TIF and hiatal hernia surgery (1 year post surgery - diet specific)

In this video I most specifically discussed diet and what the diet was like initially post surgery & during the recovery period as well as one year later.

[@elizabethherbert2507]

10/19/2023 Thank you for sharing your Hiatal surgery experience. I'm starting to have problems with mine almost daily your advice is greatly appreciated.

[@frank_umm]

Oh no! What is happening? Glad I could help in some way.

[@luiscrespo9902]

Frank, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@lpnjan7246]

I am glad your surgery went well because mine did not. My hernia and TIFF put me in the ICU for 3 days hooked up to life support. Collapsed lung, 6cm rip in my esophophaus that had to be surgically stabalized, could not be repaired had to heal on it's own. Had to have a feeding tube put in and could not have anthing by mouth not even an ice chip for months until the hole in my esphagus closed on it's own. I was unable to find a lawyer to sue for all the paiin and discomfort I had after this was done. My life has become a living nightmare my bowels and abdominal issues have gone out of sight now and I can't eat hardly anything my chest and throat hurt from the scaring from the rip in the esophagus and the surgery. I am a bitter person as you can tell. And I still have GERD

[@frank_umm]

So sorry to hear that.

[@pamtrampe7721]

What went wrong was your surgeon experienced? What a nightmare

[@ryeann2567]

Did you suffer from the globus sensation prior to surgery? Globus is the sensation of something stuck in the throat. Some describe it as fullness or pressure in the throat.

[@frank_umm]

Absolutely! That is no longer an issue for me either.

[@msGenerous0]

Thank you for sharing, really appreciate it

[@L_G_Brandon]

Im getting this done next month hopefully everything comes out good . I also have problems with my esophagus motility because of all that acid that destroy me inside

[@ginab.5904]

Thanks Frank 😊

[@Thunderstruck773]

Thank you very much for sharing. Giving me hope ❤️

[@frank_umm]

Great! That's all I want!

[@carolynsopko1061]

Thx Frank for your answer ! Great to hear not much pain -and you had a paraesophgeal hernia like me ? Dr. said he will do 5 laparoscopic incisions -you had that also ? Thx !

[@suddeneye9836]

Hi, thanks for sharing...Which procedure? Toupet? Nissen? Watson? Swallowing issues?

[@Seg302]

Hey as you mentioned your parasympathic nervous system get ramped up... Is that happened after endoscopic procedure? And how does doctor deals with it? I'm suffering with heart palpitations for almost a year... And previously a year back ago I also undergone hiatus hernia repair. Please let us know what kind of doctors deals with parasympathic nervous system and what kind of medication you got prescribed for those 2days!

[@jmera3789]

Apreciate your testimonie

[@carolynsopko1061]

Any one else have the above done ? What was your discomfort level after ? Thx to Frank and everyone who answers ! 💜

[@carolynsopko1061]

Hi Frank ! Thx so much for sharing --I am having surgery on th 19 th of this month -for a paraesophageal hernia - Three times -I felt like my throat was closed off -was very scary -First time I am seeing your video -How was your discomfort level after surgery ? Thx ahead of time for your answer !

[@frank_umm]

I mentioned in one video but I'm not sure which. Pain was fine. I didn't even take pain meds, just Tylenol. It was for me not the issue. Far more a problem was the liquid diet. That was just awful at the end. May vary by person of course but I didn't have much pain at all. I was sore, yes, but the pain was low.

[@franhar8292]

Did anyone have esophagus spasms after the surgery? Thank you.

[@MateuszOstrowski-rw9mm]

Hi Frank, nice to see you enjoying your Mountain Dew. How are you doing this days?

[@franhar8292]

What were your symptoms regarding your parasympic nervous system. Thank youm

[@brandonyoungsioux7459]

I’m on a week and half of soft liquid and this sucks, but is well worth it

[@kevindecker9444]

When I had my hernia repaired I could not eat solid foods without fighting to swallow for at least a month. I dropped from 178 to 150 lbs. I often had hiccups a lot. If I tried to eat too much at once I would have to spit it back up. I think it took several months for me to even get back to eating normal food. Now 6 months later. Reflux is back with a vengeance. My throat feels like it has been sandpapered as I type. My voice is so hoarse. I have gone days without food due to suffering nausea. My wife is an RN and her bitch is surgeons who just want to cut. So I get no support from her. Only bitching about unnecessary surgery. She has no idea how bad I feel. It doesn't matter what I eat. I suffer from heartburn.

