Recent Nissen Fundoplication

I just had Nissan fundoplication surgery 3 weeks ago for severe acid reflux. The first week I thought it seemed to be better however after that first week I started noticing a worsening of the symptoms and I'm still suffering from acid reflux all day and during the night. I called my surgeon and was told to go back on my omeprazole once a day and to give it more time. My question is....has anyone else experienced having acid reflux after the procedure and did it get better with time. I'm beginning to wonder if the surgery even worked for me at all.

Hi Cat,
Your worry is understandable! However, you're most probably experiencing dysphagia, which feels almost like reflux. Remember that your poor esophagus has been traumatized by the procedure. The worsening of the discomfort may be due to the peak swelling, which reaches its peak exactly around week 2-3. I also thought that my reflux was back, because of all the gurgling and the food coming up etc. Unfortunately, the healing process is quite long, but in about a month or two you'll be feeling better. The PPIs will definitely speed up the healing and lessen your discomfort.

I had Nissan fundoplication nearly 5 months ago, and although not suffering with reflux anymore ( I had Barratts Syndrome , hiatus Hernia and bad reflux), I have lost a lot of weight and am struggling to put weight on again. I now have quite loose bowel movement and "wind". Will this remedy itself over a period of time?

Thank you Sharon,
I will try your advice to include more fiber. I do not take sugar and artificial sweeteners, but I add a little honey to my porridge oats. I will also try getting more fiber by moving away from cornflakes to whole grain flakes.
Unfortunately my surgeon (NHS) did not give me any advice regarding procedure after surgery. I will try to seek out a nutritionist , to give me support. I find myself very much alone in dealing with recovery , except from a couple of short encouraging appointments with my local GP.
It is very difficult to avoid fried foods and citrus fruits when eating away from home. I find there is only a limited number of root vegetables and was advised against cabbage , cauliflour, and leafy vegetables.

Thank you Sharon,
I will follow up on your suggestions to see if they help me. I wonder if I can stop taking PIP's? I have reduced Esomeprazole to 20mg a day. I was on 40mg prior to the operation. I would like to stop using them, if possible. I am concerned about side-effects from PIP's when taken for a lot of years. My Nissen fundoplication wrap was nearly 5 months ago.

I am 9 day post op for hernia repair and Toupet. I probably don't have a lot to offer as I am in a simliar boat as many in recovery which is to question whether it worked or not. But from the start, I was burping more and have more reflux (as I perceive it) than before the surgery. Also having stopped my PPIs (because the Surgeon said I could/should), I feel a little more heartburn than before too. The reflux isn't just when I am drinking, but it is at night too. I feel like I am swimming in reflux and when I sit up, I burp and it comes up. So, I guess all I am saying is, although I have no clue whether my procedure failed or this is normal recovery, you are not alone in having those symptoms post op.