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Reversal of Nissen Fundoplication

Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 3, 2023 | Replies (99)

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@rozy288

Wow ,
That’s a lot to go through …
So you had two diff surgeons at Mayo Clinic do the diff surgeries? Was that in Jacksonville , FL or MN ? I have so many different diagnosis and chronic symptoms ( been to over 6 Gastro Dr’s) even Testing at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville last Oct . I’m a medical mystery. Everyday is a struggle w/ eating anything and digesting. My gut and intestines churn non stop 🛑. I deep wet Belch over 2000 x a day/ night . I’m at wits end . Next stop a Functional medical ARPN in Jan / and started taking Seed Pre/ Pro biotic ( google it ) a week ago . Someone told me to try it .
I’ve tried everything else .
Sounds like many people have problems with the Nissan surgery . I def don’t want that .

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@rozy288
Yes, surgeries were done at Jacksonville Mayo. Dr Smith.. I think Daniel is his first name .. did the first surgery. By time I needed second surgery he had left Mayo (I think he is in the Atlanta Ga area now) and I was assigned Dr Steven Bowers. I was told I would always belch .. it is side effect of the surgeries and swallowing problems I have. Most of the time I don't even notice the burping any more. Sometimes it does increase and my husband notices. Usually because I have eaten something with onions or garlic in it. .. or some spice. .. or just when it starts getting harder to swallow again .. which causes me to swallow more air. I eat soft foods and tender meats that need very little chewing. Sometimes I have to go to an all liquid diet. My meds have to be either liquid, chewable or a patch.

For some people a Nissen works great. I think it depends a lot on the surgeon. I don't think it was the correct thing for repair of my giant hiatal hernia. If you opt for any surgery make sure you know what the permanent side effects are .. they all have them.