Precautions after hiatus hernia repair/laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication:
Hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication is a surgical procedure performed for the treatment of Hiatus Hernia and GERD. Myths and fear of surgery sometimes lead to delay in treatment and may give rise to complications that could have been avoided. This surgery is generally safe and if you are detected with a hiatus hernia, please visit your surgeon for the right advice.
Following precautions must be taken after Hiatus hernia surgery or laparoscopic Nissen’s fundoplication:
- For the first 2 to 3 days after the surgery, it is advised to be on liquid diet.
- Hydrate yourself well by drinking adequate amount of water.
- Avoid very oily and spicy food soon after surgery.
- Walk around and be active as per your doctor’s advice.
- Most likely you will have water proof dressings on your surgical wounds. You are allowed to take a shower. However, if the dressings are not water proof, please do not make them wet.
- Please see your doctor for follow up as advised.
- Take all medicines as advised
- Avoid rigorous activity and heavy weight lifting for about 3 months after the surgery.
- In case of fever, severe pain in the abdomen, vomiting etc please get in touch with your doctor immediately.
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is a Bariatric Surgeon in Mumbai and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon.
Affiliations: Global Hospital, Parel; Apollo Hospitals, CBD Belapur, Tardeo and Chembur; Currae Hospital, Thane; Suchak hospital, Malad and Namaha Hospital, Kandivali; Belle Vue Hospital, Andheri West for Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Gallbladder Surgery etc.
Mobile: +91 9819566618
Email: draparnagovil@gmail.com
Website: www.bestbariatricsurgeon.org , www.aparnagovilbhasker.com
