Nissen post-op

[katie77]

hi, i had the Nissen surgery earilier this week and am aware that the many discomforts I'm having are normal.  The one symptom I have found no info on is the fact that I can't seem to lay on my left side.  It's as though my stomach just will not settle into place on that side, and the discomfort gets so much in less than a minute or so that I have to adjust.  Any reason why this might be?  I also have a kind of tight feeling in my lower left side abdomin now.  Thanks for any advice....

[AdieB]

A related discussion, palpitations after food was started.

[chappie]

I am 4 weeks out of hiatal hernia repair. The first 4 weeks have been very challenging. I have experienced lots of discomforts and it is normal to be concerned. My Dr. said all looked well and was impressed with my rapid recovery. I just started sleeping on my side about one week ago, still eating soft foods and wake up with some pain, but it goes away. This is a very serious surgery and should be taken that way. Be Blessed.

[mrhpat]

i had the laproscopic nissen surgery 2 weeks ago and was not able to lay anyway face up. nothing was comfortable. i also still have a tight feeling in my lower abdomin right above my belly button. that was an incision site and i was told that was where they do most of the work so it would be more sore. also think that they go through the muscle so that is what is tight(the muscle trying to repair). i went to my doctor yesterday and he said everything is great and normal even with the symptoms i have...