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Reversal of a fundoplication

Posted by Pawsboy9 @pawsboy9, Aug 5, 2012

I had a hernia and the fundoplication done in February as post this my chest is on fire. Going back to see the surgeon who did it on Tuesday. Has anybody had the same experience? If this guy does not have a answer heading for Mayo.

Thanks
Dennis

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mohanadakeila | @mohanadakeila | Feb 18 3:55pm
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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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I have had my fundoplocation and hirenia surgery 3 month ago. Till date i cant purb and have stomach pain as well as feel short breath and cant swallow. In addition to that I have mouth heat (my tongues and lips are on fire). Am considering a removal of the fundoplocation but was wondering what would be the impact after the surgery as I cant handle the current symptoms anymore. Anyone have any thoughts!

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mohanadakeila | @mohanadakeila | Feb 18 3:57pm
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I'm looking into doing a reversal. It's the worst surgery I've ever gotten done. I have terrible problems swallowing pills always getting stuck. I burp all the time. Too much gas. I can't vomit and when I feel like I have to it hurts so bad. I have an appointment with the surgeon that did it on January 22nd ill let you know. Oh as soon as I eat it comes right back out

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Any updates with the surgeon?

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mohanadakeila | @mohanadakeila | Feb 18 4:00pm
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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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I come to know that surgeon and gastrologists can widen the tight wrap caused by fundoplocation surgery. But would that solve the swollow and other issues caused by the surgery or taking the stretches out (full removal of the wrap) would be the ultimate solution?

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ga1rose | @ga1rose | Feb 20 8:27am
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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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I had a Nissen fundoplication 360 done 15 years and I had terrible complications. I couldn’t swallow any kind of liquid & horrible esophageal spasms. After a year I was able to swallow a little bit of anything that was the consistency of a milkshake. Anything too warm or cold would cause a spasm. The worst was that food and liquid would often get “stuck” in my esophagus where the wrap was & it was incredibly painful. After several failed ballon dilations I ended up have a revision performed - Nissen fundoplication 260. I still have food/liquid get stuck and have spasms on a daily basis.

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ga1rose | @ga1rose | Feb 20 8:29am
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I had a Nissen fundoplication 360 done 15 years and I had terrible complications. I couldn’t swallow any kind of liquid & horrible esophageal spasms. After a year I was able to swallow a little bit of anything that was the consistency of a milkshake. Anything too warm or cold would cause a spasm. The worst was that food and liquid would often get “stuck” in my esophagus where the wrap was & it was incredibly painful. After several failed ballon dilations I ended up have a revision performed - Nissen fundoplication 260. I still have food/liquid get stuck and have spasms on a daily basis.

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I forgot to add that I still have reflux and am on prescription medication for it but still often have reflux slide up and through the wrap into my mouth.

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ga1rose | @ga1rose | Feb 20 8:35am
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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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I had a revision performed (a 360 to a 270) and it somewhat helped with the tightness where the wrap was and that I could swallow a bit more than little bird bites or sips of liquid. When I had the first Nissen surgery I was desperate for anything to help with my GERD. I had tried every prescription medication, diet changes, etc but none of that helped. I wish I had the 270 done initially and not the full 360 wrap. I’m so sorry you’re going through this!

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marquis113 | @marquis113 | Apr 22 2:42pm
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I am, scheduled to have my wrap loosened. I had the nissen a little over a year ago and have been miserable since. I had to have a dilation almost every month as the wrap is to tight. The procedure is scheduled for April 15. I will let you know how it goes. Denise

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I just had my second botox and dilation EGD. I was advised by the second doctor that my surgeon wrapped it too tight and I should have it redone. Live in Wisconsin. Where do I go for a reputable surgeon?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Apr 24 1:45pm
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I just had my second botox and dilation EGD. I was advised by the second doctor that my surgeon wrapped it too tight and I should have it redone. Live in Wisconsin. Where do I go for a reputable surgeon?

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Hi, @marquis113 - Tagging a few members who've talked about being located in Wisconsin to see if they have some input for you on where to go to have a reputable surgeon perform the redo of the fundoplication and the wrap loosened @hgarm @dallains. @ghennel @blinken @tykehome @jmorgs and @roch may also have some thoughts for you.

marquis113 - do you have a specific distance you are willing to travel to have this procedure?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Apr 26 7:57am
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I just had my second botox and dilation EGD. I was advised by the second doctor that my surgeon wrapped it too tight and I should have it redone. Live in Wisconsin. Where do I go for a reputable surgeon?

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@marquis113,

What part of WI do you live in? If in western WI, then clinics in MN might be an option.

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