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Pain after hiatus hernia surgery ?

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maria21506
maria21506

I had fundoplication to repair my hiatus hernia 2 weeks ago. I've got over the surgery and no problem with swallowing but I think I've still got acid reflux. I've got chest pains, heartburn and an acid taste in my mouth. I know people will say that it can take time for the swelling to go down and the symptoms to go but to be perfectly honest I have had no relieve at all. I was expecting that after a couple of weeks for things to be a little better but unfortunately they are not.

I am due to see my surgeon today to discuss my problems and hopefully he'll be able to give me some answers as to why it doesn't seem to have worked.

Has anyone else had this surgery and not had good results straightaway? I was hoping to be well on my way to recovery by now. I wasn't expecting to still be getting symptoms.

Is it possible for the wrap or stitches to have come undone so soon. I haven't done anything strenuous and I've followed the sloppy diet.

Any ideas anyone ?

Thanks

Maria

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  • mark_b
    mark_b

    Posted

    Hi there, I had nissen operation in early September I found the following, I was in as a day case at north staffs hospital. Mr beards more did the op took about 3hours came round ok,about 4hours after my operation I had a slice of toast and a cup of tea,they wanted to see if I could eat and drink ok. I took very small bites and chewed and chewed and swallowed not to bad just a bit tight. The following week at home I was eating soup and soft bread but kept on taking small mouthfuls but chewing and chewing. After I week I also had a taste and feeling of a lot of acid and I thought oh no it's not worked but after 5 days the acid went away. My diet now is I can eat everything I want again just chew and chew your food,I find hot drinks with food really do help but any cold drinks seem to tighten up my stomach .i Amy fully exercising with no problems. Think I find most people are way to cautious and anxious when reading experiences. You need to be positive and focus your mind on other things and you will find it helps. Hope my experiences help you. Good luck
    • swati09466
      swati09466 mark_b

      Posted

      Hey I wanted to that how are you feeling now. I had my hernia surgery pain before an year but still there is an pain in my chest which sometimes travels to my hand or head. Can you tell me did you feel the same??
  • maria21506
    maria21506

    Posted

    mark b

    Thank you for your reply. I'm pleased that you are getting over your procedure with no problems.

    I am now at almost 6 weeks and alas I'm still getting heartburn/chest pains. I swear I'm still getting reflux. I've been to see my surgeon and he thinks the operation was a success but I'm not sure how he can say that

    without doing tests.

    I'm still following a mainly sloppy diet although I occasionally try bread etc. I really don't have a problem

    swallowing but I still keep getting symptoms. Others that have had the procedure have said that it's still early days and it can take sometimes up to 3 months to settle. I was expecting results immediately I guess.

    I know North Staffs quite well I grew up in Newcastle. I left the area when I got married but I go back regularly to visit.

    I hope your recovery carries on positively and maybe mine will improve and everything will settle down.

    Maria

    PS forgot to ask if you had a hernia.

    • Louise044
      Louise044 maria21506

      Posted

      Hi there,

      I have just joined this forum and read your post with interest as you have described exactly what I am going through at the moment.

      I had my nissen fundoplication 5 weeks ago....the main reason I opted for the surgery was to get rid of the revolting acid taste in my mouth, as the PPI's were not as effective as they once were.

      A few days after surgery, the acid taste returned and it's now worse than it was before I had the surgery.  Like you, I went back to see my surgeon who seemed puzzled as to why the acid had returned as he said that the operation had been successful and he was unable to provide me with any answers.

      I too was expecting to be symptom free immediately but instead I am also now taking gaviscon along with the PPI but nothing seems to be providing any relief.

      I am due to go back to see the surgeon at the beginning of June but really don't feel I can tolerate this acid until then and am so worried that there is a problem which may mean further surgery.

      As some time has passed since your last post, I am wondering how you are now and if things have settled down for you.

      Would be very interested to hear how things are and hope you are now the road to recovery.

    • Spencerspark
      Spencerspark Louise044

      Posted

      Hi louise

      Ive just had s fundoplication too and a few days after i am getting bad sore throat and acid. I know you had the same. Im so worried. I am 10 days post op and still suffering. Ppis not touching me.

      Just wondered if yours got better and if so how long did it take

      Hope you are well

    • bmac_73
      bmac_73 Louise044

      Posted

      Hi Louise,

      I am in your exact same situation and am wondering if your symptoms ever got better?

