Hi Lelia, Consultations o Monday, tests all day Tuesday, one test couldn't be done, Thursday admitted to Mercy hospital, had special enema test done, taken off Lomotil, Bentyl and immodium. Consult with a nutritionist today. Experiencing severe diarrhea since Tuesday after testing. They are saying it's a motility problem plus other things. No concrete answers yet. A possible feeding tube or nutritional infusion. Feeling overwhelmed.

I did meet with 6 doctors on the team today and they want to start a medication that will increase the modality of my intestines. If it seems to be working I might be able to leave the hospital tomorrow. If it doesn't work then they will be considering a feeding tube procedure or infused nutrition. I'm hoping the medication works. Thanks for your support and encouragement. I also met with a nutritionist and a dietician who made suggestions about supplements and eating small portions more frequently during the day.

Oh, I definitely have bloating, distention and gas. Will ash dr, about Milk of Magnesium. Tried lactaid and lactose free milk-made no difference. Will call GI dr again tmw

I agree. My PCP referred me to an ENT to check my esophagus to see what was going on with my acid reflux. When I say the ENT he looked down my throat with a mirror and once he saw the inflammation and redness he referred me to the first surgeon I saw. He said he was the best for what I needed. Like you said they personally like them or they know someone that is their best friend and they refer. I guess the lesson is do your own research and don't rely strictly on your doctor's referrals.

I've got an appt with my GI doctor on 5/21. I don't ever have diarrhea, just constant constipation. Even the prescribed Lactulose doesn't work. Drank over 80 oz of water yesterday, walked, ate veggies. I blame it on the Nissen fundulation they did with the hiatal hernia surgery. I want a reversal

I'm sorry to hear about your problems after your Nissen. I had a lot of problems after mine as well. They probably won't do a reversal unless they have another plan to control your acid reflux. If the surgeon that did your Nissen doesn't want to do anything or you don't like the options given look else where. I didn't like the options the surgeon that did my Nissen so I did a lot of research, went and saw 3 other surgeons before I decided on who to go with. I researched doctors that did both the Nissen Fundoplication and the Linx Procedure. I wanted someone that gave more than one option. Come to find out after just a few test they couldn't tighten the Nissen (sometimes they loosen) and they couldn't do the Linx because my esophagus wasn't strong enough to push food through. The test result also showed that I had delayed gastric emptying. I had a lot going on. The doctor I went with suggested a partial gastrectomy (80% removed) and a Roux-En-Y Procedure. I'm happy with my decision. I'm 6 weeks out and no constipation, no reflux, no gas, and no bloating. I hope it continues. For your diarrhea have you taken Miralax, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, and Colace? I'd start with those and see how it goes. Research what veggies you are eating. Some will constipate you. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck to you.

I don't have reflux at all. It is the bloating, gas and constipation. I'm back to using Miralax daily, took a Senna and stool softeners last night and so far nothing.The only thing that works is ducolax. Then it is a day sticking close to the toilet. I am researching other surgeons. Thanks for your input

I had a massive hiatal hernia-one third of my stomach was in my chest. I could only eat a little-very little at a time and was having trouble breathing. I have heart burn for years, but that went away with the surgery. That is all gone, no more omeprezole

I'd rather have heart burn/acid reflux and take omeprazole for the rest of my life than deal with this side effect from the Nissen. It all happened so fast that I didn't really have time to do research other than on the surgeon, top-rated in Iowa, over 3000 of these surgeries. Plus the week before the surgery was scheduled, our basement flooded due to 7 1/2 of rain in 2 hours!! Last summer was a major bummer!

Yeah, I know about the bone loss. I had chemotherapy and am on Letrazole (hormone inhibitor) for life which also affects bone loss. I have a bone density test yearly. I think I can control the acid reflux if I avoid chocolate and caffeine. I don't drink alcohol or soda. I'll see what the dr. says on May 21. Thank you for your concern