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Nissen fundoplication operation

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nezra
nezra

I have finally been given a date for my surgery... It's next week! Any tips on before and after care please, and feedback from anyone who is post op!

Many thanks

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  • nezra
    nezra

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    Hi everyone,

    Well my op didn't quite go as planned. They started laparoscopically but the surgeon nicked my spleen trying to move some veins that were sticking to my stomach. I started to bleed and didn't stop then. They tried to cauterise the bleeding even getting the senior surgeon in to help but they had no alternative but to open me up. The intended hernia and reflux fix part of the operation was a success as far as I can feel but obviously having open surgery and blood transfusion has hindered my recovery massively. I was wondering if anyone suffered from shortness of breath following the op, I have from day one, so much so I feel on the verge of fainting if I walk too far (I'm in no way exerting myself either). Would welcome some feedback hopefully positive that this is just a temporary issue. I'm only 10 days post op

    • christel83569
      christel83569 nezra

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      I had a nissan fundoplication and hernia repair 4 weeks ago first 3 weeks felt very sob on walking couldnt walk far it has started to ease now as i am getting stronger, if that helps even went to GP first week as it scared me and he told me it was normal x
    • nezra
      nezra christel83569

      Posted

      That has eased my anxiety a lot thank you. Im still extremely sore and unable to do much but I am not really taking any regular pain meds as I am not too keen. Am sure it will all be ok in the end. Thank you
    • christel83569
      christel83569 nezra

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      I am still sore 4 weeks on but i been taking regular pain killers as it was very painfull , dont suffer, i am still having chest and back pain when i eat certain things i am still on soft food xx they say it is a slow recovery just take it easy xxxx
    • diane15959
      diane15959 christel83569

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      3/3/2020

      I had the nissen fundoplication on 2/9/2020. 3 weeks in I'm eating smaller portions of food that I chew very well. my concern is that I get back pain after eating in my upper back. has anybody else experienced this?

  • valerie55215
    valerie55215 nezra

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    Sorry to hear your surgery didn't go too well.  I'm nearly six months post op and still have nausea and diarrhea.  Hopefully these  symptoms will clear up soon.  Do hope you make a good and speedy revoery without too many post op problems.

    good luck.

    Val

    • nezra
      nezra valerie55215

      Posted

      Thank you val, me too! I am suffering with nausea a lot I was hoping it would subside soon.. Do you regret having the operation at all? I'm trying to find a positive light at the end of the tunnel really.
  • valerie55215
    valerie55215 nezra

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    I too am trying to think positive.  Right now I've taken an anti nausea pill and am lying down.  It usually passes in about an hour.  Sometimes when I feel like this I wish I hadn't got it done.   I didn't realize I would have these post op complications.  I'm still hoping the will pass.  I've heard it can take up to a year to completely recover.  I'm half way there so here's hoping!!

    Val

     

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