[@teethofthelamb]

It’s been recommended that I have the surgery like Frank had, however I’m going to decline after seeing the misery that he’s endured and his nervous system sounds like a post surgery occurrence, sounds like something new that Frank didn’t have before. I’m relativly healthy other than acid reflux which can be managed with antacids and moderately watching what and how much I eat. Frank you don’t look very healthy after one year out, you looked much healthier before. Thanks for letting us hear how it went and I hope e you totally recover. What is the parasympathetic nervous system? Your parasympathetic nervous system is part of your autonomic nervous system. It could be called your “automatic” nervous system, as it’s responsible for many functions that you don’t have to think about to control. This can include control of your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, urination and sweating, among other functions. The only way your Parasympathetic nervous system could have been damaged is through trauma such as a severe blunt accident, however, since this followed your surgery then it’s safe to say they cut some of the nerves that control this automatic nervous system, doubtful that it will recover especially if the nerves were severed. you might consider a law suit.

[@frank_umm]

Thanks for the compliment...😕 or not. Not sure if you just want a response, or what you are after, but careful about what you say about what I look like and that 'I don't look healthy'. Maybe you were not after attacking what I look like but just know that I won't deal with nonsense or trolls and can make comments go away with the snap of a finger. I am not making videos to be judged on what I look like. I do it to try to help people understand what my journey was like and what I went through so they are aware what they might expect if they do it. Maybe it helps, maybe it does not, and maybe, like you, they decide not to go through the surgery, but all i am after is trying to help and share some of the things I went through. After I was cleared from restrictions. I started to be able to eat normally again and lift weights and exercise. I had lost about 15-20 lbs due to the surgery and diet restrictions but slowly and safely, I put the weight back on and added 5-10 lbs of muscle mass. So while you might think I dont look healthy, please keep the negativity about my body to yourself. I could show you what truly look like after putting the weight and muscle back on but I dont need to. I dont exercise for anyone to see what I look like with my shirt off. I do it for me. Looking unhealthy was hard for me mentally and physically and if someone attacks how I look, I am going to take exception. I dont need or want to hear that. If someone expects not to lose weight or look 'sickly' after this surgery, I would say they are fooling themselves. Weight loss is just going to happen, unless your doc does not give you such stringent diet restrictions. Even then, weight loss is just going to happen imo. Watch more of my recent videos to see how i am doing now. 2 year update - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3THqZ6BoJeEjZI 900+ day update - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHFqnaAl5uZebM I'd say I am MORE than recovered at this point. As I believe i mention in some videos, I feel very normal at this point. I am not stupid, so i don't go and drink jalapeno juice but when I indulge in something spicy in excess, I am just asking for it, which any human on this planet would have to deal with and is very normal. Beyond that, I am very normal and feel better now than I did before surgery and before the reflux issues became unbearable. Even when reflux was just more manageable (10+ years ago), I was taking more antacids (Zantac, Tums, etc.). I dont ever take these any more as I just don't need to. I'd go through the surgery again and again if i had too. Sure, the diet and exercise stuff was hard and yes, I had some complications, but I was able to get through it with time and with the surgery and medication I was prescribed, I have felt more normal than I have in many years.

[@teethofthelamb]

@@frank_umm Frank I’m very sorry I wasn’t intentionally trying to hurt your feelings, you are overall a very handsome man IMHO. I was actually very concerned about the issue with your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the body automatic regulations, such as digestion, bowel movements etc. sounds like they may have cut or damaged some of those nerves. However I’m just speculating as in the videos I watched you declined further comment on that topic, which is a huge reason for me to consider the risks to benefit in my situation. I’m very happy to hear that you are doing well at this time, I haven’t watched all your videos just some of the first ones and then one year out so I’m sure I missed lots of information. Thank you and again I meant no disrespect and apologize because my words obviously made you feel bad, you are a handsome man, thanks for sharing with people like myself who are considering this surgery. And for the record I didn’t insinuate that you were unattractive but rather that you looked less healthy in the one year out video than you did at the time of surgery, i was talking about healthy as opposed to beauty… you may have simply misunderstood that.

