Week one post op Nissen fundoplication + hiatal hernia repair surgery- my experience + symptoms.

[@markhealy-ql2wv]

Georgia thank you for taking the time to share your experience. You have given an honest appraisal and has been of great value to me and certainly allayed my anxieties. I wish you a continued recovery take care.

[@TheMelbo]

I completely agree about the esophageal manometry! It's a horrible test :(

[@daniellopezpizarro2147]

hello. Regarding your reflux operation. Did you have ineffective motility or a hypotonic sphincter? I am in this situation and it is horrible, I want to have surgery

[@alreadydeadned6954]

Your hospital sounds like mine 🙄,hope you're feeling better now.I suffer from the same horrible illness ,its been 8 years now

[@georgiapatterson25]

Hospitals suck… :( hope you’re doing okay!

[@tartanarab9666]

I’ve been thinking about this procedure or linx but seen doctor today he says to watch with putting in foreign object in body because can go wrong sometimes and they have to go back in and fix problem.

[@grumpyoldman7948]

Grumpy Old Man (my husband) had this surgery almost 2 weeks ago. He was doing very well. He had normal post-op pain, bloating from the gas used and nausea. Then he developed severe diarrhea and fever. Worried about infection we went to the ER yesterday (11-25-23). After bloodwork, an x-ray and a CT scan, everything looked good. It was a stomach virus on top of everything else. He's better today, but very weak. Hopefully, he gets better as the day goes on.

[@yonikab8066]

I hope he feels better 🙏 why he got the infection ?

[@grumpyoldman7948]

It was just a stomach virus that was going around, but when his fever spiked, I was afraid it was an infection due to the surgery. That virus was terrible. It made him very sick for weeks. And he spent 2 days in the hospital because of it.@@yonikab8066

[@grumpyoldman7948]

I'm not sure what happened to my reply that I put on a few minutes ago, so I'm going to reply again. Sorry if it shows up and I'm repeating myself. It turned out there was no infection from the surgery. The fever was from the stomach virus. The virus made him very sick. It was like a perfect storm. Recent surgery, virus and diabetes caused him to be very sick for weeks. He's finally much better. The surgery went perfectly. The only issues he's having now is occasional diarrhea and lots of gas. Thank you for the well wishes. (3-20-24) @@yonikab8066

[@scottbrookfield6813]

Hello Georgia. I’ve just found your vlog and hope you made a full recovery by now. I am waiting for surgery and wanted to thank you for your post op followup. Kind regards Scott

[@grumpyoldman7948]

@@scottbrookfield6813 Hello. Grumpy Old Man is doing much better. Here are some things to consider. He is almost 70 years old, and he has diabetes. I don't know if that matters, but I wanted to bring it up. I think the surgery went well. He will see the gastro doctor in June, and probably be scheduled for endoscopy to see if the ulcers in his esophagus have healed. He still has an excess of gas and sporadic diarrhea. I don't know how much of it is due to diabetes and how much of it is due to the surgery. There's a video on KZbin that I will try to find and post for you. Wait, here it is. Link Implant Review. GERD. 1 Year Honest Update (Channel) K-rel B. We have not implemented all of these changes but keep them in mind. Wait and see how you feel, and then proceed with any changes you feel are necessary. But anyway, he is doing good overall. Also, he did not have the Link surgery. He had the Nissen Fundoplication. We were happy with this decision. Keep in mind that you cannot have an MRI after the Link surgery. The machine can literally pull it out of your chest (because it's metal). But, anyway, Scott, I believe if you have a good surgeon, you'll be fine and happy that you got this done. IMO, you don't have a choice because the ulcers that will eventually occur can cause cancer. So, get it done. You'll be happy with the result. And for good measure, I'm going to send up a few prayers for you.

[@123vrao]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Curious to know how you are doing now? I am scheduled to go through the NF surgery next week.

[@rpggyr]

I sure hope you are feeling better soon.

