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I had my 270degree Nissen laparoscopic surgery in 2014, and it has worked very well for me. One day in hospital, limited initial discomfort and recovery to solid foods over 10-14 days. It really resolved my GERD and potential Barrett's esophageal potential. For first couple years, had to not drink carbonated beverages and not overeat. If overate, would know it about 30 minutes later and be in extreme discomfort (like stomach cramps). Would resolve by laying down for an hour. Also, takes me longer to eat/swallow than others at table.
8 years later now, still doing well. Don't have overeating occurrences as often---if do, is more minor and treat like GERD with a couple tums. Also over the years have found that better to eat/snack every few hours than to overeat at B-L-D. Can even have a soda occasionally, though try to stir soda to reduce carbonation. Good luck if you proceed with it. I would certainly do over again.

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Thank you. This this blog is about success stories, but there are very few. It may be in the rules, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to ask you if you're under 65 because I'm older and the doctor felt it was a risk. Also, I'm wondering where you had it done teaching hospital somewhere where you live locally mayo clinic? What I'm saying is there is a failure rate of some sort. And that makes me quite uneasy . It's just bad luck. I might have another condition or something; but it seems the skill of the person doing it is quite important. I don't know how to write you privately or if I'm allowed to. See this and can answer my questions if they were allowed your approximate age when it was gone and if you had any complicating conditions. Most importantly, where you had it done. It's not the name of the place other than Mayo, type of facilities experience, shelter, surgeon. Thanks so much. It's good to hear one. Good story.