Last May I had a Hiatal Hernia repair and Tippet fundiplication. It was a large hiatal hernia that was causing my stomach to enter my diaphragm. It was dangerous and caused sever pain at random times. The hernia was repaired laproscopically and my stomach was returned to the correct position while the hernia was closed with mesh and sutures.

At the same time, my doctor did a Tippet fundiplication. It is different then the traditional one in that the fundus is wrapped 270 degrees around the lower esophageal sphincter instead of 360 degrees around it. This allows me to burp normally and totally eliminated acid reflux and the need for antacids.

This was life changing surgery for me. It was a total success and I am free of all pain and can eat and drink anything I want normally.

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