Nissen Fundoplication

Posted by Lindabeth421 @lindabeth421, Jul 5, 2011

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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dragnwc19 | @dragnwc19 | Aug 29, 2023

In reply to @pdilly "Oh my — I hope I never end up in that hospital or have surgery by..." + (show)

Well, if your future plans ever include major surgery, try to avoid Fridays and/or late afternoons. You certainly don't want to be last on the list on that particular day, at that late hour, like I was!

jojo | @jord | Aug 30, 2023

In reply to @debra54 "Has anyone had a Nissen fundoplication procedure done to stop gerd? Is it worth it? Was..." + (show)

First try diet, exercise and natural stuff. Protonix and Pepcid never worked for me and w side effects. With surgery, you will also have a lot of bloating and you might have to do the surgery again. Get off Protonix, and try losing a lot of weight. Google and do your research about Gerd and HH and exercises for HH, and see if you get better wo surgery.

ranchwomen60 | @ranchwomen60 | Sep 25, 2024

My daughter has had the Nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. She suffered with acid reflex for years then was told the bottom of her Esophagus was mush, and that’s why she needed the surgery. I will get her connected with this group so that she can learn more and maybe share her own experience. Thank you to those who have shared.

armstr1234 | @armstr1234 | Sep 26, 2024

In reply to @ranchwomen60 "My daughter has had the Nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. She suffered with acid reflex..." + (show)

I have a 5cm hernia and it causes me heart burn. They did stretch my throat

joyceinil | @joyceinil | Sep 30, 2024

In reply to @ranchwomen60 "My daughter has had the Nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. She suffered with acid reflex..." + (show)

I too had that surgery. I am 84. My hernia twisted and was an emergency repair. It lasted about 2 years and has now failed. I don't think at my age I am going back for a second surgery. Hope your daughter does well. My surgeon says failures are rare, about 5%, but I wonder.

usernet01 | @usernet01 | Apr 11 11:36pm

In reply to @terrijwright "I’m so sorry. I know this has to be miserable and depressing. I’ve had 2 fundiplications..." + (show)

@terrijwright
Hello Terrijwright,
I saw you post regard to 2 nissen fundoplications. Did you have another redo fundoplication?
Thank you.

terrijwright | @terrijwright | Apr 13 6:40am

In reply to @usernet01 "@terrijwright Hello Terrijwright, I saw you post regard to 2 nissen fundoplications. Did you have another..." + (show)

@usernet01

Hi,

I wrote this quite sometime ago. After the second fundiplication slipped, I ended up having a gastric bypass, in December of 2023. I was terrified to take this step, but it honestly ended up being the best thing.
Having the bypass gave me my life back. I am amazed when I think back on the horrible pain I was in.

I am religious about taking my supplements and getting enough protein. Because of this, I have had no problems with nutrition. Im so glad I did it.

Wish you the best.

usernet01 | @usernet01 | Apr 14 12:01am

In reply to @terrijwright "@usernet01 Hi, I wrote this quite sometime ago. After the second fundiplication slipped, I ended up..." + (show)

@terrijwright
Hello Terrijwright,
So glad to hear you are feeling better. Wishing you good health & happiness & stay healthy. Have a wonderfully evening, Terrijwright. Thank you 🙂

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 10 7:53pm

In reply to @usernet01 "@terrijwright Hello Terrijwright, I saw you post regard to 2 nissen fundoplications. Did you have another..." + (show)

Hello @usernet01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that you have posted in the Nissen Fundoplication discussion group. Are you interested in learning more about this procedure?