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Linx device surgery recovery for GERD

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ali317
ali317

My husband has recently had the Linx Braclet and a sliding hiatal hernia repaired with mesh. He is 10 days into recovery and is doing well as far as the GERD but he is having bloating and gas. Some issues with food stopping at the Linx. Drinking helps. His doctor told him not to eat anything larger that an M&M. I am interested in hearing how others are doing with their recovery. The other thread on this site under this topic was from 1 year ago. I would like to know how they are doing also.

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  • Barretts
    Barretts ali317

    Posted

    The problem with the linx device can be persuading it to open - either to let food down or gas up.

    Normally when the body is upright, the lower oesophageal sphincter is permitted to relax to release gas as a burp - which is quite natural. However the magnetic bracelet doesn't relax. He could try drinking carbonated water to introduce more gas into the stomach to build sufficient pressure to manage a controlled burp?

    As for swallowing issues, the weight of the food bolus needs t be sufficient to force the magnets apart. I would question the "size of an M&M advice".

    • ali317
      ali317 Barretts

      Posted

      Thank you Barretts,

      The doctor gave us no diet sugestions other that small well chewed bites. Something did occur to me though. As i read through postings the common denominator is the underlying cause has not been treated. The Linx band only tightens the sphincter. The possibilities are endless as to the other symptoms. Diet change may help but why are some peoples digestive tracks just out of wack? Birth defects, allergies, alcohol, colitis...!

    • ali317
      ali317 Barretts

      Posted

      ...and thank you. I am questioning much. As it goes different things work for different individuals. Trying to get things back to normal seems to help. My husband is a guitarist and vocalist. No singing for 6 weeks minimum...
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