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SeanLa

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SeanLa
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4/22/2019 1:16 AM
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nissen

Over ate before without these symptoms. Does the wrap stretch that easily or are they fairly durable? Thx 4 the response. This surgery is the best solution to heartburn.Goimg to try to get referral...

4/28/2023 7:06 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
nissen

Thx. I tend to let my health anxiety take over. I convinced myself I broke the wrap. Still concerned but I keep telling myself that if won't break that easily. I wish I knew for sure. I don't taste...

4/28/2023 7:00 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
nissen

I didn't over do by much just a cup of fruid 4 cups of water. I'm usually careful but was in a hurry...

4/27/2023 10:01 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
nissen

How easily can you damage your wrap. I'm 5 years in and overate and feeling pains in my stomach area. Possibly breathless as well. But could be anxiety. I can't see my surgeon been too long. Looking...

4/27/2023 8:47 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

Thanks. I had it in my head that I was delicate now. Was being over cautious. You have been of great help :) thank you....

6/3/2022 6:54 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

So light hits and light pressure shouldn't mess it up? I dropped a heavy box on it and knocked the wind out a me.it feels aggravated....

6/2/2022 9:51 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

thanks I also dropped hard backwards into my bean bag the other day and thats causing me anxiety as well. I hate anxiety. Thanks for the reassurance...

6/1/2022 6:35 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

I had a good visit but I am getting heartburn like symptoms after a shopping cart hit my stomach. Not sure if its in my head or real heartburn. But when I saw him awhile back he was cool. I just hope...

5/27/2022 6:49 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Weight lifting and nissen

So I've had the nissen for 3 or so years now. Just wondering if anyone else lifts weights with it. I do but am not sure if it will stretch/break the wrap. I lift 20reps at a time so that i am not...

3/29/2022 1:12 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

surgeon told me to come to the hospital Sunday in emergency. He said he would be working. So I will keep you guys in the loop if you would like....

3/4/2022 7:52 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

I think things settled down. Thanks for chatting. This surgery is a journey for sure. Did you have it done aswell?...

3/3/2022 7:26 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

I only have family dr, he only prescribes ppis and such. Sorry for bugging you guys. Just looking for opinions is all. To help settle my mind....

3/3/2022 1:20 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

I can't talk to the surgeon anymore. Argh it wwas a light open hand snack just below the rib cage. It knocked the wind out of me. So worried now. Anxious. Not getting the taste or heartburn. Just got...

3/2/2022 6:42 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
hit to the stomach hiatus hernia

So a co worker smacked me today by my stomach. I've had a hernia repair. Nissen surgery. Can that trauma cause a hiatus hernia again? I dont know what to do....

3/2/2022 3:54 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Looking For Advice

Thank you for the great advice. I appreciate your quick response. I will try my best to stop worrying about everything....

11/1/2021 7:00 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Looking For Advice

So I sneezed the other day. Never had this happen when I felt my wrap/stomach move. I am afraid I herniated again if that was possible? I a few months ago had testing so I am nervous to call my...

11/1/2021 2:04 PM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

great news. Everything came out great :) He told me to keep living life no restraints :)...

9/29/2021 8:24 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

thanks for the amazing advice. You have been of great help. You have given some good input on my current disaster of a situation. Thanks for being there. This forum has always been of great help and...

8/12/2021 2:02 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

One last question. Since I didn't over eat like I usually do will that affect the results? Should I ask for a re test if things come out fine with no reflux.?...

8/11/2021 5:16 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

I will be getting my results sept 29th a far away date but hopefully it comes out accurate. Thanks again for all your help....

8/10/2021 6:13 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

yes I read that redo's arent as successful at times. That scared me to read that. He also mentioned that half his surgical procedures still resulted in PPI therapy. I am just scared of the side...

8/9/2021 10:58 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

and as you said. The reflux will show no matter what I do. Just annoyed....

8/9/2021 10:21 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

sorry, I just don't want to do something wrong and nothing shows. Thank you sharon. I just thought not eating alot would limit the pressure that caused reflux. I trust you and I just need to accept...

8/9/2021 8:42 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

also didn't over eat like I usually do. Could that affect the results. I am just so nervous I want this surgery again. The acid is affecting my breathing again (not anxiety) Thanks for your response...

8/9/2021 8:02 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
24H PH

So I did the test and am kicking myself silly. I drank kombucha and ate kimchi during the test and my reflux wasn't as bad. I never asked them if that drink or the kimchi could have effected the test...

8/8/2021 5:56 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Update on heartburn after fundoplication

So I had a good endoscopy that showed the wrap was intact, one more test left and that is August 3rd manommetry and 24 ph test. He thinks I may just be hyper sensitive. But I am still very anxious,if...