[@ginab.5904]

I just had surgery on Monday and im on the liquid diet could you give details of your liquid diet? Like how much to intake in one day? Just want to make sure im doing it correctly. Thank you

[@user-xl9rl5ik2b]

You know what strikes me as funny (not haha funny), I’ve noticed that men tend to get this kind of thing taken a lot more seriously and addressed quickly than women do. I have had reflux symptoms for more than 20 years, and doctors basically tell me nothing’s wrong, it’s all in my head, take some more omeprazole! I’ve even had my main doctor tell me that I must have a low tolerance for pain…even though I got through labor and delivery without meds and without making a peep! I’d like to see HIM do that!

[@frank_umm]

@user-xl9rl5ik2b Awful! So sorry to hear that. I was lucky that I found the right doc. Hope you find one that listens and helps you in the future! I don't know how you have dealt with all those issues for so long.

[@pachuco1674]

Hey Frank, by any chance are you into fitness? If so, how did the surgery affect your exercise regimen?

[@frank_umm]

I discuss here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKW3mWyabtplp9k

[@Long_Machine]

@@frank_umm Thanks for asking that because it's my question as well. I'm considering TIF but wondering what is the failure rate of the device once a patient returns to normal exercise routine. Mine is quite intense and I'm worried that if I go through the TIF procedure and endure all the post Op dietary restrictions that the TIF device will fail once I start doing deadlifts, squats and rowing. Not sure what to do.

[@frank_umm]

@@Long_Machine Well...cannot tell you for sure but i understand the concern. I know that I'd be very careful and ask my doc if i was going to lift too heavy. I have not gone too heavy since hernia or after surgery but i have done some pretty intense workouts and not had a problem. I would gather the longer out from surgery, the more safe you'd be but again, i'm not a doc so don't know and cannot say. I miss doing some of the heavier stuff i used to do pre-hernia but my body is getting older and its probably not a good idea for me to do that stuff anyway. my advice, if you do have surgery and lift thereafter, of course, follow docs orders, restrictions, etc., and give it time and go slow. You might have restrictions lifted at a point, but caution is always a good approach.

[@franhar8292]

​@Long_Machine Hi I'm also an exerciser. Please share anything you find out. Thank you. Don't know what to do.

[@Long_Machine]

@@franhar8292 will do. yeah I am really nervous about this hiatus hernia I was diagnosed with earlier this year. This year has been shit, what with all the LPR/GERD symptoms. I have only a 1cm hernia and the GI doctor does not believe the hernia is causing my LPR-like symptoms. He seemed to dismiss LPR as a legit diagnosis. We'll see what the ENT scope reveals. I am really sick of battling the doctors. Both GI doctors have been unimpressive. Hell, the GI doctor who performed my Bravo pH test told me "the TIF procedure is not ready for primetime". Then, I take to YT and find many many videos of people who have underwent the procedure. WTF! I'm really unsure what to do at this point because I certainly don't want to end up with Barrett's esophagus or worse, cancer. if I only have a 1cm hernia, I can't imagine living with a 3-4cm hiatus hernia. I haven't really done any heavy weightlifting since the diagnosis. I do row however, so I hope that doesn't make it worse, because isn't rowing essentially a deadlift? not sure. I'm tempted to try the hiatus release technique if I can find a local chiropractor who is competent with the maneuver. Will definitely report back with anything I learn that will help the community.

[@ISABELLE2018]

Hi hope your doing well, can you please make another update with your post operation thank you so much😇😇😇

[@user-hd7hn4st1r]

Thankyou

[@jeverettrulz]

thank you for sharing. i am considering this procedure and have a consultation scheduled in a couple of weeks. I was hopitalized in critical care for an upper gi bleed and they found a hernia along with the esophageal ulcer that caused the bleed. over all, it seems you are happy with your results and it makes me hopeful that i can solve my issues with this procedure as well. Are you still on the PPI?

