Toupet Fundoplication post op problem

HiI had my toupet ( partial wrap) fundoplication on the 26th of May. I am now 4 days post op and I'm back home.So I'm not going to lie and I want to give my honest opinion of my story but remember everyone is different and copes differently.when I woke in recovery room I was obviously highly dosed on drugs and didn't feel any pain.back on the ward pretty sure I just dosed on and off. I realised pretty soon I could swallow with no issues despite having a gastric tube in my nose down in to my stomach. This was in place attached to a bag to drain contents and gas from the stomach. At first it wasn't bothering me but I was soon begging for it to be taken out. It was so thick and everytime I moved or spoke it was rubbing on my throat causing me to retch.. this hurt my stomach area. it was also causing me to swallow therfore filling me with more air. Had it removed later in the morning and that was such a relief.Had to have help to get out of bed and was up walking round the day after.The gas they use to bloat you up to be able to do the surgery is very uncomfortable in your chest and shoulders and it does feel like it very hard to breathe. you can breathe but it's uncomfortable... heavy.walking around definitely helps get rid of this.laxatives are a must as you get bunged up and can make you feel very sick and of course you can't be sick after this operation.Day 4 I feel pretty okay actually. I'm resting and tired. Not got much of an appetite but swallowing as not been an issue and I am able to burp. little burps.the gas bloat is real though but totally normally and I've told that will calm down after 2 to 3 months

HiI had my toupet ( partial wrap) fundoplication on the 26th of May. I am now 4 days post op and I'm back home.So I'm not going to lie and I want to give my honest opinion of my story but remember everyone is different and copes differently.when I woke in recovery room I was obviously highly dosed on drugs and didn't feel any pain.back on the ward pretty sure I just dosed on and off. I realised pretty soon I could swallow with no issues despite having a gastric tube in my nose down in to my stomach. This was in place attached to a bag to drain contents and gas from the stomach. At first it wasn't bothering me but I was soon begging for it to be taken out. It was so thick and everytime I moved or spoke it was rubbing on my throat causing me to retch.. this hurt my stomach area. it was also causing me to swallow therfore filling me with more air. Had it removed later in the morning and that was such a relief.Had to have help to get out of bed and was up walking round the day after.The gas they use to bloat you up to be able to do the surgery is very uncomfortable in your chest and shoulders and it does feel like it very hard to breathe. you can breathe but it's uncomfortable... heavy.walking around definitely helps get rid of this.laxatives are a must as you get bunged up and can make you feel very sick and of course you can't be sick after this operation.Day 4 I feel pretty okay actually. I'm resting and tired. Not got much of an appetite but swallowing as not been an issue and I am able to burp. little burps.the gas bloat is real though but totally normally and I've told that will calm down after 2 to 3 months

I had the operation at Mayo in June. Dr Edwards. Best experience I have had. I was on morphine
for a couple of days and had no pain. Because the operation was done late in the day, I stayed over night 2 days. After getting food that I should not have had (too big of a bite not enough chewing) a few times I learned to eat small bites and chew. I stayed on liquid protein shakes. The last thing he said is stay on soft foods for life. Steak, Chicken, Bread will be difficult and ya know what he was right. My esophagus does not push food down very well. That said other than more gas than I would like to have, the operation was a raving success. Give your self several months to adapt.

I am fantastic. I feel good no heart burn but due to familiar history I do have to take omeprazole.
I can also eat meat and bread after the first 7 months. I am sure he told you to take small bites and chew often. Also , keep the nausea medicine at hand in case you get nauseous. I did have a mesh implant over my stomach opening. You might not have. Good Luck on your journey if you need anything let's find a way to keep in touch

I am planning on having a toupet fundiplocation next month for severe esophagitis and GERD . I am apprehensive about the procedure regarding possible side effects etc like problems swallowing and being able to maintain adequate nutrition. Can some of you please provide your thoughts and experiences? I’m hoping I’m making a good decision. I also don’t want to take the ppi medicine long term if possible .

I am planning on having a toupet fundiplocation next month for severe esophagitis and GERD . I am apprehensive about the procedure regarding possible side effects etc like problems swallowing and being able to maintain adequate nutrition. Can some of you please provide your thoughts and experiences? I’m hoping I’m making a good decision. I also don’t want to take the ppi medicine long term if possible .

I am planning on having a toupet fundiplocation next month for severe esophagitis and GERD . I am apprehensive about the procedure regarding possible side effects etc like problems swallowing and being able to maintain adequate nutrition. Can some of you please provide your thoughts and experiences? I’m hoping I’m making a good decision. I also don’t want to take the ppi medicine long term if possible .

Hi, @jmedj55 - just wanted to let you know I moved your post on Toupet fundoplication here so you could connect with others who have had this same procedure. I'd like to tag @nikki0120 @uzi @rozy288 @klelebub75 @stoclady @mpool @jazzgirl to share about their research on this procedure and/or their experiences having it.