[@georgiapatterson25]

Thank you, fingers crossed 🤞

[@liljerseygirl249]

I have been very lucky, I am 12 days post surgery and thankfully I have absolutely no acid reflux at all. The only problem I have is gas bloating and diarrhea & shortness of breath. I am taking a quality pro-biotic once a day, and smethicone chewable one 20 minutes before eating & one about 5-10 minutes after. First week doctor allowed only liquid, clear broth, plain tea, jello, soft flavored ice. I went to the surgeon today day 12, and he doctor said absolutely no foods like mashed potatoes until 4th week, but thinly pureed sweet potatoes are ok 3rd week. No milk products, no rice, no gasy food. no bread until 4th week, but it has to be soft bread. Absolutely no carbonated drinks. Pureed thin meats allowed in 4th week. Mashed fish ok 3rd week. 2nd week allowed are, Vegatables and fruits pureed to a thin consistency, cream of wheat made thin or thinly mixed baby cereal, stage 2 baby foods,, clear broth like chicken broth, plain tea no milk, water taken 4 oz every 15 minutes, no water or liquid for 15 minutes before a meal or 15 minutes after. Instead of 3 meals per day, eat small 4 to 6 ounces of pureed food 4-6 times per day. Protein drinks or meal drinks ok 3rd week, but without any milk, water should be used if you're making them yourself. Absolutely no lifting, no exercise except walking. Eating the wrong foods or gasy foods can cause the stomach to expand and undo the surgery, so we have to be mindful and careful. After 6 weeks normal food can be eaten, but we should forever continue to avoid gasy food and stay away from carbonated drinks, because again they cause the stomach to expand too much causing the surgery to come undone. 30% of people who have this surgery have to have it redone and the doctor told me the top reason is overeating and eating gasy foods and carbonated drinks.

[@ImanE-b2i]

Do you still have shortness of breath?

[@mr.vicecity]

I want you ask something, after your surgery how long you took painkillers? Are they normal pills or dissolve kind of? So after surgey you can’t right and for taking pain meds hurt your stomache after surgery?

[@Marciusha]

Hi. I also had Nissen 10 days ago and I have some problem swallowing some things but this will pass my doctor said. I still don't know jf it was Nissen or partial, he said partial when we had the appointment. The hospitals in my country also do not being you food you need, my husbands was bringing me soups from home. The pain in the first day was insane. I needed tramadol. I had so much bloating these days, and everything goes through the other half😅so much gas. I can burp which is such a relief. I have some trouble drinking water because it goes down like a bubble. The burp is different, it used to be with regurgitation and food, now it is only air. I did not have reflux sincer but I am on ppi still for one month. How are you now? My main concern is the swallowing thing I have but this is normal they say, I can still eat but some things are hard to swallow.

[@mariagavrilin]

I just had Nissan on 15.11.2021. It was done a little loose as I have motility problem with my esophagus. I also has barret , but what is strange the doctor told that I can stop taking IPPs after the surgery, which I am not qute sure about it.

[@georgiapatterson25]

I hope you’re feeling okay! I still have heartburn every day :( I’m still taking ppi’s. Normally from what I’ve heard you should carry on taking the ppi’s for the first few weeks to clear up any gastritis

[@liljerseygirl249]

You don't need PPIs if you don't have any acid reflux.

[@joebrock3990]

How are you feeling now days after your surgery

[@kevindecker9444]

You voice sounds perfect to me. Mine is very hoarse. I have constant heartburn.

[@cindygaudet1390]

I am wondering if water is bothering me now. I failed the manometry test, all I did was gag so badly.it was terrible. Do you have barretts as well. Thanks for the info.

[@christopherbaert241]

I just had my operation.tuesday 3days ago.they kept me till the next day because if I didn't pee they where going to use a so I concentrated and went.Still haven't went number 2 worried about it.Ate pudding got stuck washed it down with a protein drink.Boost has vitamins and minerals and protien.Drinking water still hard to go number 1 and still no number 2?

[@georgiapatterson25]

Hello.. it toke me atleast 5 days to go to the toilet properly.. :/ how are you feeling now?

