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Nissen Fundoplication
I am a Mayo Clinic patient (past or current).
Your interests: LAPAROSCOPIC NISSEN FUNDOPLICATION Your experience as a Mayo Clinic patient (if applicable): Today is one week since surgery at the Jacksonville Clinic. It was a positive experience, in that the care was excellent. Now home in Boca Raton, I am 7 hours by car from my doctors. Although I have a local doctor at home, I feel the need to connect with others who have had this surgery. Anything else about yourself: The main symptom I suffered with was chronic cough. I also have been diagnosed with Asthma. Last summer I became a patient at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO, a hospital that specializes in Respiratory disease. I was diagnosed with Bronchiectosis, probably caused by GERD. I had been on the GERD diet, proton pump inhibitors, inhalers, antibiotics, cough meds, the works. Turning over every leaf possible, I was led to the Mayo Clinic. Somewhat cynical about the outcome, I chose to have the surgery. This week has been difficult. I experienced low grade fever, and belching every few seconds for hours on the fifth day out. This has finally stopped and I am now on soft foods, really I'm clinging to blended still. I would like to hear from others that have had this surgery.
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@debra54
...I had a Nissen 8 years ago.. it was seriously botched at the local hospital in Central Iowa.. I lost 50 pounds in 2 months as they tried to figure out what went wrong.. I couldn't keep anything down... then went to Mayo MN.. the GI doctor figured out the problem..in one day.. 3 tests.. the diagnosis was "post-operatve gastropanesis".. the surgeon doing the Nissen damaged many nerves that are needed to empty the stomach.. the failure rate for Nissen is 1 out of 6... those stomach nerves do not repair.. there is no fix.. every meal is a challenge.. I still take Nexium.. very small bites..chew very well.. smoothies and the blender are your refuge.. you cannot lay flat anymore.. I elevate head .. bending from waist..on a wedge about 10"-12" above flat mattress. Do everything possible to solve the Gerd before doing a Nissen.. it is not a magic solution.. ken
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3 Reactions@debra54 ... ken again.. I was never overweight 5'-10 176#-180...before Nissen...keeping weight up now is a constant problem.. Mayo gave me a way to cope.. I have gained back 30#.. ..
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1 ReactionThank you for info..was so focused of getting off protonix that really didn't think bout the risks if surgery goes bad. Acid reflux is manageable right now.
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1 ReactionThanking for 30 years the same medication I mean Protonix I stopped it. If I have heartburn I just mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in half a glass of Warm water and heartburn is gone.
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2 ReactionsWhat about the LINX procedure where a ring of titanium beads is used to control acid reflux?
I had heard about that surgery, but recently read that there was a hold put on that surgery due to complications??
There are many causes for GERD. Have you been tested for SIBO, yeast infection, fungal infection, parasites or mold, gluten intolerance or Celiac? Have you considered finding a functional medicine doctor? Finding a good one is what helped me after 3 endoscopies, medications and also PPI and was told by the GI who performed my last endoscopy to never take a PPI again.
If you’re interested in functional medicine, checkout ifm.org. You can find doctors listed by city and state. And find one specializing in GI issues.
Wishing you all the best through this frustrating journey and back to health!
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2 ReactionsI’m 72. Let severe heartburn and reflux to the point of throwing up every night go untreated for about 20 years. (No commercials about it back then — just thought I had to live with it and ate Tums constantly. )
Finally went to a wonderful gastroenterologist who diagnosed GERD and Barrett’s esophagus. Been taking prevacid for about 25 years for acid reflux — 30mg in morning and 30mg at night. I’m so thankful for that drug because acid reflux is so painful l!
Had Nissen fundiplication surgery about 7 years ago when I was hospitalized for something else and a scan showed that about 1/3 of my stomach was in my esophagus!
Nissan fundiplication was very successful — great surgeon. I remember choosing it over the LINX procedure after researching.
Did not know about a hold. The news releases from Mayo Clinic are dated April 2012 but there are numerous other websites about titanium beads that sound current. Will have to dig deeper.
My doctor told me I will be more bloated than I am now. You will not be able to vomit, either. And yes, they can damage nerves in stomach. Sometimes they have to re do the surgery. I have heard of Stretta procedure. Please research it.