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Reversal of Nissen Fundoplication

Posted by myskye @myskye, Oct 18, 2016

I had a Nissen Fundoplication procedure done last Oct. I have not have success with it at all. The wrap was to tight and I have to have a dilation done almost every two months. I am looking at have a reversal done and wonder if anyone has had this done and if so, did things improve Thank You

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robbejoh | @robbejoh | Apr 25, 2023

Warning to anyone considering this procedure. New cases of low blood sugar drops have been becoming common among people with this and any bariatric surgery. Within several months of my Nissan I started passing out and ending up in the hospital. No one could figure out what was causing it and diagnosed me as diabetic. With an A1c of 5.4 I wasn’t diabetic. Finally a doctor here in Cincinnati I went to had been reading studies of this occurring. This surgery causes the pancreas to overreact and pour insulin in after a meal. Then you have a quick low blood sugar drop. There is medication to help called Acarabose but the side effects are just as bad as acid reflux. And I still have acid reflux. Wish I had never had this done and that the doctor just work with me on diet and exercise changes.

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collenp | @collenp | Apr 26, 2023
In reply to @robbejoh "Warning to anyone considering this procedure. New cases of low blood sugar drops have been becoming..." + (show)
@robbejoh

Warning to anyone considering this procedure. New cases of low blood sugar drops have been becoming common among people with this and any bariatric surgery. Within several months of my Nissan I started passing out and ending up in the hospital. No one could figure out what was causing it and diagnosed me as diabetic. With an A1c of 5.4 I wasn’t diabetic. Finally a doctor here in Cincinnati I went to had been reading studies of this occurring. This surgery causes the pancreas to overreact and pour insulin in after a meal. Then you have a quick low blood sugar drop. There is medication to help called Acarabose but the side effects are just as bad as acid reflux. And I still have acid reflux. Wish I had never had this done and that the doctor just work with me on diet and exercise changes.

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I am so sorry to hear about this horrible outcome after this surgery. I have a female friend who is 75 years old and just had this surgery at NYU Corneill in New York City. Its been only 2 weeks, I pray she doesn't have complications. I have a mild hiatal hernia after years of lifting and moving heavy things. The most recent a 400 lb ping pong table after delivery at my daughters home into the garage, so my grandchildren wouldn't see it when they got off the bus after school. Sorry for the story. I am 67 years old and have done alot of heavy lifting over the years. So now my body is showing wear and tear. I have read about many things happening and going wrong with this surgery. I will live with it and not have surgery. I will not do any heavy lifting, exercise and watch what I eat.
I send my prayers to you, a hug and hope your physician can help you without any more surgeries.
Take care.

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sandralewis62 | @sandralewis62 | Apr 26, 2023
In reply to @collenp "I am so sorry to hear about this horrible outcome after this surgery. I have a..." + (show)
@collenp

I am so sorry to hear about this horrible outcome after this surgery. I have a female friend who is 75 years old and just had this surgery at NYU Corneill in New York City. Its been only 2 weeks, I pray she doesn't have complications. I have a mild hiatal hernia after years of lifting and moving heavy things. The most recent a 400 lb ping pong table after delivery at my daughters home into the garage, so my grandchildren wouldn't see it when they got off the bus after school. Sorry for the story. I am 67 years old and have done alot of heavy lifting over the years. So now my body is showing wear and tear. I have read about many things happening and going wrong with this surgery. I will live with it and not have surgery. I will not do any heavy lifting, exercise and watch what I eat.
I send my prayers to you, a hug and hope your physician can help you without any more surgeries.
Take care.

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I just had nissen fundoplication surgery 3 months ago and I haven't felt anything that suggests changed in my blood sugar but I will request Bloodwork, reason why I did it was because I have barrets esophagus which is a consequence of the acid reflux which I'm not supposed to have anymore, barrets esophagus can lead to esophageal cancer, that's why I decided to go do the surgery.. Good luck!

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diane71969 | @diane71969 | Jun 15, 2023
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@dori05

I just had my Nissen fundoplacation removed on 7-22-21. So far no problems. The original surgery was in 1996

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What was the reversal
Surgery like? What was recovery….?

