17 years post op - Nissen fundo - developing choking / cough systems after drinking water cold drink
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All,
For anyone who is "older" post Nissen. I have Barretts' and over say the last 1/2 years, I'm developing reflux related style symptoms.
Cough spasms after drinking water, and other cold drinks especially. Also in A/C environments.
I had my yearly endo which showed neutral Barrett's cells and hiatal hernia repair still intact.
HOWEVER, lately something up and I went to see ENT due to my symptoms. She prescribed Omeprazole 40 mg 1 X day, did a chest X ray (neg) and scheduling a modified barium swallow test (waiting).
I have gained lots of weight due to GF's good cooking, etc.
I don't know if the latter is the cause of all my problems or not. I will wait for the last test result and perhaps have a discussion with the surgeon who did my wrap.
Over the years I've had tests including an over night motility test to measure acid (by my Nissen Surgeon) and it came out just barely leaking during sleep hours, but no intervention required.
I'm frustrated and wondering how any other LONG term Nissen patients over 15 years are doing. Mine Nissen was done in 2002 and it helped immensely for many years. I had a GREAT surgeon.
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jazz81195 MassBoy
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Do you experience reflux? sound like having some allergy reaction with cold air and liquid.
MassBoy jazz81195
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Just recently had a modified barrium swallow test which showed a very little issue and I was told not to guzzle.
I'm drinking a cold smoothie as I write this.
I'm too chubby which is a big part of the problem. I also have asthma which I just was given a script for today.
I'm not the best patient. Thanks for all replies. My mission is to lose weight and not inhale like Homer Simpson.
jazz81195 MassBoy
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Asthma..you need to be careful with cold product.
It is very good news to hear someone after 17 years of nissen have no issue.