    • Wytrbt
      Wytrbt Spencerspark

      Posted

      I am having throat pain as well after my fundoplication. Surgeon confused. Did you get an answer to your pain?

       

    • valerie55215
      valerie55215 Wytrbt

      Posted

      I had sore throat after my surgery.  I put it down to the  tube that had been inserted into my throat during surgery.  It took a while for it to heal but it did eventually go away.  Hope your feeling better soon.

       Val

  • mark_b
    mark_b

    Posted

    Hi Maria

    I had a hiatus hernia as well as reflux, the hernia was more of a problem than the acid, I was suffering for 3years until I got mine sorted.

    My symptoms were I thought I was having a heart attack the pain was that bad, still get the odd twinge but it will settle with time.

    I think that time should be the answer slow and steady, but positivity really does help.

    Regards

    Mark.

  • maria21506
    maria21506

    Posted

    tammibrowning

    An epigastric hernia is different to an hiatus hernia.

    The hiatus hernia is when the stomach pushes up through the hiatus ( the opening in the diaphragm )

    towards the chest. It causes gastro oesophageal reflux disease ( gord )

  • valerie55215
    valerie55215 maria21506

    Posted

    I had my surgery 3 weeks ago.  I also have chest pain which I can't relieve.  Please advise how you deal with the chest pain.
  • christel83569
    christel83569 maria21506

    Posted

    I also had a nissan fundoplication and hernia repair 2 weeks ago and have a lot of chest pain after i have eaten still on soft diet. i never felt the acid come up i had the chest pain and hoarse throat. hope it has worked as dont see consultant till april 26th
  • Wytrbt
    Wytrbt maria21506

    Posted

    Maria-- I am having the same problem. What was your result?

     

  • kevin69191
    kevin69191 maria21506

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    I had hiatus hernia repair and fundoplication 4 week ago. The first 3 was ok really but seem to have gone downhill in the 4th week. Stomach ache, hurts after I eat. I'm in more pain now than before I had it done. I read so many different things on how long it takes to recover. I have an appointment with the after surgery dept tomorrow. I made an appointment with them because I'm so uncomfortable with the pain. It goes up my back and constant stomach ache really. I feel depressed with it as I had such high hopes of the 3 years with acid reflux misery

    • sana_kaaay
      sana_kaaay kevin69191

      Posted

      Hi I had a hiatus hernia repair a few weeks ago. my life before this was just so terrible I couldn't go out with friends to eat or even eat at all. I couldn't even have fluids without it burning or being sick. I kept on going to the doctors with the same symptoms

      I finally got referred to a specialist and they did the tests and got diagnosed with a one inch hiatus hernia.

      A few months later I had the op everything was going fine I had no reflux at all until a few days ago.i woke up with a burning sensation I took lansoprazole 30 mg and it had no effect and gaviscon with no effect. I can't eat or sleep because of the pain I'm sick all the time

      Is anyone else having these symptoms? Please let me know

      "s"

    • will00243
      will00243 sana_kaaay

      Posted

      There is healing from the surgery and then there is also healing from esophagitis. Depending on how bad it is esophagitis can take as much as 8-12 weeks to heal.  Surgery isn't an instant cure for esophagitis. It just stops the reflux, which in turn can allow esophagitis to heal over time.

    • diane15959
      diane15959 kevin69191

      Posted

      I had my Nissen 3 weeks ago and have had bad upper back pain after I eat. I'm hoping this is normal and it goes away soon. it's very uncomfortable to say the least. I'm thinking it's gas pain from moving on to more solid food.. I'm hoping it's all just part of recovery and it resolves soon.. I've had no problem with burping from the get go and Im grateful because it does help with the gas.

    • pete39499
      pete39499 kevin69191

      Posted

      Hi Kevin, how strange I like you also had surgery to repair my Hiatus Hernial 4 weeks ago and this week I have taken a backward step. Constant belly ache, feeling nausea from the moment I get up, and stomach making noises all the time. I have had to go back on the Esomeprazole and anti acid tablets just to get some peace. I thought the opp was meant to fix all the acid problems, far from it or do I need to give it more time. Perhaps I shouldn't of had beer last week watching the England Italy game and that has set me back. I am not due to see the surgeon for another 3 months so may have to make an appo with a GP if things don't improve in the next few days! First time ever I think I have had a taste of depression. Not good. How long before you were fully cured? Thanks.

      Pedro

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