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Fundoplication surgery

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janis54208
janis54208

hi, I am post-op 4 weeks after fundoplication surgery. I am wondering how others were or are doing one month after surgery. My appetite is still off, eating very small portions of soft and moist diet. I still am not able to get all the fluids I need every day. I am still fatigued and not back to my daily routines. I do not have any acid reflux anymore!  It seems to be a slow recovery though.

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  • jan58767
    jan58767 janis54208

    Posted

    I am having surgery on the 12th.  I am really nervous.  I am reading a lot of bad experiences

     

    • janis54208
      janis54208 jan58767

      Posted

      Hi, I am now almost 5 weeks post-op for fundoplication surgery. I am feeling so much better now. I do not experience much discomfort, and no acid reflux for the first time in 25 Years. Good luck and keep in touch. Please contact me if you have any questions
    • Abuabu
      Abuabu jan58767

      Posted

      My surgery was easy bit. Are you having it done laproscopically?
  • Abuabu
    Abuabu janis54208

    Posted

    Mine was 14 years ago but yes recovery is slow but I did get there and reflux improvement was excellent. Don't be tempted to push things. I had a Thai lunch on a day out after c 6 weeks and prob didn't chew the crunchy food enough and result was a lot of pain and some internal bleeding. Things Settled down and didn't make that mistake again! Good luck and don't rush things.

    • janis54208
      janis54208 Abuabu

      Posted

      Hi, in the last few days I have taken a corner. I feel more like myself. I still will get fatigued, lost 14 lbs in 5 weeks. I finally have no reflux but am on PPI  till I see my doctor in 4 weeks. I will be careful as I am with food. I am glad to hear from you, it really was a tough surgery.
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