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Posted 3/27/2016 8:48 AM (GMT -5)
I had a 270 nissen done on the 16 March 2016. This was to repair a 360 nissen that was done Jan 2015 and a HH that came back. I have bloating to the point it is painful, The pain is very bad. An I get sick to me Stomach every time I try to eat. I have pain in my left side for months and bad diarrhea for the last few days. I am worried that something else is wrong.
Posted 3/27/2016 7:59 PM (GMT -5)
Have you had your post-op checkup yet? Your questions ought to go to your doctor.
Sorry you had to have a re-do. It may not be the same as the last time.

Diarrhea is pretty common after this surgery. Pain and bloating are to be expected too. You're just at the beginning of recovery. But tell the surgeon!

Are you trying to eat a regular diet? I would expect to be on liquids or at least no more than soft foods. You should have been given a diet to follow. If not, look one up. UPMC has a good post Nissen diet online. A lot of us couldn't eat more than a few bites for a long time post-op.

There are lots of tips to avoid swallowing air in the archives. Also, look up gassy foods.

Best wishes.
Posted 3/28/2016 7:18 AM (GMT -5)
One thing you may want to do is start walking. As far as the bloating you might want to try an anti-gas medication such as simethicone. You should also keep a prescription handy of an anti-nausea medication, I use Zofran - call your doctor if he hasn't prescribed one. You should read up on dumping syndrome, it's very common post-nissen surgery. You are quite early in your recovery, and everything that you have going on seems quite normal. But, we are not doctors, please follow-up with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Sharon
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