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hiatus hernia operation

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ian_78533
ian_78533

Hi I've read so many negatives about the operation and am panicking I'm having my pre-op on Friday and wondered if anyone who's had the operation and it was successful or if not do you wish you never had it?

Thanks

Ian

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  • Glennie68
    Glennie68 ian_78533

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    Hi Ian - 

    I'll keep you posted! Are you having a full 360 nissen or a partial wrap? I'm having a 270 degree fundoplication - surgeon says it causes a lot less problems and means I should get relief from reflux but still be able to be sick and belch (woo hoo! - go vomit!) also should hopefully mean I won't have the swallowing issues people get with a full nissen. I would say I have had chats with people who have had the full wrap with no problems what so ever. I think it really depends on the skills of your surgeon. 

    Let me know when you get your date!

    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 Glennie68

      Posted

      Hi Glennie I'm having a partial fundoplication due to my oesophagus being weak my surgeon never said I will be able to burp or be sick he seemed to air on the negative side saying I probably won't be able to burp or be sick I do hope I can then I could still have beer lol.

      Ian

    • Glennie68
      Glennie68 ian_78533

      Posted

      I am sure beer will be on the menu - just not right away! I'm looking forward to a lovely glass of merlot when I get sorted out. You will have to be good for 8 weeks - then everything should be healed up enough to enjoy your pint!
    • ian_78533
      ian_78533 Glennie68

      Posted

      Haha thanks it will be great to be back to normal when we have recovered it's going to be a long road am sure it will be for the best ☺
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