[@frank_umm]

Watch my latest video where I discuss medications. Not on a PPI and was only on for 4-8 weeks or so...last Oct (2021)

[@shanewelagedara872]

Hello sir, I had my surgery 7 weeks ago, and recently I had an infection near the wrapped area. The doctor said I could continue with solid foods after 3 weeks, and I think that was the reason I had such an infection. However, after following medical treatment, I was recovered. But my problem is that I am facing gastrities and unappetizing foods again, like I was before. Did you face the same problems in the first few weeks after the surgery?

[@TillTheLightTakesUs]

Did you have trouble breathing prior to surgery? How now?

[@rodneyeverett5732]

Thanks for sharing, I'm having the same problem with the LPR after TIF surgery .What drug did your doctor for your nervous systems.

[@frank_umm]

Amytriptyline. Not a doctor myself so cannot say if it will work and is right for you but it worked for me. Talk to your doc. 🤞

[@pamtrampe7721]

​@@frank_ummwhat is your dosage for your RX?

[@momentswithyahya4239]

Thank you

[@marionraine3703]

Did you take acetylcholine which helped you I video you mentioned it Kind regards 🎉

[@1010beach]

I live in BC and they won’t give me the surgery unless I have heart burn. This is frustrating because I don’t have that. My symptoms are feeling full and bloated constantly which is making me lose weight. I eat very clean. Was there anything you recall doing to help with bloating before you had the surgery?

[@frank_umm]

No. Sorry. Bloating for me I think was due to a lot of carbonated drinks, fiber (the kind that bloats), anxiety, and swallowing too much, etc. Still have bloating but not at all unbearable.

[@jenf6489]

I didn’t have heartburn because I have the silent reflux, and I’m having the surgery in two weeks.. get a barium swallow and that will prove you need it.

[@mr.vicecity]

@@jenf6489 hi, i have the same issue. I don’t have heartburn but i have a lot throat sensetivity, and stomache sensetivitiy due to 2 cm hiatal hernia. Can you tell mi the size of your hiatal hernia and your current symptoms?

[@jenf6489]

@@mr.vicecity mine is 2 cm as well. It has caused my esophageal sphincter to stop working so stomach acid flows freely up into throat. You need to get a barium swallow test, which would be ordered by a gastroenterologist, ent or even your dr. It’s painless, and the results are immediate

[@Long_Machine]

@@jenf6489 Oh my! I can't imagine living with that amount of reflux. I only have a 1cm Hill grade 3 and so far I've not had any heartburn. All of my symptoms seem to be consistent with LPR. I'm a semi-pro athlete and it's the shortness of breath and asthma like symptoms that are really causing me serious problems. It's bad enough that I may have to retire from competition and lose money. It's so depressing and frustrating! Are you going to have a surgery to correct your hernia? Are you on PPis? if yes, what has the PPI experience been like? I am so nervous to take PPIs because I don't want to deal with any of the side effects. I've read horror stories and I even read about a PPI that was removed from the counter because of cancer.

[@soneshengg]

How are you doing now ? Is TIF still intact ? Did you have any motility issues before or after TIF?

[@Yummyrecipes485]

Did u have burning in throat while eating or lyinng down i have that severe

[@frank_umm]

Yes. I did. No longer after surgery, etc.

[@seibelbroo4]

Thank you, i just had my surgery the other day, its the drinking that hurts like burping,

[@yonikab8066]

Do you still have GERD still

[@aaronfrazier8157]

Did you ever have lightheadedness as a symptom? I get bad lightheadedness episodes, I’m 2 weeks post operation and it has seemed to calm down a little bit

[@frank_umm]

Post surgery, yes. For me I think that that was due to the lack of calories and nutrition and being stuck on a liquid diet. But as you mention, this faded for me as well relatively quickly.

[@barbaramoore3886]

Name of medication that helped ???

[@frank_umm]

Amytriptyline. As mentioned in videos, I'm not a doc and am not prescribing. This is just what worked for me. It is not a PPI and not for stomach acid. It is for nervous system issues as far as my understanding goes.

