Hey Dave and 1 day, May I give you a little background and forgive me if I'm being a wet blanket but I think you should here these stories. I had the Hill repair done 4 1/2 years ago which is an...
Hi....has anyone tried the new drug, Linzess, for constipation? It was just approved by the FDA in August 2012....
Hi M8, The Hill Repair is a more complicated surgical technique and more difficult to teach, therefore, it is not done as much as the Nissen. Dr. Aye at Swedish Hospital in Seattle did my surgery....
Hi M8, Sorry to hear you are suffering with GERD so young in your life. I had a Hill repair done 4 years ago (age 66) and am doing great. I actually flew to Seattle, Wa. from Florida where I live to...
Bill...that is an unbelievable story. I hope the doc's insurance compensated you for the hole in your esophagus. Also, that is interesting when you said your open procedure was easiest recovery. I've...
Thank you, Bill, for responding. I agree. I am 4 years into my surgery (Hill repair) and I think everything is OK. I have an endoscopy tomorrow so I will know more. I'm wondering why my GI would want...
I had GERD surgery 4 years ago and I have Barretts Esophagus. My GI wants to do radio frequency ablation treatment to get rid of the BE, which is a burn into the lining of the esophagus where the...
My husband needs to have his gall bladder out but we are concerned that he may have more diarrhea. He already has serious diarrhea everyday. Has anyone with Crohns had their gall bladder out and did...
LadyT, Haven't been on here for months but noticed your post. If your sphincter is open all the time, the only recourse is surgery. Mine was the same way, with a small hernia. No amount of pills is...
Catlady3 You are having your surgery today but I just wanted to chime in that I have the same issues with constipation and have conquered it with probiotics. Don't take laxatives. After surgery you...
Hi Everyone, I have IBS with constipation and after returning from a 3 week vacation with different foods and unable to exercise like normal, my bowels are totally quiet and not working. I've tried...
Joe, It might be that you need to change your meds to one of the other PPI's. They tend to stop working after a while and you have to switch brands for awhile. Many people do better on one brand or...
Joe, I had the surgery one and half years ago and I also had a patulous LES. First of all, I would suggest you get another GI doctor. Ask around to your friends and collegues for the name of a good...
Joy, Well, you did better than I did in finding a surgeon who does the Hill procedure. I searched every state and could not find anyone who did it outside of Seattle and Portland in the northwest. Do...
Hi Couchtater and everyone, I don't post very often anymore since I had the Hill repair done over one year ago. Couchtater, who is the doctor doing your surgery? Mine was DR. Aye at Swedish in...
Istek, Your situation is very interesting. I have heard of fructose intolerance which causes an allergic reaction to fructose with symptoms you describe but I don't think it causes GERD but it might...
Glad to hear that you are doing fine really. Just hang in there and try to tell yourself that this will all get better. It sure beats heartburn....
Hi Wasteofpaint, I rarely log into this site anymore but just thought I would take a peak today and your post caught my eye. I had Gerd surgery one year ago on Aug 20. I had a Hill repair which is...
Hi Everyone, For all of you seeking another method for curing Gerd, there is the Hill Posterior Gastropexy which is another surgery but totally different than the Nissen. There is no wrap to slip...
LadyJane, I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing heartburn again after vomiting. It just breaks my heart to hear that. You were doing so good. I'm 4 months post op with the Hill repair and...
Acidprone, I think it's great that you feel so well. I had the Hill repair 2 1/2 months ago and I feel great. Swelling does get worse after a few days so you may have more pain or swallowing problems...
Hi everyone, I'm so glad to hear from Happily Wrapped and that one year has passed and you are doing well. I agree about the surgery...it's not for everyone but when it works it is great. I had the...
Rbrunet....I think it's wonderful that your Nissen lasted 15 years and wonder why you wouldn't want to have it done again since it worked so well for you. Did you have the open surgery or was it done...
Acid prone, Please, please, get a second opinion before you do the surgery. If your Bravo is negative and your manometry normal, then why would your surgeon just guess at what is wrong. To have the...
Axelsmom1, Could you tell me what your results are with Amitiza. I just had GERD surgery 6 weeks ago, plus I have IBS-C. Since the surgery, the Amitiza was causing extreme diarrhea while I was on a...
