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Posted 12/8/2015 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone

I am desperate to have my GERD fixed so that I don't have to take the PPIs. I've had a bone cancer when I was a child and the fact that PPI can furthur increase the risk for bone fracture have led me to find other available methods to avoid taking PPI.

I have searched everywhere in this forum for the story of Stretta yet it seems like it is really hard to find one.
In my program (pharmaceutical science) of study, we are taught to rely heavily on research articles and trials when it comes down to validating the effectiveness and safety of medication.

With the access to the PubMed (free as a student), I have read articles, presentations, and journals about Stretta and I am getting all good evidences so far.

However, to make it certain, I wish to hear from the members of the forum who actually had the Stretta done.

If anyone had done the Stretta before, could you please share your story, whether it was a failure or a success?

Thanks!!
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Good outcomes:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19730952
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22110288
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22110270
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25267020
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25304252
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25965137
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26241152
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26566608
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24562599 (10 year result by Dr. Noar)
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/grp/2013/783815/ (articel by Dr. Triafidopolous)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Zp2nkiUmU

SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) Recommendations

“Stretta is considered appropriate therapy for patients being treated for GERD who are 18 years of age or older, who have had symptoms of heartburn, regurgitation, or both for 6 months or more, who have been partially or completely responsive to anti-secretory pharmacologic, and who have declined laparoscopic fundoplication. Quality of evidence ++++, Recommendation strong.”20

Conflicting outcome:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25459556 (meta analysis showing no benefit vs sham therapy; sham is like a placebo group)
Posted 12/8/2015 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I approached it all just like you and finally had the procedure today. I'm going to keep blogging here about my experience on a post I'm calling STRETTA 2015. Fingers crossed. So far, just a sore throat. On a liquid diet till tomorrow morning. Procedure itself was painless.
Posted 12/8/2015 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Scotty thank you so much for your reply.

I wish that everything will go well for you and that the procedure will be a success!


I really appreciate your sharing of the procedure.

Best regards
Posted 12/9/2015 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
There are many good stories of people on the Facebook discussion board called Stretta for GERD and LPR. I suggest that you join. Not many people ever post here.
Posted 12/9/2015 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi LPR Queen thank you for your post! =)

Its really great to hear that there is such a good fb page!
However I cant seem to find the facebook page. Could you give me a link to the page please?

Thanks!
Posted 12/9/2015 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
So far, these are what I found from the facebook post


GA
November 23 at 10:42am • Naperville, IL, United States
Happy birthday to me!!!! What a difference a year and a stretta can make! I'm 7 months post-stretta and doing very well. I hit one rough patch that the very kind & generous Mark David Noar coached me through. For those that celebrate Thanksgiving, I am wishing you a delicious meal surrounded by your loved ones.



DP
November 26 at 6:47am
Today I am Grateful that it has been a week straight after 2 1/2 months post stretta that I have felt great!!!! I am looking forward to getting better each and every day!!!! I hold an image of perfect heath deep down inside and it is starting to become a reality!!! I am especially grateful for my girlfriend being by my side and keeping me totally positive through the ups and downs. Happy Thanksgiving to All!!!!!



LW
December 7 at 9:36am
about 2.5 weeks post stretta. Worsening of lpr symptoms has subsided. I am back to experiencing my regular symptoms: burning sensation in throat, heartburn, hoarseness. I am hopeful and will continue to document my experience.

DC
Had it done 12 years ago when it was in its infancy. Meds did not work for me anymore. After 6 months I started slow g down on taking meds. After 1 year I was only taking meds once or twice a month qhen eating tomato base sauces. By 2 years I was totally off all my meds and I can eat anything I want no matter what it is or how spicy hot (LOVE SPICY FOOD). This procedure totaly,changed my life. I use to sit and be in tears from the pain and nothing relived it. Stretta relived it all.


JN
October 14
Hi guys! 9 months ago I got the Stretta. I am much better, I have reflux or hoarseness only in a timely manner. I also have to confess that I have changed my diet: no sugar or low, without dairy products, and have reduced gluten. I don't have intolerance to none of them but is still going well. Ahh! Also not eating fruit after eating, but within hours. I hope my testimony will help you! Best regards


TB
September 8 • Lexington, KY, United States
I had my Stretta in February. It took me a very long time to get off of my acid-suppressing medicines but for the first time in several years I have not taken any acid meds for about a month. I do eat carefully and I do have occasional non-severe reflux but I am generally feeling MUCH better relative to when I went without medication before. I believe the Stretta"worked" for me.
Posted 2/8/2016 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
I am planning on having the stetta a procedure. I just called Dr Noar in Maryland today.. I heard he is the dr to go to for this procedure so I hope its worth the trip.
The cost is about 4500.00 and insurance does not cover it, but there is no way I want to be on those meds the rest of my life especially since I have osteoporosis.
I am hoping to have it done in May as there are a few things I need to get done first. I am having the bravo test done along with an endoscopy and I need to send him all the results. I know I have a hernia and if it's more then 2cm I will not be a candidate for the procedure. Hopefully it smaller.
I saw some one on the Dr OZ show that had it done and it worked for her.
Let me know if you had it done and how it worked for you
Posted 4/30/2017 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
I had stretta done for lpr in 2015, about a 30% improvement in symptoms
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