You should also get a stomach emptying test done to see if you have delayed emptying. You also were a bit unclear on why they redo your first wrap? I know you are going through a lot right now but...
Thanks for your seedy reply Opnwhl4. Do u think u should make the same surgeon do it again or have his colleague do it or have both of them sit in on the surgery....
I been having problem with my surgery since the 3 months mark. It started with burping and regurgitating after every meals. I then went back to see my surgeon and he did a Barium Swallow and the...
I think most people call (hypoglycemia) Dumping Syndrome. I developed it 6 month after surgery, It can be very depressing at first but thing will settle down over time....
I had mines done in Toronto just over a year ago. You can search and read some of my old postings. Good Luck....
Thanks again. This helped me so much...
Thank to Stkitt and Dencha for your replays, you guys are angels:yeah: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but I was just busy with work and all. My family doctor is on vacation, so the nurse...
I had my Nissen Fundo done may of last year and everything seems to be fine, but for the past few weeks I have been living in hell. I am 95% sure that the symptoms that I am having is caused by...
I had my Nissen done on may 20th of this year, and so far I think its one of the best decision I have ever made in my life. If I had to do it again, I would in a heart beat. I dont know much about...
I am in Canada as well and it took me 2 months to see my GI as well. I think they are doing pretty good business if it takes that long to see a doc....
Make sure u get enough rest and stick to the liquid diet. You will be tempted to eat stuff you shouldn't trust me. I wish you all the best :yeah:...
Yogurt Sardine Mango Water Mellon Squash...
Mam1298 Not to make light of your situation, but I almost fell off my chair laughing when talk about passing gas. My girl friend call me the Last Air Bender. Even before I had this surgery I pass a...
Thanks guys, and I will keep everybody posted about my recovery. P.S I dont know where I would without this site. My love goes out to everyone on this site. Thanks guys ;-)...
Guys sorry it took me so long to update my status, but I was in the hospital for the past 5 days with a fever. As most of you know I had my surgery last thursday and went home the same day, but about...
Will guys I just got home and I am feeling well, but a bit sore. I have no nausea nor pain and I am able to burp. My surgery was at 7:45am this morning and I was doing so well after surgery they sent...
After 5 years of suffering form GERD, I finally made up my mind and oped for surgery. This wasnt an easy decision for me to make. I have tried almost all the PPIs in combined with H2 blockers. Most...
All the best Babygril :yeah:...
Just be patient and give your body time to heal....
Our prayers goes out to you and your husband :yeah: I hope all goes well....
I will go and see my GP tomorrow, but I know what he is going to say "you are young give it time" . But I find it kinda perplexing that I still have these lingering side effects. Skitt I am not on...
I am a 28 year old male was taking Cymbalta for about 4 months and I stop talking it about 3 months ago, but I still have lingering side effects. My sex drive is my main complain. While on Cymbalta...
Be patient and give your body time to heal. For some people, it cant take up a 6 months before they start feel a 100%. Remember your digestive system has been a bit rearranged, so give it time :yeah:...
Sorry to here that kitt, but deep down we are all behind you a 100%. God knows we need more ppl like u around here. :yeah:...
Not all PPI work the same way. They are all a bit chemically different. One may work wonders for you and not for another person.It happened to me twice, and I had to switch to another PPI. Ask your...
Hesuffers I know that I cant begin to imagine what you and your Husband is going through right now, but your story is a bit vague. You didnt mention what were his main symptoms prior to surgery, or...
Your esophagus might be irritated from the surgery u had done. I think u need to be patient and give your body time to adjust. :yeah:...
Mrmantx I am sorry to hear that u are having problems with your Nisssen after all these years. What to u mean by "explosive BM after everytime u eat"? Do u mean diarrhea? If u have diarrhea(dumping...
I took pariet for 2 years and then it stopped working. Before it stopped working I started getting really bad side effects from pariet, eg blurred vision, nausea and head aces. I tried all the other...
It sounds like you stomach isn't emptying properly. I think you should go and see your doctor and also do some research on gastroparesis. Good luck....
stkitt I know the lord will bless you and your family, and I will keep you and your in my prayers. :yeah:...
Friendlygal I am sorry that hear that you are still suffering. For me things have changed alot. My doctor put me on a low dose anti depressant and my heart burn has now gone form everyday all day to...
Cannon I think you should try switching your medication. Nexium can cause really bad side effects. I hope this little info will help you, please keep us posted. :yeah:...
Jpstjohn I think you should go and see your doctor and have him run some test, to see whats going on with you. I dont think you need to worry too much about GERD your symptoms could be caused by...
Tums and other ant-acids can cause acid rebound. If the Nexium isn't working for you I think you should go and see your family doctor and ask him to increase your dose or switch you to another PPI....
I had really bad back pain when I was on prevacid. The pain in my lower back felt like my bones were rusted and needed oil, as soon as I stop talking the PPI the pain stopped. Watch for blurred...
I can surly identify with what you are talking about Marthame....
Librarylynn welcome to HealingWell, and I want you to know that you have become apart of a great community. I am sorry to hear that you are worried that your Fundo might have slipped. The only way...
I think if it has been 2 months with Zegerid, and you have minimal symptom reduction you should see your doctor and have him switch you to a next PPI . Good luck and I hope you feel better....
Its good to hear that you are doing well Alycarr00, I am doing fundo next month....
Go and see your doctor, your meds may have stopped working or maybe its something other than heartburn. Just try not to worry too much, cause anxiety can cause lots of wared symptoms....
Cntrfieldsmom I am sorry to hear that the surgery didn't work for you, but as my mom always say " as long there is life there is hope". I know something will work for you. Didn't your doctor know...
Luvdogs pain medication can cause stomach up. I think that you should follow Marthamae's advice and use Mylanta or take your meds with a glass of milk....
Here is a good video of Fundo sugery. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wLx0ejd261Q...
Thanks Delz for sharing your experience with us. I like to hear form people like you who had fundo surgery, and have a good out come. It make me better about going for surgery....
Bokbok I am having the same problem too. Its like even the smallest light source cause extreme glare at night. I too need the PPI to for my GERD, but I had to stop taking them because of the light...
The reason why you shouldn't cut Prilosec in half is because they are time released pill, and is meant to be release over time not at once. If u cut the pill you might get all the dose at once and my...
The PPI work for me but the side effect I get form them out weighs the good. I was on nexium for 8 months and then side effects started to get worst. Its started out by just being undigested food in...
I am sorry that you are still not feeling well. For me the PPI worked but I had to take mega doses eg (nexium 40mg x2 daily) , but the reason why I am look into surgery (Nissen Fundo) is because the...
I have the same problem too. I had the same chest pain as you at first and then I started getting acid reflux, my GI told me that I have a small hiatal hearnia, and that I shouldnt be getting this...