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Post-Nissen Fundoplication Problems: What helps?
<p>I had a nissen wrap operation in 1999. I still have problems at night after about 4 hours of sleep. I've tried all kinds of drugs to help relieve the gas. Right now I am on 40 mg of pantoprazole in the morning before breakfast. Most of the time days are fine. I have problems being regular on bowl movements, so I have a high amt of gas from the meds I take to go number 2. At night is when I have real problems. Any kindred spirits out there?</p>
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Well my gastric emptying study came back and it showed my stomach empties extremely slow. I was told there is nothing you can do for that except eat small meals several times a day. It is always something. I guess all I can do is treat the ulcer and see what happens. How is everyone doing?
Gabigirl26, I just got my post checkup yesterday for my Nissen unwrap. I had been on a liquid diet for approximately 2 weeks. Yesterday was my first day back at eating solid foods. I basically had one meal that I broke into two. When I went to eat the other half of my pancakes and potatoes, the pancakes went down well but the potatoes seem to have gotten stuck. I started belching and all my food came up. Have you experienced this? This was my original problem prior to the wrap. I had my gallbladder removed because of this and then the wrap. My doctor put me on an acid reducer yesterday for 4 weeks when I told him that my pureed meal that I had on Sunday seemed to have a hard time going down. I also experience a lot of bloating after eating. Do you experience that too? As I laid out in my story in February, this all started after my hysterectomy and the wrap just added another dimension to it. I will continue to search for answers to my problem. I really am thankful for all that have been sharing their stories. It lets me know that I am not alone. Keep the faith.
hello Gabgirl26, i have an ulcer too,first i had an h-pylori, taken a lot of antibiotics, after i went for a gastroscopy and was told i have an ulcer, i am taking prilosec, but i still have pain in the stomach and also in my right hand side, i was wondering if you have the same symptoms, ty in advance, hope for a reply
I HAVE BEEN READING THROUGH THE POST’S ON DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND FOUND HELPFUL INFORMATION. ONE THING I HAVE READ IN A FEW OF THE POSTS IS DRINKING FLUIDS. I CANT BECAUSE ITS MY ENEMY DUE TO SURGERY I HAVE HAD. FLUID PUTS A WALL UP NOTHING CAN GET THROUGH LIMIT TO DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY. I HAVE TO USE A LASIX FOR RELEIF. I DO RETAIN FLUID AND NEED HELP TO EMPTY MY BLADDER. THIS AREA OF MY BODY HAS A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS. IF THERE IS ANY ONE OUT THERE THAT MAYBE HAVE SOME ADVICE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANKS TERESA
I am sorry to hear you are going through that. I have been having so much pain for a while now. I was told after my last gastric emptying study that I have severe gastroparesis but that not much you can do about it. I am not convinced my pain is all from my ulcer because they said it is small. I have had multiple Nissen surgeries and feel like I have never been the same since. I am on Sucralate twice a day which helps with the ulcer I think. Have they had you take anything other than prilosec? They have me on Protonix, Sucralate, and Zantac. I hope you can get some help soon!! Probiotics are so important when taking antibiotics
I was going through similar situation with my nissen. Having that done was worse thing I ever had done. Still had reflux but I also had delayed gastric emptying, bloating, hypoglycemia, all from the nissen. I searched and went to a different doctor. On 3/15 I underwent a gastroectomy where they removed 80% of my stomach and reconnected my intestines in a y. Even though it's only been a week and a half I already have relief. I have no reflux, no sugar drops. I now just have to heal
Hi, I had my Nissen reversed on 2/28. It has been approximately 4 weeks and my digestive system is thankful for it. I don't have reflux really at all, but I do still have gas build up especially after I void. Do you experience that? If so, has any of your doctors pinpointed where it is coming from and how to eliminate it? I appreciate any feedback that you can give on this if any. I pray that you would heal quickly and get back to doing the things that you couldn't do with your digestive problems. Have a great day.
I had bloating and gas all the time after the Nissen. They suspended they damaged the vagus nerve during the Nissen surgery. For me Pepto pills worked best. But Pepto can constipate you if you take too much. Try that or simethicone. It's too early to tell if the new surgery has corrected that.
TU for replying. My doctor had suggested that I take simethicone and I did but it doesn't work too well for me. Before I had my reverse, I saw my gastro doctor who told me that I have an upper and lower digestive problem. I believe that the reverse nissen helped the upper but now I am still trying to find out what is causing the lower. The surgeon told me to try GasX. It helps some but the problem still exists. I also use DGL which helps to alleviate the gas in the colon. So I will keep searching.
Try the Pepto pills. I would take a stool softener with the Pepto so I wouldn't get constipated. It helped me. Good luck to you. Digestive issues are no fun.