My op was >14 years ago now, but I only had soup and nutrition shakes for 6 weeks post-op - then it was pizza party time :) Once you graduate to food like this, you really have to remember to chew. I...
I was on a strict liquid diet (cream of soups and nourishment shakes) from my surgeon for 6 weeks post-op. Had a full Nissen 13 and a half years ago and no problems yet....
Hi luv2drive I've had a few stomach bugs over the years which have caused a reflux like feeling but which have settled down after a few days (or in one case a trip to my Doctor for some...
Hi Sam Remember to keep chewing, and be careful not to eat too fast if you go out for a meal with friends as if you try to keep up you'll risk getting food stuck. I was fortunate like you, that my...
Hi alphabetsoup I'd suggest you do don't leave this too long and get a test for H. Pylori as soon as you can - as you could be developing an ulcer which could present the sort of symptoms you're...
Hi Tonya You are still in the early healing stages of a major operation, so please try not to be too worried just yet, as the 2-3 week mark can be the worst part of the recovery period due to...
Hi lostsub I did lose around 20 pounds right after my surgery, but a couple of years later they all came back and brought their friends with them :) I can eat whatever I want whenever I want (which...
I wish you all a Merry (reflux free) Christmas I've already had 3 full christmas dinners at different work/social parties in the run up to Christmas, and apart from the extra "chuffing" caused by the...
Hi Trevor I had a bad tummy bug. After a visit to my GP, I was treated for helicobacter pylori with some pills (think this was a course of antibiotics?) which sorted things out after about a week....
Hi Terrified Don't be terrified, you've just had major surgery and are starting to heal. It's unlikely the feeling you are having is reflux - most likely this is just your brain registering the...
Hi all Had my Nissen in October 2003 when I was 35, so coming up for 11 years ago. I haven't been able to burp or vomit since, but to be completely honest this isn't as bad as it sounds and I'm...
Hi Grumpysox I was quite into diving when I had my op nearly 11 years ago (PADI OWSI). I was worried I wouldn't be able to dive again, so I checked with the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Medical...
Hi Carmen Gas-X (called Wind-Eze in the UK) can help with feeling bloated. Remember that your stomach is now smaller after the operation, so you will get fuller quicker. Don't use straws in drinks...
Hi Toni-Ann Some people have gone back at 2 weeks, I was off for 6 weeks (surgeon signed me off until the post op review). After your op, the amount of calories you take in will drop and most people...
Hi Rob I'm 10 years in from my wrap and did have a tummy bug a few years back which was causing quite sharp pains in my chest slightly to the right of my heart and below my ribs - but I didn't have...