Hi I am new to this extremely painful IBS experience. I was wondering if it is consistent with IBS to have daily cramps for 3 consecutive months or do most people experience shorter bouts? I don't...
Hi hurtandscared. I had the esphyx surgery 7 months ago and would advise you to go with the more tried and true Nissen. I am still on my meds and I still can't eat any of my trigger foods. In short,...
Hi Shaeyne, Sorry your condition is worse. My surgeon told me before the surgery that if I had problems swallowing after the surgery there was a procedure they could do to loosen the valve. Since I...
Hi Sophie, I had TIF surgery 7 months ago by a well thought of surgeon who had done over 40 TIF procedures. The spasms and fatigue went away quickly, but it took weeks of Carafate before the burning...
Hi Gerd 11 Sorry you're not feeling better. My appt. with my surgeon is in two weeks so I'm not sure what he is going to say. When I described my symtoms to his nurse, she said things didn't sound...
Hi Joy, Good to hear the TIF can be repaired. My doctor who has done 41 TIFs has never repaired one although he has repaired Nissens. When I asked him about this before surgery he seemed to think he...
Hi Joy It isn't that I'm afraid of the Nissen recovery period. My biggest concern is that I've been told the surgery only lasts about 10 years and it can't be repeated a second time after a failed...
Hi Gerd 11 As you can probably tell this is my first time posting on a message board. Please excuse my blunders. I was very moved by your posts. I had failed Tif surgery on October 8th. Two and a...