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Second Nissen Failure... what are my options?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 20, 2023 | Replies (36)
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@sandysrobb

My recent Nissen surgery to stop Cameron ulcers has failed. Endoscopy shows the hiatal hernia has returned. Surgery was 12 weeks ago. Surgeon said just ‘eat what your body will tolerate’.

What are my options? Live miserably..unable to eat or digest food normally? Have another surgery? Who could I trust to consult with?
At nearly 80 I don’t know why I was stupid enough to have the surgery..

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joyceinil | @joyceinil | Sep 18, 2021

I had Nissen fundoplication surgery (hiatal hernia repair) when I was 77. It lasted 2 and a half years. I am now 81 and have no desire to go through that again. I share your pain and disappointment. I am taking Pantoprazol (Protonix) and it is NOT keeping me from having reflux. My symptoms seem to be worse than they were before the operation, which was an emergency as my hiatal hernia had twisted. At present I am getting up and taking Mylanta when the burning starts, usually 2 to 3 hours after I go to bed. Anyone have any thoughts that might help?

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