LINX procedure

Posted by Drroberts @drrobertsmsmft, Jul 18, 2017

Has anyone had the Linz procedure and what was your experience?

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Drroberts | @drrobertsmsmft | Sep 1, 2018

In reply to @nanny23 "No but I’m interested too. I have Barrett’s esophagus and I’m tired of coughing and choking...." + (show)

I will be having the LINX put in two weeks from now and a hiatal hernia repair. I’ll be happy to share my experience.

Bill | @waterboy | Sep 2, 2018

In reply to @nanny23 "No but I’m interested too. I have Barrett’s esophagus and I’m tired of coughing and choking...." + (show)

Nanny,

I had a 4 in. Barretts segment, with high grade displaysia.... went through about 6 RFA treatments,

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 2, 2018

In reply to @drrobertsmsmft "I will be having the LINX put in two weeks from now and a hiatal hernia..." + (show)

@drrobertsmsmft
Wishing you well with your upcoming surgery and looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 2, 2018

In reply to @waterboy "Nanny, I had a 4 in. Barretts segment, with high grade displaysia.... went through about 6..." + (show)

@waterboy
Hello Bill

Can you explain what RFA treatments are?

Bill | @waterboy | Sep 2, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@waterboy Hello Bill Can you explain what RFA treatments are?" + (show)

RFA, radio frequency ablation. They use radio frequency to burn off 3 microns of barretts skin, then you keep the acid off and the normal skin to grow back.

Drroberts | @drrobertsmsmft | Sep 16, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@drrobertsmsmft Wishing you well with your upcoming surgery and looking forward to hearing about your experience." + (show)

I had the surgery on the 12th, stayed overnight. Since leaving the hospital, I haven’t had to use pain, nausea, or antacid medication. I am very satisfied that this procedure was right for me. Also, had a hiatal hernia repaired.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 16, 2018

In reply to @drrobertsmsmft "I had the surgery on the 12th, stayed overnight. Since leaving the hospital, I haven’t had..." + (show)

@drrobertsmsmft

I'm so pleased that everything went so well for you and that you can see the benefits of the surgery. That is just great. I do appreciate your update!

Did you have the surgery done at a hospital near you? Was the doctor a specialist in this type of procedure?

Drroberts | @drrobertsmsmft | Sep 16, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@drrobertsmsmft I'm so pleased that everything went so well for you and that you can see..." + (show)

I live in Las Vegas. I had the procedure done at USC when Mayo turned me down as a patient. Dr. Lipham did the procedure. See YouTube video of him and the LINX.

Drroberts | @drrobertsmsmft | Sep 22, 2018

In reply to @angelamarie "I had the linx done last August and got no relief . I'm now being told..." + (show)

I had the LINX procedure and a hiatal hernia repair ten days ago. No pain, no nausea, and no need for antacids since. Getting used to swallowing, a little tight but if I chew well, no problem. Had it done at USC BY Dr. Lipham. He has a YouTube video.