Flowergarden, If you cannot breathe, get to a medical doctor quickly. My HH caused me breathing issues because of it's size. The chiropractor never gave me relief and I found the burning sensation...
Hi KitKat, Just getting your message. I had another bad vomiting spell back in 2015 after an EGD. My Barrett's never healed even with the wrap, so I went through a mucosal resection (cut out the...
I was 3.13 on 07/11/2015. Went off medication for just one month and lab results came back 8.8. Very strong positive for Hashimoto. I've since gone back on the medication and my hair has started...
Hello Everyone, Just an update. I was given the AGab and AntiTPOab blood tests. Came back strongly positive for Hashimoto's and I am back permanently on my medicine. Doctor thought it might have been...
Hypo, Good to know. Thanks for the information....
I am not sure if I was tested for Hashimoto's disease. I will check with the doctor when I go for my check up....
eat2bwell, Thanks for the input. The doctor says if I have any symptoms to go back on before the blood work. Crossing my fingers that this was a menopause hurdle. Michelle...
Hypo, I have always felt better at a low dosage. I was even taking the levo every other day. I actually know of several people who were able to stop the medicine but still go for regular check ups. I...
Lab Results 2014 FT3 2.45 FT4 1.14 TSH 1.55 2015 FT3 2.35 FT4 0.82 TSH 3.13 I have been taking the same dose and have not waited the four hours before taking dairy or calcium. The doctor thinks...
I have been on thyroid medication 25 mcg almost four years. My lab results have been normal the entire time. He has recommended I stop the medication and be tested in a month. My question to the...
Sunny13, I still get occasional nausea from overeating or constipation. I use the PSI band for nausea available at pharmacy stores. I was warned by one doctor to not take too much of the anti nausea...
Giani, My insurance would not cover the ablation. Requested twice and appealed. So the last biopsy I had before my Nissen, the gastro cut that area out. My swallowing was affected but I had peace of...
zeldaglobin, I was told there is no reversal. It is even worse if you go back. I noticed a lot of the individuals who heal fast from this surgery seem to have no lower gastric problems. I understand...
Hi zeldagoblin, I remember your surgery was right after me. I found gas is my biggest enemy. I have experienced the throat burn but as soon as the gas goes out the back door, the throat burn...
tom t, Isn't that a teaching hospital? Ask the surgeon how many nissens he/she has performed. Also, ask if there are any doctors helping or are they using a physician's assistant. Michelle...
Usdi, My coughing started 9 months after my Nissen Fundoplication. The doctor thought it had slipped or herniated so I went through numerous tests. It turned out it was allergies and asthma. The...
ldrunner, Painful. Your muscles ache and you feel sore. Michelle...
cherron, I got the stomach bug 2 1/2 months after the nissen. The surgeon never mentioned a word to me about anti nausea drugs. I only found out from this forum. I just had a bout with nausea today...
skyfly, I had multiple EGD's done when I was diagnosed with Barrett's. According to 2 Gastro doctors, I had Barrett's years ago and that first time healed. The second bout with Barrett's, the doctor...
skyfly, 1st generation, same city too. What a small world! I have/had Barrett's (last scope showed it was gone) and I have been drinking coffee off and on since the surgery. Just 1/2 a cup. No...
healthy2014, I got the nausea and it put me in the hospital. Also, try the Psi band which is found at any pharmacy. It is accupressure. This surgery should not be avoided if you are in danger. When I...
Dave, I went to Gillian. I am feeling okay. I am at 17 months post surgery. I lost 16 pounds after the procedure but gained 10 back. My body does not like the extra weight so I am back on a diet! I...
Tami, What is the name of your doctor? What city? Michelle...
Thanks Denise. I rechecked everything with the Nissen. It is intact so the doctors are suspecting allergies or stress. As long as I stay inside I am fine. I can't cough strongly anymore after the...
