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Issues after Nissen fundoplication revision
Hello. I had a Nissen redo two years ago, and about a month ago I started to have some epigastric pain. It started with some epigastric pain sort of behind the base of my sternum, sort of like light stinging pain. I had some unusual throat tightness for a couple weeks followed by some unusually frequent burping. With both this redo and my previous Nissen, I could never really burp much, but that was always expected.
However, over the past month since the incident, I've been having mostly small burps (a few larger ones) close to a hundred times a day without exaggeration. Even if I drink water, I feel an awkward discomfort in my esophagus and have to burp, often multiple times. I don't feel like I'm having discernible reflux, but I do have a consistent discomfort in my esophagus. PPIs haven't seemed to help at all.
Has anyone else had any issues of temporary irritation where this has happened? I'm hoping it's a transient issue that could be linked to something else, but I'm not sure what else it could be. I'm in the process of moving and the company I worked at went under recently, so I'll be unable to see a doctor for at least a few months. In the meantime, I figured it would be worthwhile to see if anyone else who has had a wrap has faced an issue like this. I'd be especially curious to hear if anyone else had an issue like this and— if it went away after a time— what caused it.
The wrap was done by an experienced surgeon who said the durability should last for a long time, and I've been careful to not do anything that would cause too much abdominal pressure.
Anyone else have a similar issue?
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the nissen fundo is mixed, it works well for most, but put your bed on a slant, cut out caffiene, that's the hardest part, PPI's in moderation, I've had that backfire, wipe out my good GI bio-bugs, had to get freeze dried breast milk to reset that part of my GI...again that damn caffiene, I bought an extra three years, cutting out caffiene...but maybe the cure is worse than the disease?
I had surgery for a hiatal hernia. The surgeon wrapped the top of my stomach around the esophagus, thus the twisted esophagus. About 2 weeks later, my stomach stopped working (gastroparesis) and I had to go on a liquid diet till it revived. Lost a good bit of weight!
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1 ReactionGOOD GRIEF, how awful. I have a hiatal hernia too, but dr said that it was not causing problems so leave it alone. I didn't think that was a good idea, but after reading your post, my hiatal hernia is staying put. I have too many other problems to deal with, twisted intestines, I can't handle anything more. Thanx for the insight.
I’m scheduled for surgery in June. I think I’ll postpone it. There are some complications that are worse than what I have now. Makes me hesitant.
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2 ReactionsThat’s one of my concerns. I can’t afford to lose so much weight. How is it eating now? Do you have to have smaller portions?
@kim1003 and others.. back in 2015 my local GI said a Nissen was what I needed to fix my Severe GERD problems . So I believed him.. bad decision as after the Nissen I was in the local hospital 9 days, had several tests after, was losing weight 50# in 2 months.. I went to Mayo MN.. they said "postoperative gastropanesis " after 3 tests that first day.. they gave me a way to cope.. small meals often..no lying down for 2 hours after eating.. tilt bed, etc.. they say 1 in 6 Nissen surgeries fail.. nerves in the hairnet arrangement around the stomach are damaged.. never to regenerate.. we often hope for the miracle cure.. but slow eating... not stuffing yourself..are things you should have learned as a child... try them before surgery.. if going out to eat..take half home for later. FOR 9 Years now every meal is a challenge.. I fight to gain weight.. ken
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1 ReactionWhen I had my Stage 4 esophageal cancer surgery (esophagectomywithgastricpullthrough), the surgeon sewed the relocated stomach into the remains of the esophagus. The stomach sits high up under my bra now which is very uncomfortable especially after eating even small amounts. The cancer had destroyed the middle third of the esophagus. Can't imagine having the top of your stomach wrapped around the esophagus!
Waited till I was 79 and my stomach was lying on my lungs and heart and causing trouble w/ both. I think I put it off too long.
Diarrhea is my main problem. Going to try cutting out coffee, as suggested by another sufferer.
My goodness, I can't even fathom how awful this is for you. It sounds barbaric. I have GI issues ongoing and undiagnosed for years... but I will never complain about it, after your post. Good vibes sent your way!
This thread on esophagus and stomach surgery is so awful I can't believe a surgery that causes a living hell, life sentence, even exists. In a time where artificial hearts, limbs, ect are done with such success... the "brilliant minds of our time " still perform this barbaric surgery. On the lighter side (there isn't one), losing weight and a lower grocery bill would be great. Many good thoughts being sent out to you.