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Posted 1/14/2015 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hello

I'm scheduled for a nissen fundoplication redo on the 30th of Jan.
I've just also had a letter about another surgery I've been waiting for (on my jaw), but this is the 4th of feb, is that too soon after the nissen for me to have another surgery?

I'm not sure who to ask about whether I'd be well enough etc.

Thanks
Posted 1/14/2015 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
I would consult your surgeon, but I don't think you will be any shape to have a 2nd surgery on February 4th.
Posted 1/14/2015 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
I was told I needed 6 weeks between anaesthetics when I was scheduled for 2 ops. I think I'd be inclined to speak to the surgeon performing the jaw op.
Posted 1/14/2015 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your replies, I didn't think I would be well enough but wasn't sure who to ask, i.e doctor/ surgeon/ nurses.. I will try and get in touch with the surgeon :)
Posted 1/14/2015 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Just been reading your posts and your situation soynds very similar to mine in that I've had a nissen performed and I knew very early on it wasn't controlling my symptoms I've had a ph study, bravo capsule and due and impedance test. I'm so frustrated as even before the op my results were only slightly over abnormal. And as I don't reflux acid only weak acid and mainly akaline my surgeon is almost telling me to get on with it. The only thing that proves there could still be reflux is my les only increased from a 6-7 following surgery. How did you find getting surgeon to agree to redo? We're your test results abnormal again?
Posted 1/14/2015 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
The surgeon is very reluctant but there isn't really any other route in my situation, I don't actually have GERD, I have something called rumination syndrome, it was controlled after the initial surgery for a short while but I believe the wrap broke, my rumination syndrome got a lot worse to the point where I can now no longer keep any food or drink down (I'm fed by a feeding tube), so the only option for me is to have the surgery again, its not something I would do unless I had to, my surgeon has said its very risky and theres quite a high chance of it going wrong because of scar tissue from the previous surgery. Its also not a proven or commonly used treatment for rumination making it even more complicated!
All of my test results before my first surgery and after have been normal, except for the manometry, although I'm not sure what it did show.

I hope you find some relief soon, I think the best bet is to try and show your surgeon how it is effecting your life.
Posted 1/14/2015 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Oh blimey you are suffering aren't you. Well I'm be keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well for you, I'm sure it will. Hopefully you will be on the road to recovery very quickly. Good luck. Thanks for your reply.
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