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dori05 | @dori05 | Jun 15, 2023
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@diane71969

What was the reversal
Surgery like? What was recovery….?

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Recovery was no problem. I've only had heartburn 1 time since the surgery
and it wad my fault not paying attention to what I aye, which I have
gastroparesis

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connie1965 | @connie1965 | Sep 14, 2023
In reply to @apetix24 "Has anyone ACTUALLY gotten it and can tell us about it? Everything I have searched for..." + (show)
@apetix24

Has anyone ACTUALLY gotten it and can tell us about it? Everything I have searched for on here is people just considering it but I have not seen one person talk about getting it done and what the results were.

I'm 33 years old, I was 31 when I got diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. I was the picture of health, everyone guessed that I was 20 years old. Out of nowhere, I had acid reflux built up to my vocal cords because of the hernia and it took them 4 months to figure it out. The surgeon convinced me to do a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, described it as "you'll only be out for 3 days and you'll be eating completely normal in 3 weeks." Sounded like a piece of cake, right?

After 3 weeks, I still couldn't eat anything besides Ensure and Jello, then I researched it and it was more typical that eating struggles were to continue 3-6 months in reality. After 6 months, I really started to panic. Long story short, it's been 2 and a half years since my surgery, and every day I am spitting up something if I attempt to eat it. It gets stuck in my throat. I have phlegm 247 no matter what I do.

I am at the point where I have had every single test done that I can, and the GI is telling me the only thing left to do is reverse it. I am worried about the risk. In trying to research it on my own, I can't even find anyone that has done a reversal to see what I can expect. I cannot live the rest of my life drinking smoothies for every meal.

Aside from wanting my health to improve, I am also wondering about suing the surgeon who make it sound like a no-brainer piece of a cake when I never would have done this surgery if I knew I literally wouldn't be able to eat normally again FOREVER.

Please, if you have had a reversal of a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, tell us your results.

PLEASE

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I recently had hiatal hernia repair and Nissen Fundoplication (07/28/23. I have lost 40 lbs, had to have a feeding tube placed and still cannot drink liquids other than milk. I cannot pass food at all. I have begged for a reversal and my doctor says she won't because of scar tissue. I have had hypersalivation since the surgery alongside severe foaming. I did not sign up for all of this! My life has been completely changed and I can no longer enjoy food or even going out in public because of the saliva 24/7. Any suggestions appreciated.Thanks

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bswan11 | @bswan11 | Nov 27, 2023
In reply to @shiggins1227 "I had a Nissan surgery November 2022. After the surgery I had really bad nausea all..." + (show)
@shiggins1227

I had a Nissan surgery November 2022. After the surgery I had really bad nausea all day everyday also stomach cramps and extremely bad diarrhea. After having several test done I finally got the wrap taken down on March 8 2023. If you have a choice do not have this surgery down.

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Hi there. I am considering getting it taken down. So regretting getting it. I have massive burning in my throat mouth and very bad taste in my mouth constantly. So many other symptoms too. What was the take down surgery like? How long was the recovery? Could you eat after? Any info would be sooo appreciate. Thx

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bswan11 | @bswan11 | Nov 27, 2023
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@diane71969

What was the reversal
Surgery like? What was recovery….?

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Can you say how the surgery was? recovery? Pain? eating afterwards?

Thanks!

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Ludwig Habada | @lhabada | Dec 3, 2023
In reply to @bswan11 "Hi there. I am considering getting it taken down. So regretting getting it. I have massive..." + (show)
@bswan11

Hi there. I am considering getting it taken down. So regretting getting it. I have massive burning in my throat mouth and very bad taste in my mouth constantly. So many other symptoms too. What was the take down surgery like? How long was the recovery? Could you eat after? Any info would be sooo appreciate. Thx

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My nissan surgery was in 2021 and I too have a failed procedure. Just recently I have found that I'm able to eat a little better. NOT like before but at least a little better.

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msstee | @msstee | Mar 31 6:20pm

For those experiencing a difficult time after this surgery, please watch what you eat. Keep in mind, your food is not being processed as it was before so nothing is there to catch all that fat you eat. I found creamy soups were the worst offenders. It took me two years of gradual weaning back to foods I love. Still, no Jalopenos!

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