Janice, If the protonix isn't working, I hope you give it up because that's one of the reasons to have surgery...these medications aren't good for women...bone loss. But, I too, at 6 weeks, have alot...
Kitt, You have been such an encouragement to people on this board and now it's your turn. God bless you as you stay by your sister's side through this trial. We are saying a pray for you all....
Anne, I second what John wrote. I believe Skitt has the best intentions and doesn't mean to leave anyone out. She has a very compassionate and caring concern for the people on this site no matter who...
Angele, What you are describing could be some acid reflux but it could also be something else. We can't diagnose but we can encourage you to see a doctor because these symptoms should be checked out...
I would say it's a good thing you are finally seeing GI doc. Yes, it sounds like you are having heartburn and maybe some motility issues in your esophagus. Let's not get alarmed because there is...
Janice, WOW, so good to know that your testing has shown NO REFLUX. That is just wonderful. It's great to have a new lease on life isn't it. I wish everyone could have the surgery but I know it's not...
John, It's great to hear from you and to know you are doing so well. It's all uphill now and I'm sure you will continue to gain healing and health. I also haven't posted in awhile due to recovery...
Denjski, How are you doing with the 8 mcg of Amitiza? I'm curious how this low dose works? Could you explain how it works for you. Do you take any other fiber with it? Does it give you a normal BM or...
LOkk... concerning which doctor to see for LPR, and since all the med forums are for everybodies benefit, why don't you look at www.heartburn-help.com message board. They have a special category for...
Elaine, Didn't you have the Nissen surgery? Why do you still have to take medications. Didn't the surgery stop your throat symptoms also? If not, that is really a bummer...and I feel bad for you....
Hi Everyone, I'm back in Florida after having the Hill Repair. Everything seems to have gone very well. My pre-surgery endoscopy discovered Barretts Esophagus in a small segment around the sphincter....
Scott, Try www.or-live.com/tgh/1332/ and then click "view live webcast". Gabby...you are having your surgery the same day I am only I'll be in Seattle getting the Hill repair. It sounds like you...
Well, I've been under the impression that the Nissen doesn't take more than one hour or one and a half hours. Maybe that's without complications. Dr. Rosemurgy does it in about 45 minutes but that's...
John... Four hours for a Nissen...never heard of that...a good question to ask Dr. Louie about . One of the Nissen surgeons I saw was a Dr. Rosemurgy at the University of S. Florida in Tampa, chief...
No, sucking through a straw was just a metaphor for liquid diet. I don't think a straw would help. I know it must be discouraging and the healing must seem like it is progressing very slowly. I'm not...
Janice, Whoopi, you finally got an answer. I haven't had the Nissen so i couldn't remember all of that but I can tell you that it coinicides with everything I've read on the other board. Some people...
Anne....I'm what the docs call intractable...which means the medicines do not work for me very well. In fact, I can have more severe heartburn while I'm on the PPI's. Also, the side effects of the...
Janice...my surgery is Aug. 20. I'm having the Hill procedure done at the same place John had his surgery, Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Small world! Glad you are doing better. John....I didn't...
Hi Ya'll, Yes, I'm from the south...south Florida that is. Live in a little village on the Gulfcoast about one hour south of Tampa. Moved here from Seattle about one year ago and love it. I'll be...
Janice....thanks for posting your surgeons restrictions. I think it is really a "crime" when some of the surgeons just say "in 2 weeks, you'll be good to go". They hardly give any post-op...
John, Scott, LadyJane I just love all of you for caring so much. I know I can get through this with all of you pulling for me. I'm ecstatic that you all are doing so well with recovery. Patience is...
Bo Peep, Smileforme, Bruta, and Billbo70, I just want to cry for all of you. You are all troopers and I pray that each of you will find healing soon. We are here for you. God bless....
Hey John (glad you are back), Wow, adventures in eating after a Nissen. Warning your friends is a good idea, what if one of them jumped up and zealously started giving you the Heimlich manuever, that...
Thank you, Oakley, I was hoping that I said it in a way that it wouldn't be too embarassing. I sure hope John isn't. I definately know that it was a very sweet jesture on Johns part so I hope being a...
Hi Kitt, Thank you for sharing your challenges and joys with us. I could tell from some of your posts that you truly are concerned and want each of us to deal with out illnesses with dignity and find...