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I was diagnosed with Barretts about 13 years ago. I’ve since had a Nissen Fundoplication done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193378/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 29, 2018

Hi @faithann64, I'm sorry to hear that swallowing difficulties and stomach cramping continue to be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298526/

Discussion: Esophageal problem: food gets stuck, swallowing issues

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 25, 2020

Hi @marlaxyz, In October 2016, I had a Nissen Fundoplication at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130765/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

I had the Nissen Fundoplication procedure in 2018 and have not experienced any issues or problems....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910084/

Discussion: Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LRP) - severity and outlook?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

My wife had a Nissen Fundoplication in January 2014. ( that surgeon is now retired) For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76771/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2017

In my case, the pain was so severe I had no choice but to have an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335404/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2025

My gastro doc advised me against a nissen fundoplication because esophageal manometry showed i had presbyesophagus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984676/

Discussion: Does surgery work for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

@debra54 They usually treat the sliding (paraesophageal) hernia symptoms with medications and diet. Breathing exercises help…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847112/

Discussion: How are sliding (paraesophageal) hernia symptoms treated?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I had Nissen fundoplication and Heller myotomy in 2017, I would not have the surgery again...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331997/

Discussion: Can you share some Nissen fundoplication success stories?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

I have a hiatial Hernia but I can't have the Nissen Fundoplication (NF)since I have Barrett's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130752/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus probably ten years ago. I have an esophagus which doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843940/

Discussion: Barrett’s without dysplasia

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I had a Nissen Fundoplication surgery at Mayo Rochester on October 18, 2016. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130750/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to repair hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 31, 2016

I had Nissen Fundoplication 7 years ago and it eliminated my GERD for about 5 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725157/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

For several years I had a severe undiagnosed hiatal hernia. There was a large "pocket" above...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703041/

Discussion: Intermittent fecal/sulfur breath odor

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

I had a esophageal manometry test that showed that have Presbyesophagus. Mine kicked in all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925781/

Discussion: Need a doctor that specializes and treats functional esophagitis.

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Replying to your questuon about a hiatal hernia causing all of your problems I would say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290768/

Discussion: Functional dyspepsia

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2020

I'm sorry you're having these issues after the Nissen redo. I had my Nissen fundoplication surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865781/

Discussion: Issues after Nissen fundoplication revision

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 24, 2023

My husband is 4 weeks out from Nissen fundoplication surgery. They gave him a loose wrap....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118255/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

I had Nissen fundoplication surgery (hiatal hernia repair) when I was 77. It lasted 2 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636554/

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

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2021

Hello @myskye, Welcome to Connect. It must be so disheartening that the procedure was not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118210/

Discussion: Reversal of a fundoplication

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2016

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