colonoscopy and due to some constipation issues, I...

2/14/2020 8:03 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
ByHisGrace

Over two years ago I had hiatial hernia repair with toupet wrap --it was done as an open abdominal surgery. It took me quite awhile to recover due to my age and I think I had weak, abdominal core...

2/11/2020 3:54 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
final post

Just a final post on this forum , bringing good wishes to all. I am doing well after the surgery in many ways --breathing improved, am off Prilosec.. ( 9 mo. post op) However, mine was an open...

8/3/2018 2:03 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
exercise 8 months post op

Hello to all. I had surgery for a large paraesophageal hernia with lengthening of esophagus 9 months ago. I had to have an open surgery for this. I had the surgery due to shortness of breath, mucous...

7/23/2018 7:25 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

Donna Marie, I hadn't posted for awhile; I just did a post titled six months post surgery. As usual, I rambled!! But, I hadn't seen any updates from you for awhile and was concerned. I'm sorry you...

4/21/2018 7:59 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
6 months post surgery

Hello to all with a special note to DonnaMarie and Emmons. Forgive me if this post is a repeat. I am not too good at navigating the forum. Tried to post earlier but it did not seem to go through, so...

4/21/2018 12:18 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

Hi. Today, I tried to do a post that could be read by everyone on this forum, with a special notation to Emmons and DonnaMarie in the greeting. I am not very efficient in using the forum and it...

4/20/2018 3:30 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

Hello Emmons, DonnaMarie, and others: I haven't posted for awhile. Just read posts from Emmons and Donna Marie and sorry that you still have issues to deal with. I wish you the very best. I'll post...

4/20/2018 12:31 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

DonnaMarie, Hope you recent appointment with surgeon went well and was encouraging. Just wanted you to know I had thought of you. Best wishes and have a blessed Easter. ByHisGrace : )...

3/27/2018 8:19 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

DonnaMarie: I hope you had a satisfactory appointment with ENT and perhaps got some answers. Will be wishing you a good appointment with your surgeon also. I hope he has some reassuring answers. This...

3/20/2018 12:06 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

Hello DonnaMarie: I am sorry that you are having these difficulties. This recovery seems to be long with varied issues for different people. I hope as more time passes, that you will feel much...

3/19/2018 10:08 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Now 3 1/2 months after surgery, continued problems - update 5/19

Hello Emmons: I know how it is to feel discouraged and wonder how things are going. I am limited in what I can offer but I can tell you that at one month, I was still eating pretty bland, soft foods...

3/19/2018 12:00 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
how long for discomfort at base of sternum

Here I am, posting again, and hoping for any input anyone can give. Four and a half months ago, I had repair of 8 cm paraesophageal hiatial hernia, along with toupet wrap and collis procedure to...

3/19/2018 11:28 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
fibromylgia and shortness of breath

straydog, Thank you so much for posting the info to help me review previous threads by Alcie. I am new to using forums and sites like this, so all help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help...

3/2/2018 11:14 AM

Fibromyalgia
fibromylgia and shortness of breath

Rockon: Thank you for taking time to consider my post and for your reply. I appreciate all the information you shared; the adrenal insufficiency really seems like a likely match for me. I am assuming...

3/2/2018 8:25 AM

Fibromyalgia
fibromylgia and shortness of breath

Ljm: Thank you for your reply and the information. The mat and unit you mentioned sound good; will look into those. Hope you are having a good day. Thanks again....

2/28/2018 3:51 PM

Fibromyalgia
fibromylgia and shortness of breath

Sherrine, Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your input, information and also your kindness. I will be checking out the "Fibro 101" and also info. on costochondritis. I continue to hope that the...

2/28/2018 1:16 PM

Fibromyalgia
fibromylgia and shortness of breath

I hope this post is going to the fibromyalgia group. I've been on the gerd forum for past months. I have had fibromyalgia for years, but the past several years, my muscle pain has been much better....

2/27/2018 6:52 AM

Fibromyalgia
tight discomfort at base of sternum after surgery

Alcie, Thanks so much for responding. Can you tell me how to go about finding some of your old posts to read? I have tried but haven't had any success. Again, thank you ; you have given me...

