Need post op nissen help
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had the wrap done about 4 weeks ago and now I'm trying to decide if I should have it undone. I came out of the surgery just fine and was home the next day on clear liquids. I progressed to full liquid then to soft foods by day 6. The second day I ate soft food I was overcome with pain and nausea that resulted in dry heaving and my first trip to the er. I was worried about my new sutures coming undone. The next day I was worse and back in er. The day after I was in a different er where they finally told me my potassium was dangerously low and hooked me up. I felt better and when I went for my follow up my doc said start on clear liquids again and progress as I feel able. 6 days later I felt I was ready for soft foods again but less then 10 mins after eating a small portion I was back to dry heaving. Was back in er the next day for non stop dry heaving and diarrhea. I am back on full liquids now and scared to death to try soft foods again. My anxiety is out of control and it's taking a toll on me, my husband, and my 3 kids. I'm 26 and have lost 15lbs. My real question is should I deal with it and see what happens or get it undone now. I'd rather deal with heartburn
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liz44044 amber69885
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Barretts amber69885
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It sounds as if scar tissue still exists internally and it's possible you may have caused some inflammation by trying too much too soon.
It's normal to lose about 20lbs following the operation as your stomach feels full quicker. It will normalise.
amber69885
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Barretts amber69885
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Although sme people do expereince problems, they are actually quite rare as the results of this study show:
A study published in Surgical Endoscopy in 2014 reviewed the durability of Laparoscopic Fundoplication over 20 years and concluded, "Long-term results from the early experience with LF are excellent with 94 % of patients reporting only occasional or fewer reflux symptoms at 20-year follow-up. However, 18 % required surgical revision surgery to maintain their results. There is a relatively high rate of daily dysphagia but 90 % of patients are happy to have had LF." (from Down With Acid)
nancyj1979 amber69885
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