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Post-Nissen Fundoplication Problems: What helps?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 18 11:19am | Replies (139)Comment receiving replies
I have had nothing but problems after my surgery. Not wanting to eat, never hungry and when I do eat my stomach hurts and feels like I have so much air. So painful and I have had swallow study and another scope. What is happening
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@linseymorgan1 .. I have written many times about developing postoperative gastropanesis.. I had A Nissan at local Iowa hospital.. I struggled for 2 months. .losing 50 pounds ..before going to Mayo MN to get diagnosed with 3 tests in 1 day.. GI doc there said 1 out of every 6 Nissen fun. Fails.. Mayo gave me a way to cope.. but there is no fix.. generally nerves around stomach have been damaged.. they do not regenerate.. every meal is a challenge.. for 7 years.. look back at other written hints of how to eat.. what to eat.. keep a log of what works.. if you have nerve damage... the Nissen can't be undone.. but you need to get experienced competent help..
@lindsaymorgan1, welcome. I see you've already connected with @kayjay209 and @ken82.
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i am sorry you have had a rough time. i had the nissen done a few years ago. i had similar symptoms for quite a while post op. the surgeon explained that can happen due to manipulation of the stomach. in talking to my gastro doctor, he felt i had developed gastroparesis. i take reglan to improve stomach motility and use zofran for nausea.