Help Ulcers return a year after Nissen Fundoplication Surgery

Lorray

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Joined : Sep 2014

Posts : 11

Posted 9/14/2017 9:54 PM (GMT 0)

Hello I am sorry for all of you suffering with Gerd and all the complications that go along with it. I had Nissen surgery a year ago and also to prepare a hiatal hernia. My esophagus looks good but still producing too much acid in my stomach which is causing my ulcers. I was diagnosed August 18th, 2017 with 7 ulcers. I don't have the bacteria in my stomach that some have with ulcers. I'm down because Dr said I will most likely have to be on PPIs for the rest of my life. I thought by having surgery I wouldn't have to go back on them or at least I hoped I didn't have to. I really want to cure this more naturally and if anyone can tell me what they do to lower your Gerd I'd really appreciate it. I wish you all the best. Take care, Lorray 💕

SharonZ

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Joined : Mar 2014

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Posted 9/15/2017 12:56 PM (GMT 0)

Unfortunately Lorray, a lot of people still need to take PPIs following surgery. What did you try before you had surgery? Did you keep to a strict GERD-friendly diet? Did you keep a food journal to identify potential food triggers. Did you try and lose weight, exercise, avoid alcohol, etc.? My other suggestion would be to seek a second opinion, it never hurts in these types of situations.

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