6/22/2021 2:34 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Cost of Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for GERD

Not sure how to find communication with them. I dont know how to get there phone number. Any suggestions? Thanks for your quick response,...

4/27/2021 7:10 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Cost of Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for GERD

Also how do I go about reaching any of the surgeon suggestions. Not sure how to communicate with them....

4/27/2021 6:51 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Cost of Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for GERD

Thank you stomach queen. I am currently looking for testing to see if I qualify for a redo fundoplication. I live in Ottawa Ontario. Any surgeon information and suggestions is greatly appreciated....

4/27/2021 6:48 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
My experience with Melatonin and Tryptophan

Thanks for the information Mike C. I hate risks (thats why I dont even take ppis) Tempted to try tryptophan but a part of me wonders if melatonin is the only pill helping with gerd? In the study they...

3/7/2021 9:54 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
My experience with Melatonin and Tryptophan

Very interesting read. I am temped to try but not sure where to start. I take a 10mg melatonin for bed already :P...

3/6/2021 8:07 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

Sorry about everything, I just had read changing my daily routine would alter the test results for a 24 hour ph(meaning if I am not lifting the results may not be accurate) If I read correctly. But I...

2/18/2021 5:58 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

I was going to push for a barium test but I am trying to avoid un needed radiation. And about manipulating the test. I am just trying to make it as accurate as possible. I am usually lifting heavy...

2/15/2021 7:17 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

Thank you I will try to not worry 24/7. I will post once I get the testing. I know the endoscope will be march or april depending on availability. And ph test will be within a year. Just one last...

2/15/2021 5:10 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

Thanks again for all the great advice. I hate how stressed I am, I feel so stuck. I just pray I get re-operated on, they are too pushy with ppis (the save all med, in their eyes)...

2/14/2021 10:32 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

Thank you once again you are of great help just talking with me. This place is like a support group for me :) I brought your forum up in my dr conversation today. I get heartburn 24/7 so thats why I...

2/10/2021 9:53 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

I finally see a psychiatrist this week :) But still scared of getting barrettes (I have chronic heartburn since my wrap failed. I cant take ppi therapy (it just is too scary) I feel that I messed up...

2/8/2021 10:08 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

I read on pubmed that ppi's may be linked to cancers though. And a bunch of other scary issues. They have a theory that ppi's cause gastric cancers and a more serious cancer of the esophogus. They...

2/5/2021 6:58 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Gerd turns into Barrett's esophagus?

Just wondering how long it can take, been looking on the internet for this info. Saw something about it taking up to 30 years to show. Just been nervous since my fundoplication got buggy. Scared of...

2/3/2021 11:21 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
PH Test Question

I take mirtazapine,olanzapine and trazadone with melatonin. Never checked. BUT before I compromised the fundoplication there wasnt a burn issue. Now since a month back I have been getting a sore...

1/26/2021 8:29 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
PH Test Question

So just basically go do the testing worry free and accept the answers it gives. I dono what to ask the specialist. A part of me thinks I should just do the test and go from there. You think that if...

1/26/2021 8:12 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
PH Test Question

I just don't always feel it. I am use to the constant burn I had from before the fundoplication. Now I get it occasionally and constant when lifting heavy objects. I am just scared to not get a redo...

1/26/2021 4:50 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
PH Test Question

I did this test years ago before having a fundoplication and it showed massive reflux. My question is, will it show reflux with a fundoplication if the symptoms are minor? I don't feel them unless I...

1/26/2021 3:41 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

Is the bravo test the tube/wire they hang down your throat, threw your nose? I just want to wear it at work where I am more active and feel breathless more. I get more "real" heartburn feelings. I...

1/22/2021 7:07 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

It will be the tube that goes down the throat. Id wear it to work but I stock shelves at a fast pace. There's a chance that I will end up pulling the thing out. I am just worried about the accuracy...

1/21/2021 5:23 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

Any advice on some good ways to trigger the reflux? I know at work I trigger it by lifting constantly (but I don't think I should wear the ph test to work) Just trying to prep. I don't seem to...

1/20/2021 9:18 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

Yay they agreed to do the testing, but the catch is I have to try using ppi therapy before the testing. Hate those meds but atleast they agreed...

1/19/2021 7:18 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

I talk to my dr/surgeon soon very nervous as he is a hard man to talk to, I hope he listens to me, I feel I wrote alot for him to hear out in a timely maner. I dont want him to push for an endoscope...

1/19/2021 1:58 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

I said this if anyone can have some input on if its too much. ***"Please don't get mad I just know something is going on. I want to get to the bottom of it. Please here me out, this will be a long...

1/14/2021 6:20 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
Question

Thanks,wish me luck I hope this will convince him to test me out. I hate how he always chooses an endoscope over the ph test. Scope wont show the heartburn I will try to explain to him. Thanks for...

1/14/2021 5:30 AM

GERD & Acid Reflux
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