Nissen's often relax over time, requiring additional surgery's. I have a perfect Nissen and it was the worst decision that I have ever made in my life. I have been on 2 facebook forums for 2 years now that talk about your specific question. One is just called Nissen Funduplication Facebook and the other is Nissen Funduplication take down Facebook. On the take down page have seen that some people after the 2 or 3 failed nissen convert there nissen into a gastric bypass and are very happy. You may want to post your question on the take down page because this is where most people are having complication after a Nissen. I'm sure that you will find the support that you need. Good luck to you and I'm wishing you the very best.

I had this surgery in 2018 and now have a failed Nissen. I had an open surgery. I spoke with a younger surgeon regarding a redo surgery. After several tests the surgeon told me that he could do the laparoscopic surgery, but could not guarantee that there would be an improvement even after the surgery because the original surgeon made such a mess of it. My HMO did not want me to have the redo so I am left with the long term effects of a botched surgery. I am able to control the discomfort by small meals, sleeping on my left side to facilitate movement of stomach contents, diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Not the perfect answer, but it helps.