I have gotten three stomach bugs since my surgery. I always make sure to have Compazine suppositories on hand. They stop vomiting, which is hard on the wrap. Work like a charm. Each time I was taken...
Hi John, I had 4 years of severe, uncontrollable asthma due to fairly unremarkable reflux that triggered my lung reaction. I feared the surgery, and my GI doc kept telling me my reflux levels were...
Hi Banana77, Keep in mind that the esophagus is a dumb organ that interprets all pain as reflux. The fact that the “heartburn” you’re experiencing is unique to post-op, my money is on pain vs...
That’s all great news, John! The esophagus will heal with time, now that the source of the problem has been controlled! Hang in there! Denise...
John, It sounds like you are on the right track! The longer you go without reflux the more you will heal. That was great news! Happy healing! Denise ...
Hi Banana77, Sharon has given you great advice. If you had inflammation in your esophagus before surgery, it will take time for it to heal. I had lung issues (the reason I had the surgery) that...
Hi Anonymous, Welcome to the HW GERD forum! Thanks for sharing your experiences with the group! We’ll be interested in hearing what you find out from your GI doctor. I had the Nissen surgery ten...
Hi Impala, If your hoarseness is caused by LPR/reflux, it is likely respond positively to Nissen surgery. I remember my surgeon commenting on how much better my voice sounded after my surgery. Good...
Hi Impala, If your hoarseness is caused by LPR/reflux, it will respond positively to Nissen surgery. I remember my surgeon commenting on how much better my voice sounded after my surgery. Good luck...
When I had my surgery I was told that most of the healing occurs in the first six months, and the rest takes a year. I was still having occasional dumping at the year mark, and maybe 3 months later...
Hi Rosie, What you’re experiencing is normal. The first few weeks post-op are challenging. Your brain interprets all pain as reflux, so it’s likely that it’s pain at this point. Your esophagus can...
Hi Kathryn, Two weeks post op is a challenge time due to swelling of the wrap. Pain at the wrap site is very common at your stage. With time it will subside. You may be getting some food/liquids...
Just walking around inside your house will help. I had a treadmill and started at 2.0 mph and that’s all it took. No need to push yourself in the beginning!😉...
Hi Rosie, I found the shoulder pain to be the WORST pain of the surgery, and pain meds didn’t touch it. 😳I thought it a strange pain to come from stomach surgery, but it’s absolutely a common...
Hi Kathryn, Welcome to the Healing Well 😊Wrapped Club!😊 What you’re experiencing is totally normal and part of the healing process. Check out this early recovery journal—it should help you have a...