Has My Nissen Fundoplication Failed

 Hi,just seen my GP with some problems ive been having since i had nissen surgery 10 weeks ago.Problems are nausea,belching and burping,throat clearing and white coated tongue.He said i still have acid reflux and the surgery has failed to work.Im totally devastated !I cant believe i went through all this for nothing.Seeing surgeon again in two weeks to see what he thinks.I have always thought the wrap was done too loose as i have been burping from the day i had it done. Barry

 

Hi Barry,

I respectfully suggest that you see your GI/surgeon. I don't doubt that your GP is a great doctor, but it's probably best to see a specialist about this. Most of them have phone numbers to call.

You will need additional testing before anyone can pronounce your surgery a failure.

Kindly,
Ashley

When my wrap failed I had a gastroscopy to see if it was still there as this was a visual
check and confirmed it had come completely undone. When you say has failed to work do you mean that it is too loose and does not close your LES or that it has come apart? The difference is important to understand as the cause is different and can be taken into consideration when planning your way forwards. Best of luck.

What are you eating?
Are you using straws or drinking carbonated drinks?

Not likely, Was it a 360, 270 or 180 done on you?

Hi Barry,

It takes a full 6 months for the majority of healing and a full year for the rest.  You're not even at the 3 month mark.  You're struggling with a difficult post-op recovery, but it's far too soon to determine whether or not your wrap is failed.  I know it's hard to trust, and wait for improvements. 

I agree with Ashley's suggestion that you contact your surgeon and/or GI docs to get some feedback and understanding of what's going on with your recovery.

Until then, we're here to listen to your worries and support your recovery journey.

Best wishes,

Denise

Hey Barry,

Sorry if I missed this, but have you been sleeping with the bed elevated? Maybe it would help if something is irritating the wrap.

Your wrap could be too tight, but to be sure ask your doctor to give you a barium swallow test and see how it's functioning.

I am new to the forum but found the replies of many people of great help to me. I am trying to understand and get information about the symptoms I have been having. I had a Nissan Findus Wrap with a 360 degrees. The surgery was August of 2017, which is seven months. I have had a great deal of difficulties post op. I felt nauseated and took Zofran. I called the surgeons office and the nurse said we have not heard of that happening. I continued to try to eat soft foods and very often food would get stuck in my throat and my husband gently hit my back and it loosened the food. This has caused a great deal of depression and I am afraid to eat. I have lost 20 pounds but it was a hard way to lose weight. It seems that gradually I have had symptoms of reflex, my tongue is coated in the morning, I have gas and gas pills do not work. I get nauseated from time to time and have found temporary relief from pepto bismol . I have read in the forum that these are symptoms of a failed Nissan fundoplication. The initial reason for the wrap was non closure of the les valve. A swallow study was performed with servere irritation to the esophagus but no Barrettes. A esophageal memomentry was done to see if I would tolerate a wrap. I am thinking about calling the surgeon that did the surgery but want to have the appropriate information to tell him. I know to request a repeat Ph study and am not sure what else to ask.
Thanks to everyone who has posted on this forum. It had opened mind to possibilities and probable solution.