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Posted 4/21/2014 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello HW,

This is my first post in the forum!

I have had chronic GERD for many years and am currently on Dexilant (60mg/QD) for last stage PPI therapy.
There is the NF, which is not for me and that leaves only the Linx and EndoStim as mechanical alternatives.

Recently, I have been reading posts that the Linx is far from what was promised and the EndoStim, while hopeful is not yet approved in the USA. In the meantime, my bone density tests are in the osteopenic range and I have to eat home very frequently, since I am suceptible to foodborne illness from the Dexilant (PPI).

Not a happy place to be. Don't know what to do.

Any information and/or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Supermedic smilewinkgrin
Posted 4/21/2014 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
I am not sure where you are reading negative reviews on the Linx, but from the extensive research I have done, I have heard almost nothing but good about the Linx procedure. Based on what I have heard and see Linx is as effective as Nissen in most cases and has fewer side effects.
Posted 4/22/2014 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Gondore,

Thanks for your reply.

It appears that some MD's who were perfoming this procedure are no longer listed on the Torax website.
Many of the LINX posts do not leave me with a good feeling.

Does anyone have any information on the EndoStim for the USA?

TIA,

Supermedic :)
Posted 10/30/2015 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
I need LES surgery, and will not consider Nissen even though that's what the doctors always seem to push for. I'm willing to go overseas for Endostim. So far I have not really been able to determine which has better results and fewer side effects. Can people who have researched comment? And especially welcome comments from those with Endostim.
Posted 11/1/2015 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
Endostim is still pretty new so the long term success rates haven't really been evaluate. I believe the Endostim has a lot more narrow guidelines for who will get success from it because it isn't a structural change, merely providing stimulus to the LES to try and force it to contract, and if you have a hernia as well you will still need to get that repaired surgically. The reason Nissens are what is pushed is because there is plenty of information about their success rates long term, and the overall success rates of Nissens is very good. Don't forget that you rarely see anyone on these forums who have a successful Nissen, its the ones who have troubles with them who have the need for communities like these.
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