Acid reflux: Anyone had Nissen fundoplication to stop GERD?

Hello, I had nissen fundoplication surgery three months ago, I feel better but sometimes I feel something stuck in my throat and constantly clearing throat, but no acid, so I have an appointment with ENT since it could also be allergies or sinus, nissen is totally worth it if it's done by expert hands, so I recommend to look for the best surgeon in these type of surgeries, my sister had that surgery 20 years ago and the first years she didn't throw up but then it starts getting loose and you can, but she never complained about not being able to throw up. Best of luck and God bless!

Sounds scary to me. Any surgery is risky and I would avoid one at all costs. But that is me. I have Gerd and it is annoying but manageable considering other illnesses.

Have you tried the lifestyle change approach? That entails low-acid, low-fat diet, small meals, alkaline water, sleeping with head elevated, things like that. I am doing that now, tho my GI doctor mentioned surgery as an option.

This FB group offers a lot of good recipes to combat GERD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199013402360712

This web site is from an ENT specializing in GERD/respiratory reflux. May get some ideas there: https://jamiekoufman.com/

I think there are FB groups about Nissen if you want to search for that and see what people say. There are also a few GERD support groups on FB where sometimes they talk about Nissen. Mostly they are negative stories because if you have a positive result you don't join these groups! But it's all information you can consider.

Good luck with whatever course of action you take!

Thank you for info. I only eat small meals and I've lost 20lbs, which helped. I take protonix also, I just don't won't to take them the rest of my life. Lol. Will check out website.

@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

@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#.. ..

Thank 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.

Thanking 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.

What 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??