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Nissen fundoplication operation 7 days post op

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ben_74049
ben_74049

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd answer any questions anyone has about this op as I've had it a week ago.

Feel free to ask anything. ..

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  • Guest
    Guest ben_74049

    Posted

    I am considering the lynx vs the procedure you had. How did it go? Was lynx an option?

    I have had severe acid reflux for at least 15 years, confirmed Barrett’s esophagus, flunked the bravo test big time. Any info is greatly appreciated. Big decision for me as to which route I choose. 

    • ben_74049
      ben_74049 Guest

      Posted

      Hi Katy,

      I had to go through 24hr ph manometry first which confirmed I had weak esophageal motility.. which means my food goes down slower than usual people and sometimes gets stuck, so I was not a candidate for the linx unfortunately. I found one of the best bariatric surgeons in London with 17 years of hiatus hernia and fundoplication repair history. I was too very nervous about having the procedure but a life without relfux seemed alot worse. I think I put my rapid recovery down to the surgeon with his history as it's been no problem at all, the worst thing has been having to drink just liquid but apart from that ive only had 1 episode where food got stuck coz I ate too quickly but it wasn't even that bad it just feels uncomfortable. I can tell this is going to be a fairly long recovery to eat normally again but I am sitting here writing his eating soft pasta which with small mouthfuls is going down fine. Is there anything in particular you want to know ? I think the horror stories are just from people that have gone with a rubbish surgeon.

      Thanks.. ask away if you have any more questions.

  • Tiss_85183
    Tiss_85183 ben_74049

    Posted

    Hi,  

    Just to give you some more information (without trying to complicate your decision even more)! I had the lynx procedure just over a year ago as had hiatus hernia and constant acid reflux. For 10 months afterwards, I had NO heartburn at all and felt that it had been the best decision I had made. However just over a couple of months ago, I suddenly started experiencing severe chest pains that could last from 20 mins up to several hours - I have honestly never known pain like it. Subsequently, have had various heart tests to rule out angina etc and another endoscopy and barium swallow. They have diagnosed esophageal spasm which they think must be linked to my lynx device. Possibly scar tissue? Have been put on saldinafal (basically viagra!) which is meant to open up blood vessels and has helped somewhat to decrease the severity of the pain.  They have said that if that doesn’t help, they may stretch the lynx device or remove altogether.   I just wanted to let you know if my experience before you make a decision or so that you can ask your specialist about this side effect. I’ve been told it’s quite rare. - I don’t want to scare you.  (Plus I have quite a few other medical probs so this could have affected it possibly??)   Anyway good luck with it all. 

    • hutch02779
      hutch02779 Tiss_85183

      Posted

      I'm scheduled for Hiatel Hernia and linx surgery. I'm nervous - Hoping I have a good surgeon. Best I can tell he is. I would like to hear from someone who had the same surgery 5 plus years to hear how they are doing. Hope you get better soon.. Thanks,

  • frank60300
    frank60300 ben_74049

    Posted

    HI BEN

    I'd like to know if you had a 170 degree NF or a full wrap. Did you have a hernia repair with it.

    What were your symptoms prior to procedure, i ask because i belch a lot and are nauseated frequently and have read that a significant percentage of people that under go the procedure and lose the ability to belch and vomit. Do you have any of those side effects or others such as bloating or flatulence?

    thank you BEN

    FRANK

  • cynthia66071
    cynthia66071 ben_74049

    Posted

    just a quick question, I am having my repair hernia repaired and the surgeon left the decision up to me about the which procedure i wanted. either the niesson or linx . Did you have any difficulties with not being able to burp or vomit?

  • hutch02779
    hutch02779 ben_74049

    Posted

    I'm scheduled for Hiatel Hernia repair and linx surgery. why didn't you choose linx surgery? I was hoping to hear from someone who had linx surgery 5 plus years to hear how they are doing. Thanks,

    • hutch02779
      hutch02779

      Posted

      Never mind I see your response on another thread.

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