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Has anyone had the Linx Surgery and what are the results like?

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stacey425
stacey425

I'm 25 and have been suffering with an inflamed oesophagus and a hiatus hernia for 8 years. I've finally been offered the Nissen operation as my acid levels are at 41% on PPIs. Upon doing research I came across the LINX Surgery which is less invasive and the side effects are not as bad (from what I've read). I've managed to convince my doctor to refer to an NHS surgeon at Salford Royal who performs the surgery. As my doctor had never heard of it, it was quite the task 😒 Can anyone who has had this type of surgery, give me some kind of insight on what to expect and what the results are?

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    mag2 stacey425

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    Hi Stacey,

    I had nissen 15 weeks ago, I had 2cm HH and what the consultant said was pathological reflux and I needed op done, it was done laprascope with 5 little cuts, I was fairly sore for about a month after and my diet was sloppy food little and often.

    Now 15 weeks on I can almost eat what I want but child portion size, I lost 1 stone in weight and seems to be staying off which I don't mind. I'm glad I had the op as the consultant said in time the acid could cause me more problems, like barrats, and damage to my lungs and voice box, I didn't want to chance it so opted for the surgery.

    Best of luck with your journey whichever way you decide to go nissen or lynx :-)

    Margaret

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