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I've written to you once before on this Nissen Fundoplications and I just read of so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/49691/

Discussion: Nissen Fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

Thank you @ken82 and @sylvias - so 17% of Nissen fundiplications result in complications if I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76850/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2019

Wow. Just read thru all these posts. I’m scared. My surgeon who just did the 4th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76846/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2019

Hi Dave... I’ve had it for years. Initially I was on acid reducing meds which worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193416/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 23, 2019

@pdilly - I had Barretts esophagus before my Nissan fundoplication 25 years ago. I managed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193386/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 31, 2018

I understand that the LINX cannot be done after fundiplication. A doctor could tell you why....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/217759/

Discussion: Linx After Fundoplication?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2018

Thank you for this info. The upper abdominal pain I experience is a fiery-type burn, not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034914/

Discussion: Functional dyspepsia

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I was asked if my 2nd fundoplication was successful and if the risks were discussed beforehand...risks?........

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915754/

Discussion: Nissen Fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

I just had a nissen fundaplication. I haven't felt this good in 14 years. Depending on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895343/

Discussion: Laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery? Post op problems?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Hi, I know of people that have very successful Nissan and Toupett Fundoplications. I was also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789636/

Discussion: Linx procedure for severe GERD, Is it beneficial?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

Success here. I had Nissen 270 degree laparoscopic fundoplication surgery at age 70 and had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789277/

Discussion: Nissen Fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

I had a Nissan fundop....in the local central Iowa hospital/ clinic.. afterwards for over a month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763876/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

The surgeon wanted the LINX augmentation procedure or TIF. He said Tricare would not cover the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635705/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Nissan fundoplication it’s a very specialized surgery. You need to have a test for how much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608601/

Discussion: Severe gnawing hunger pains

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2021

Hi sorry to hear your struggles. One question what about the mesh. Has anyone addressed maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336471/

Discussion: Second Nissen Failure... what are my options?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

@lisalucier Thanks for your kind response. I will be talking to my Mayo surgeon again. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409703/

Discussion: Swallowing issues 1 year after Hiatal hernia surgery & Lap Nissen.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 6, 2025

They are wanting to do a Heller Myotomy with a Nissan as well but if the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335072/

Discussion: Esophageal spasm

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

I had Nissen fundiplication do to a hiatal hernia 3 years ago. I wish I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323584/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

I found the gastric motility test unpleasant but tolerable. I have done domperidone as my primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289021/

Discussion: Gastric Motility Test Result?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

I’m so sorry I am just now seeing this question over 2 years later! Dr. Eric...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205499/

Discussion: Can you share some Nissen fundoplication success stories?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

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