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Linx surgery for acid reflux

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linda52539
linda52539

Has anyone esperienced this relatively new surgery for acid reflux which doesnt respond to drugs.

Or does anyone know anything about it. It is much es invasive than the nissen fondiplication op. done by day surgery I think. My gastro ent. didnt mention it but I thought I might investiage.just out of interest as a possible future option if all else fails. I am having so much trouble with side effects from

drugs and not much effect on my acid reflux either still getting reflux at night and quite sore throat.

Any comments welcome.

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  • gina98117
    gina98117 linda52539

    Posted

    I found the Facebook group but for some reason cannot load the discussion. Would love to hear what everyone is saying! 
    • Lovelane09
      Lovelane09 gina98117

      Posted

      Hi gina.  Have you joined the group ? It's predominately American and they tend to shun the few Brits on there but there is lots of info   Any probs get back to me 
    • gina98117
      gina98117 Lovelane09

      Posted

      I have asked to join. Waiting for a response!   This procedure is so new I can't help but want to read what everyone else has exoerienced! 
  • mikyl
    mikyl linda52539

    Posted

    Please, did anyone here before the surgery have BAD BREATH as part of the acid reflux symptoms.I suffer from reflux but most likely LPR.My GI tells me the reflux is the cause of the my bad breath.Dentists have cleared me and i even took out my tonsils; all to no avail.Barium swallow confirmed profuse acid reflux.I have been scheduled for PH probe and manometry in preparation for the linx surgery.The surgery seem to be my last resort becasue i have suffered this for morethan 12years now and life is no fun at all.Please kindly let me know if bad breath/tongue coating/bitter taste in mouth/post nasal drainage were part of your reflux symptoms that have now been resolved by the linx surgery.Thanks
    • maddie0210
      maddie0210 mikyl

      Posted

      Im in the same situation for almost 3 yrs n im just 22 now! How embarrassing when i talk to ppl and they kindda scrunch the noses. sad(((. And i also burp right after i eat anything, i wonder if LINX helps?! ppl, plz help us!!!!
    • mick20498
      mick20498 mikyl

      Posted

      Hi, I developed really bad brreath when I came off PPI's so tried probiotics and it cleared up in a few days. I got the refrigerated, expensive ones from the health food store. 8 different types of probiotics.
    • mick20498
      mick20498

      Posted

      Just like to add that I haven't had surgery so maybe you'd want to consult your GP before taking probiotics. I surmissed that the bad smell was from badly digested food and the probiotics fixed that really quick, but to get the live ones you need to go for the refrigerated varieties.

      Luck

    • maddie0210
      maddie0210 mikyl

      Posted

      Milky. Im still waitig for your reply!!! I neve senn hou be back the forum ever again since then
    • maddie0210
      maddie0210 mikyl

      Posted

      hi, Mikyl. This is Maddie. I have been waiting for your inbox reply forever! In case you see this reply, plz check you inbox! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
  • mag71185
    mag71185 linda52539

    Posted

    I had linx "done" three weeks ago and it has been great,  I am unable to take PPI's therefore some of the older treatments were unsuitable.    It is only on the national health service in a couple of area's and not all private insurance will pay for it.  But for me well worth the effort,  still on a limited diet till it totally settles down,  but just so much better taken no drugs, and minor discomfort at the time.    No MRI's in the future though.  But I would recommend to others
    • DGR
      DGR mag71185

      Posted

      Hello may I ask did you have it done on the NHS? And if so where?

  • Lovelane09
    Lovelane09 linda52539

    Posted

    Hi I ha my LINX fitted on the 17 June best thing I have ever done no more meds, pain my life has taken on a whole new meaning 
    • Lovelane09
      Lovelane09 john112360

      Posted

      For the forst 3 weeks or so I had to be careful. No bread pasta or rice but eat as normal a diet as poss to get the linx working 
    • staceymck
      staceymck john112360

      Posted

      There can be swallaowing difficulty if scar tissue tightens the magnets too much...I have had mine gently stretched twice.  The 1st time was 10 days after surgery and then again at my one-year follow up endoscopy. I find that food sticks more often in the morning (or first meal of the day), especially if I am eating too quickly.  It's all very manageable though!
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