[@yonikab8066]

So if it goes wrong do you have to redo it I’m debating on mine

[@sameerdev618]

I had Nissen fundoplication a month ago for atypical GERD, but I still have breathing issues, even though it is not as severe as before, I would like to know your experience in this regard...thanks

[@georgiapatterson25]

I will be doing a video shortly all about how I’m feeling. But yes I am still having problems

[@sameerdev618]

@@georgiapatterson25 waiting for it...

[@sameerdev618]

@@georgiapatterson25 Have you done 24 hr ph test after Nissen fundoplication? I am thinking about doing Barium swallow tomorrow and ph test after 2 months since its only been 1 month since I had the surgery. What do you think about it?

[@sameerdev618]

@@georgiapatterson25 I want to check if the fundoplication wrap is correct or not...

[@marianademian2369]

@@georgiapatterson25 please me to 5 months after surgery and still have heaviness and pain in my chest after eating is that happend to you ??

[@christinafordhomedesignlif8847]

Did u get the partial surgery or full

[@georgiapatterson25]

I got full surgery

[@AHA-kv6sm]

It’s good to workout but don’t exhaust yourself…

[@ashley6777]

How are you doing now? I’m getting the half wrap on sept 22nd!

[@georgiapatterson25]

Hello 👋 Im still having heartburn everyday and wheezing every other day and it’s been nearly 6 weeks 😩 will be making another video update soon

[@sidhenry6422]

@@georgiapatterson25 dang how u doing now sounds like nothing works :O

[@sidhenry6422]

@@georgiapatterson25 so theres pain when u breathe iN? i just have hard time breathing sometimes i feel like me and u ahve some of the same symptoms but i dont have pain breathing in

[@georgiapatterson25]

I don’t have that much pain breathing anymore but I still have reflux every day and I’m 2 months post op… ;(

[@sidhenry6422]

@@georgiapatterson25 does ur throat ever itch like at the bottom of neck like when i lean my head back theres a itch there everyday, but i do have the burning and pain as well it just kinda rotates between the 3, and i also feel like im swallowing popcorn alot idk if thats mucus or what or acid and mucus, but anyway i think the surgery u got it takes up to 6 months to a year to see full benefits

[@USA_DC]

Mashallah 💕

[@josiahpino5959]

What surgery did you get

[@veronikanavratilova8082]

How are you now? What about your breathing problems Georgia?

[@georgiapatterson25]

Hello, I will do an updated video today and should be up hopefully tomorrow. I’m not much better but I will explain everything in detail in the video…

[@jhoeffreygalvez3517]

How are you feeling now?

[@cheryleegarrett4235]

Did you have to go on a diet two weeks before your surgery

[@georgiapatterson25]

No I didn’t have to go on any kind of diet

[@eastsidemuu]

GERD Suxxs i got it also, might be a sign of leaky gut.. may ALLAH(SWA) heal us!

[@beyondtheimagination1791]

Hey how you doing now can you explain

[@georgiapatterson25]

Hello, I will have a video up this week I promise, talking about how I’m doing!

[@paulabillanes5084]

Is it possible that you got a hiatal hernia from going to the gym? That's what happened to me 😢

[@Ohsepti2109]

Do you have shortness of breathing?

[@paulabillanes5084]

@@Ohsepti2109 Yes

[@Ohsepti2109]

@@paulabillanes5084 🥺🥺 How are you doing now? Do you feel the sensation of lump in your throat? I have it recently. Also are you taking meds? Or do the surgery?

[@paulabillanes5084]

@@Ohsepti2109 Not doing well at all. Took meds but they stopped working. I don't want the surgery because it is very risky and often fails. Good luck.

[@opsssloi1988]

How are you now ? Do you need a redo fundoplication?

[@georgiapatterson25]

Im not sure if I need a redo! Haven’t been able to see my gastroenterologist. I still have reflux and I’m 5 months post op

[@ianmcleod5649]

@@georgiapatterson25 u def need a redo

[@kathleenryan8545]

Why do you want to lift weights? It is not worth risking causing issues again with your stomach/diaphragm.

[@nancybrewer8494]

I am surprised that you were eating broccoli and cauliflower. My diet said absolutely nothing that would create gas.

[@xlargetophat]

It was a scary surgery

[@jonkennedy6595]

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