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Can you share some Nissen fundoplication success stories?
I’ve read a number of posts from people who are unhappy with the results of their Nissen fundoplication surgeries. I am considering having the surgery and would like to hear from people who are happy with their surgical outcomes. A recent New England Journal of Medicine article reported that two thirds of people are very satisfied with their Nissen outcomes. Do any of these people participate in these posts?
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Ps Hi I use voice activated text to post that last message I’ll try to re-post it more carefully but you can’t edit a post there are a lot of errors so it must be hard to read. Cheryl
I was mostly just asking if anyone has familiarity with a surgeon who has experience with fundoplication surgery in the New York metropolitan area. It seems most doctors do multiple different kinds of surgery and don’t do this one on a regular basis. I haven’t finished researching but I thought I’d ask any responses would be appreciated
Forgot to also mention, when Dr. did my procedure, he also found a hernia, which he repaired at the same time. He said hernia hadn't shown up on scans/x-ray done before the procedure. Again, good luck with your decision/outcome.
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1 ReactionWho did your surgery?
What surgeon did your husband’s LINX? I have just finished my testing at Mayo ,Jacksonville and am waiting for my consult with a surgeon.
If I can ask, which doctor did your surgery?
I'm scheduled for June 4 but having second thoughts
Did you not qualify for the Linx procedure. My husband had it and had no problems after the initial adjustment.
I had that procedure last April and it was more successful than I had hoped. It was if I had my stomach stapled. I lost 25 pounds.
I have had 2 Nissan surgeries, one in 2012 when I was 53yo and had bad GErD that turned into Barrett’s esophagus, the surgery went well, it took me about 6-8 weeks to fully recover . Then I had one Nov 6 2024, tomorrow will be 60 days , I lost 35lbs since the last surgery which made the surgeon happy and the surgery easier, I was up and walking 40 min after getting out of surgery. I felt pretty good until about day 45 after surgery, when I would eat my last meal of the night, no matter if it was a small piece of fish or a cup of soup, I’d get support nausea within 30 min of eating , my blood sugar would shoot up to ungodly numbers that I’d never seen before like 350, and then I would crash and BS would go down to 50. I would have to take 1 and sometimes two zofron. My surgeon was of little help and says , “sometimes this happens , talk to me in 90days” . I was miserable , I’m in healthcare and have many Dr friends , so I go to my Chinese Dr and she tells me to do three things. 1. Drink a cup of hot water after dinner. 2. As soon as that’s gone go for an 20 min walk. 3. When u get back put a red light band across your stomach for 20 min. I did this and the problem went away within 24 hours, after having it for nearly 3 weeks. She said sometimes the surgeon damages nerves that assist the stomach in emptying. The three elements she introduced help repair. Over the last six days , no problems , feel like I’m on the road to recovery !
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1 ReactionI had the Nissan Fundiplycation years ago. Prior biopsy was pre precancerous, from Gerd. So I had lots of tests before and then the surgery.
The only problem I had when changing up to solid food, I was afraid I’d choke. Chewing my food well did the trick. As well as good support of family. Don’t over do, healing takes several weeks.
I like what your Chinese Dr.recommended.