I was just told on June 13 after having an EMR (resection) of tissue in my esophagus that I have a adenomarcinoma cell whicxh they removed, but that I also had a hiatel hernia. I have had four endoscopes and two ablations but never was told about my hiatel hernia. The doctor mentioned it but didn't explain how it affected my GERD. I guess they assume we know. I have taken omeprozole for 9 years 20 mg once a day and then upped it to 40m,,,, twice a day for the past six months. I have also tried protonix 2x's a day and I like it just fine. It is actually a little smaller oval pill. It does control my acid, but obviously something is going on or I wouldn't have high dysplasia. I will be having another ablation on Aug. 30 and will see if it takes care of the high dysplasia Barrettts Esophagus. So far, the other two did not change the diagnosis. I have asked for others who have had similar experiences to reach out to me to share their experiences but so far, I have only heard about survivors who had had the big operation of esophagetomy. They are satisfied that they did the right thing, but am told that I am not a candidate for that. I am interested i hearing from the people who have cured their BE with ablations. Are any out there who have cured their BE???I did read of one person today who apparently has gotten rid of the
BE. That was encouraging.

I had Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia,. After 2+ years of RFA treatments along with a few mucosal resections all my dysplasia was gone as of 5 1/2 months ago. Going back to Rochester Mayo in 2 weeks for hopefully just a scope. I will have to monitor my esophagus for rest of my life since the Barrett's and HGD was in the area of my hyatial hernia which doesn't allow me to have the wrap. I wish I was a candidate for the wrap since I need to take 80 mg of Nexium a day. I would ask your MD if your HGD is in the area of the hernia, if not talk to him/her re the wrap or possibly the Linx. Hope this gives you some hope.

Hi @l3440r,

You may wish to view this Mayo Clinic News article about "Several factors to consider before treatment for Barrett’s esophagus" http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-several-factors-to-consider-before-treatment-for-barretts-esophagus/

I'm also tagging Mentor @kdubois to see if she has any more insight.

What is a wrap or linx? You are the only person I have heard from who has had the same treatment as me with the RFA and resection. I am so pleased to hear that you have gotten over the high dysplasia. Where do you live/have you always been treated at Mayo in Rochester? I would love to visited further with you if you could call me. I am trying to decide if it would be beneficial to go there myself. I go to a gastroenterologist here in Dallas and take 80 mg of protenix a day but feel I will need someone else to try to cure the BE since they have confirmed a cancer cell stage 1a. The only treatment offered to me is doing the RFA treatments and surveilence for the rest of my life. I want some assurance of cure.

Hi @dandl48, unfortunately, I don't have experience with Barrett's. a question though... since you can't have the nissen wrap, are they able to perform the LINX surgery, or do the same restrictions apply? Best of luck with your up-and-coming Mayo visit. Keep us posted.

I'm going to ask again about LINX next Monday when I'm back at Mayo. I think my hernia is too large for it.