Denise, I sent you an email with a question and have one in this link. You had breathing issues, wanted to know your status after nissen. Is it normal to have continuous coughing and asthma after...
Hello, I had all of the tests. Intact beginning of the year. Not sure if asthma, allergies, nissen or just plain stress. I do notice when I drink water I feel a cold sensation under left rib cage....
I am almost one year post Nissen. My asthma had pretty much subsided after the surgery. At the end of May, my asthma is back all day every day. I take a Nexium and the asthma disappears. I didn't...
Thank you for the advice. Will check with the doctor. Michelle...
Hello everyone, I had a radical hysterectomy 2 years ago. I was just put on Estrace cream for dryness and hot flashes. I suffered breast and nipple pain a few weeks ago due to overdosage. The doctor...
Dave234, I haven't tried sit-ups after the surgery. You might want to call the surgeon's office to verify. We went to the same surgeon. I was told no sit-ups right after the surgery (i.e. 2 weeks...
My nausea is hardly noticeable now. Overeating is the trigger and I can control that. I bought the band as a safeguard for the future. I have a surplus of nausea medication but I wanted to have an...
Hi Jeans, I had my surgery 11 months ago. I am glad you got the band. How is it working for you? Michelle...
Jeans, I have been looking around for an alternative to the standard nausea medication. I found the Psi Band. A drug-free wrist band for the relief of nausea. The intended use is for pregnancies...
I will add to KitKat880's posting that the headaches are common. I have it periodically after eating a larger quantity of food. Evidently, according to the surgeon a lot of the procedure is around...
MHP59, I am 11 months out from my surgery. Several of us on the forum went to the Heartburn Institute in Lorton VA. I would say you need to ask a lot of questions from this doctor. He has an...
I have an endoscopy coming up in October. After being sick last year, I did all of the testing and told it was intact. Haven't been feeling too good lately. Just in case, I am getting names of...
Jade128, I had gastritis 2 years ago for 9 weeks. No proton inhibitor helped except Nexium. I also took carafate and that helped too. I had to go on an alkaline diet. Avocados and cabbage soup were...
Jeans, I can't eat bananas, the wrap gets irritated. But that's just me. I can eat popcorn but I swallow too much air and the bloat starts. You are at 6 weeks and it will take a while. I am at 9...
Sew Lady, I am originally from Tampa and I didn't realize there was a doctor that handles the redos. I might need their name. General surgeon or Thoracic? Does the doctor use another physician in the...
Ldrunner, What pains are you having? Where did you get your surgery? Michelle...
Hi Jeans, Did you call your doctor and get nausea meds? What are you eating or are you able to eat? Michelle...
Make an appointment and go to your GP, Gastro doc, or even go to ER if it gets worse. 2 years ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with my husband and swallowed a sandwich and it got stuck. I finally...
Hi jeans, I had no nausea until the 3 month mark but I had gas/bloat syndrome and constipation to add to the pain. I am nauseated right now but I think I overate. I popped some gas x and I lay on my...
Where in Florida and what is his name? Does he use assistants or other surgeons in the procedure? Michelle...
I went three times to the surgeon and asked multiple questions but never thought about asking who was assisting him during the procedure. I found out later he used a physician's assistant plus a...
I went back on a liquid, soft diet as needed. After 9 months, I don't get the nausea as often. Only when I eat oatmeal (it expands in the belly) or too much dairy or oily, gassy foods. I didn't have...
Try Gas x. Or Beano. This will release some of the gas so the nausea will go down. I had terrible nausea at the 3 month mark. Oily, rich foods and dairy contributed to the nausea during this time....
Orchidlover71, Did you go to see your surgeon? I went immediately to the ER with the nausea and vomiting last year. I had heartburn symptoms during that time but it was because of the wrap being...
Laurie, Thanks for explaining the difference. Take care of yourself. I hope you get better. Michelle...
There is a surgeon who works out of Lorton Virginia. www.virginiahernia.com Virginia Hernia & Heartburn Institute Michelle...