Hi Spiral Galaxy, It is extremely common for your husband's recovery to hit bumps in the road. The three month mark (or so) is one where new, more challenging foods are introduced, and this can...
Hi DMO, From all I have read and heard from my doctors, the Nissen fundoplication is still considered the gold standard and best procedure to stop reflux. Believe me, I understand your hesitancy. I...
Hi Rufus, Eggs shouldn't be a problem. I ate a lot of soft scrambled eggs during my early weeks! At two weeks, your wrap is likely at peak swelling, so for most people there can be some pain,...
Hi Alexa Jane, Sorry to hear you're struggling. As someone with a sensitive, reactive stomach, I can identify with your frustration regarding how hard it is to recover from gastritis and how long it...
Hi DMO, Sharon has offered great advice. Surgery is a last resort, but can be a life saver and improve your quality of life. You will need to do a lot of testing to discover whether you need the...
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...