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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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@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..
I take zofran on a regular. I’m 8 months out and it scares me that I am never hungry and when i do eat it so little and then bam, stomach pains start. I’m losing weight, extremely exhausted, while working during all this. Sometimes I feel the VA doesn’t care.
Totally agree with the experience help. Im losing weight, to much. Sucks I have to force myself to eat and when I do eat, it’s only like 4-5 Oz. I have to stay on the VA to push for help cause I really don’t think they care but I have no other choice but to use the VA.
@lindsaymorgan1, welcome. I see you've already connected with @kayjay209 and @ken82.
You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Reversal of Nissen Fundoplication https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-nissen-wrap-symptoms/https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nissen-fundoplication-reversal/
- Can you share some Nissen fundoplication success stories? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nissen-fundoplication-success/
This is a life saver. I hope to have a redo on my failed surgery.
Hello, I'm almost three weeks after nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair and still continue burping a lot, still have pain in the left side of my stomach under the ribs, sometimes I feel like acid in my throat, no difficulty swallowing, but even though my surgeon says it's normal, I still don't know how normal it is. Anyone had this experience?
Welcome, @sandralewis62, I moved your question along with the helpful replies to this existing discussion in the Digestive Health support group.
- Post-Nissen Fundoplication Problems: What helps https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-nissen-wrap-symptoms/
I did this so you can read past helpful posts and connect with other members like @andreaallies0 @lindsaymorgan1 @kayjay209 @ken82 and others.
Do you have these symptoms during the day while active or more at night when reclining or sleeping?
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2 ReactionsIt's mostly during the day but I still burp during the night when I wake up
I had this surgery 2 years ago I believe it's now causing severe problems. I am sick to my stomach alot . I have dry heaves a lot. I have serious gurd. I have lost 50 lbs in 6 months because I can't eat this started a year One half after surgery. I am miserable. Anyone else with this problem and what can be done about it
yes, I had a very similar experience, the pain under the ribs does not sound normal, left side, went back to the surgeon who said everything was normal, but it wasn't. Two years later, I finally found a couple of surgeons that are figuring out what the first surgeon ignored.