[@natashacollier5248]

@@frank_umm what were your parasympathetic symptoms? How large of a dose of amytriyline? Thanks!

[@CreativeBria]

Hi, how big was your hernia and GERD before surgery?

[@frank_umm]

Hi. 3cm.

[@yonikab8066]

The surgery didn’t work for you ? Do you still have GERD

[@frank_umm]

I had continued issues after surgery. 5 months later, they did another endoscopy showing nothing ripped and surgery was successful. Because of continued symptoms doc tried med for parasympathetic nervous system and that did the trick. It was like flipping a light switch. Symptoms went away within a day or so

[@xavieraleman1629]

Is the surgury process painful or do they have you asleep while they insert tubes etc. Thanks

[@frank_umm]

You're out. Anesthesia

[@xavieraleman1629]

Thank you..@@frank_umm

[@yonikab8066]

Did you get nervous problem after surgery ?

[@frank_umm]

Not sure. I had GERD symptoms before and after. Surgery didn't resolve issues. The medication did.

[@lillyruelas3136]

Do you still have LPR?

[@frank_umm]

No. I feel normal again.

[@paydawy]

I don’t eat for 30 days lol when I get diverticulitis or affection doesn’t go away so all liquid diet only 😅

[@anthonye.2553]

My brother had that. He went to one of the best surgeons here in Orange County CA and totally cured him. God is so good.

[@Vincenzo99090]

hi, Were you able to gain weight back after the diet restrictions? i lost 6 kg and i need to get them back :( , im in my 1 month and a half. love u

[@frank_umm]

Yes. Gained it all back. Did it slowly and healthy though. Took me about 4-6 months to get all the weight back.

[@Vincenzo99090]

@@frank_ummthx ❤

[@chrism.313]

R u able to burp or vomit post op after healing is done?

[@frank_umm]

Burping, yes. It was odd at first and had to re-learn how to burp and be careful but now it is 100% normal. Vomiting, not sure. I haven't had to since surgery and haven't in general foe at least 5-7 years I'd guess.

[@ambermclaughlin3852]

Did this procedure help you to loose weight?

[@frank_umm]

I lost weight, yes. Not what I wanted as I was not overweight and i became EXTREMELY skinny (at least for me). But I cannot see how one would undergo this procedure and not lose weight if following doctors advice and restrictions. But I am sure it will vary by person.

[@ambermclaughlin3852]

@@frank_umm Frank ty for much for your vedios and your reply!! I'm currently overweight but not a ton. I planned on having this procedure in March so I appreciate your candor! Happy New year 🎊 to you and your loved ones

[@ksmith9011]

Are you on nerve rx forever?

[@frank_umm]

TBH, not sure. The docs said I don't have to be and I have not missed a day of the med since I started taking it. It was quite literally a light switch. The symptoms were gone the next day. That for me, worked VERY well and I would be very nervous to stop taking it. I might try at some point to see how I do but I feel so normal and remember very well what the GERD symptoms felt like and I would hate to go back. If all it takes is a little pill that keeps my nervous system calm, I guess my thought is, why not. And to my knowledge, there are no real long term side effects to this, other than the things I've already felt such as dry mouth. So, we'll see but for now, i'm not going to mess with things.

[@zidjam]

hello, how do you feel when you drink coffee?

[@frank_umm]

I don't drink coffee at all so can't speak to that

[@nilavanarun6132]

My 11th post surgery today, i have chest pain in center chest its normol

[@varun_wave]

How're you brother now ?

[@nilavanarun6132]

@@varun_wave still pain

[@theresageiger584]

Ear issues

[@norrisallison1725]

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[@mochimochi2749]

Can you work out? Any weightlifting restrictions? Can you do crunches or sit-ups?

[@frank_umm]

I am able to do most exercise. Cautious with situps and such. Very. But I can. No restrictions and although I am sure I could do very heavy stuff, I choose not to. No deadlifts or heavy squats and such. At my age probably smart not to anyway as I have tons of musculoskeletal problems anyway. More in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKW3mWyabtplp9k