2/25/2018 9:35 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Alcie; Hiatial surgery question

Alcie, Are you still on any of the forums? It seemed you may have posted a lot of information on gerd in the past but I don't know how to access all your old posts.. I have posted some questions and...

2/20/2018 10:39 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
tight discomfort at base of sternum after surgery

Had an open repair of paraesophageal hernia and Toupet four months ago. Am doing well overall, but still having a tight, heavy feeling, pulling discomfort at base of sternum, at the top of the...

2/20/2018 12:44 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
tightness at base of sternum, sore rib cage and abdomen

Hello. Hope this finds each of you doing well. Three months ago, at age 69, I had the following: repair of 8 cm hiatial hernia, Toupet wrap, and Lengthening of esophagus. The surgeon did the hernia...

2/4/2018 9:18 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
my experience: use caution in surgery for breathing issues

Leo and Sharon, Thanks for your replies, input and kindness. Will post again in a few weeks or months with update. In the meantime, best wishes to all and have a blessed and Merry Christmas....

12/21/2017 9:21 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
my experience: use caution in surgery for breathing issues

I had an open surgery 7 weeks ago at Cleveland Clinic for an 8 cm hiatial hernia with one half of stomach trapped up in my chest. Surgeon repaired the hernia, did a 270 degree wrap and also...

12/19/2017 8:54 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Discouraged: same symptoms 6 weeks post op as before surgery

Sharon, I am new to this; tried to reply a few minutes ago but am not sure I did it correctly -- so, here goes again. Thank you for your reply to me. It was very kind of you. I am hoping that...

12/13/2017 3:09 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Discouraged: same symptoms 6 weeks post op as before surgery

Getting discouraged. Wondering if anyone has had similar situation in recovery. Had surgery 6 weeks ago at Cleveland Clinic with very good surgeon(good surgeon, but he did not tell me much about...

12/13/2017 8:52 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Did anyone have the Open surgery for hiatial hernia and wrap

Hi. It seems most people have laproscopic surgery. I had the open surgery 5 1/2 weeks ago to repair hiatial hernia, partial wrap and lengthening of esophagus. I would like to hear from others who...

12/8/2017 1:07 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
heart palpatations after hiatial hernia surgery

I had an "open" surgery to repair hiatial hernia, partial stomach wrap, and lengthening of esophagus four weeks ago. I had the surgery due to having shortness of breath and mucous in throat with...

11/26/2017 9:23 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
short of breath climbing stairs after hiatial hernia surgery

I had posted earlier about my atypical symptoms of shortness of breath due to a large hiatial hernia. After heart/lung issues were ruled out, this was the symptom that led me to go ahead with the...

11/26/2017 6:26 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
excessive flatulance after hiatial surgery and wrap

Thank you for taking time to reply and for the advice/info. Will look into the diet guidelines you suggested. Have a nice day....

11/24/2017 11:47 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
excessive flatulance after hiatial surgery and wrap

I had an "open" hiatial hernia surgery and stomach wrap almost 4 weeks ago. I am having lots of uncontrollable flatulence. It is embarrassing and I hesitate to be out in public because of this. Is...

11/23/2017 8:54 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Essential Tremors

Many thanks for your thoughtfulness in sending this additional info. Best wishes to you....

11/23/2017 4:08 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Essential Tremors

Thank you so much for taking time to reply. I have noted the medication you mentioned and will speak to family doctor about it at the next visit. We send good wishes to you and your husband as you...

11/23/2017 7:38 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Essential Tremors

My husband has had essential tremor for years and it has gradually worsened. He is age 70 now and has visible tremors in his hands. He feels the sensation of tremor or a vibration feeling internally...

11/22/2017 10:06 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
shortness of breath remains three weeks after hiatial hernia surgery

Sharon Z: Thank you for your reply. It is encouraging to hear that your breathing issues were helped by the surgery and I appreciate your encouragement that things will get better with time. Thanks...

11/22/2017 9:17 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
shortness of breath remains three weeks after hiatial hernia surgery

Doctors determined that I had an atypical symptom of hiatial hernia which was shortness of breath. Besides this, my only other symptom was hoarseness. After heart issues were ruled out, I had an open...

11/21/2017 9:49 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
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