Hi drtinsac, To offer you some words of encouragement...hang in there. I too have LPR/GERD. I developed it last April suddenly. I went w/o meds for 5 months before I relented and began taking 30mg of...
Hello tj1971, I am happy to hear you are on the other side of the surgery. I have not had the surgery but in time I may consider a surgical fix to this. I am 30 and developed GERD suddenly one day in...
Hi dethl, I am a 30 yr old female and I developed GERD suddenly last April. I originally just had "heartburn" but the LPR developed over the course of 5 months until finally in Sept of 2011, I gave...
Hi guys, Sandi, I am so glad to hear you made it through your procedure with success. Now you can fully celebrate your Nissen anniversary. Would you say it has been a complete success? Do you ever...
Hi Barry, I have tried omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg and found that it did a 'decent' job at controlling my GERD but not the LPR so much. I now take Prevacid (lansoprazole) 30 mg and I can eat many...
wow, this is good news. Hopefully Prevacid will continue working for me until 10 yr long term follow-up data is available for the LINX. I don't want to be on PPI's forever and the LINX sounds like a...
Hi Rita, It's been a long time since we've heard from you and I had wondered how everything had panned out? Are you reflux-free yet? I am curious to know what autoimmune disease can cause reflux???...
Hey guys, Hope everyone is doing well enough. I have been reading some of the post Nissen posts lately and quite frankly, it's alarming... Why does it seem like the Nissen works really well first but...
Max, Noticed you have a new name. new sphincter, new name...nice. Anyhow, when my father in law had the chielosis, his lips were always chapped and the corners of his mouth were cracked. He did have...
Hi Max, Glad to hear the wrap is functioning. Just a thought...have you ever heard of/considered the possiblity of "candida" as a cause for you mouth symptoms? I know very, very little about that...
Hi maximus Just wanted to put this out there...regarding your chapped lips, have you ever considered B2 or riboflavin deficiency?? I don't recall whether or not you were on PPI's prior to the Nissen...
Hi all, Ashley, I'm so sorry to hear of your GERDy issues. I hope you find relief from your troubles whether it be from a new med, surgery, or a miracle. I still pray for a miracle every night or at...
Hi Kevin, Well I don't know about permanently but for right now...yes. I can't see getting off of them in the near future because my quality of life was poor at best prior to starting them 4.5 months...
Hi Panicky, I have to tell you that I laughed out loud when I read that you had refrained from lifting the 5-10 lb weights to preserve your manhood. Hahaha. I understand. I weight train 5-6 days per...
Hi Loyd, I agree with Ashley. The top 2 symptoms sound like GERD but the lower 5 sound just like IBS. I don't have it but I have a few friends who do. You should read up on it and ask your GI doc. I...
Hi Panicky Survivor, I am glad to hear positive results post TIF. I have read several that talk about continued reflux post-op. You are 29 and I am 30 so we are close in age. How long did you have...
Hi Kevin. I developed GERD in late April of 2011 all of the sudden one day. It then developed into LPR over the course of the next month. I had both GERD and LPR symptoms for a total of 5 months...
Maximus, so glad to hear you are feeling better than expected after surgery. Good to hear about the LPR symptoms as well. I have those too so it's good to hear positive post-Nissen info. Just...
Hi guys, Update: Went to my future S-I-L's bachelorette party on friday night. Had TWO cranberry juice/vodka drinks, which was probably about 3 shots worth or vodka. Result=no reflux and a good buzz...
Hi guys, Bill, I am sorry to hear about your family trouble. You have a good attitude about it though. You just have to pray and hope that your son's GF's mom will come around. Everything changes...
Hi guys, Why no ice cream? Is it the fact that it's dairy? Or just the fact that it's cold? Just curious. Thanks, Liz...
Hi maximus, I was just wondering what your story is with regards to how long you've had GERD, whether or not PPI's worked if even for a while, how old you are, and what exactly has lead you to choose...
Bill, I didn't know you were having problems with motility. I am sorry to hear that. No heartburn at least :) right? did they say no scopes for at least 2 years b/c they are bad for the...
Bruce, Thanks for clarifying. Unfortunately, bench press, squats, and deadlifts ARE in my training repertoire. I am not a powerlifter though I do tend to push myself when working out. I hope that...
Schickling, So what did your surgeon say about lifting restrictions and / or your ability to engage in exercise? Can your run, jump, etc.?? Take care, Liz...
Bruce, I almost cried when I read your post referring to the You Tube video of the surgeon citing "weightlifting" as one of the 3 main reasons for a failed Nissen. It's just so much a part of my life...
Hi Kris, I, too came down with GERD / LPR suddenly 8.5 months ago. about 6 months ago, I had the procedure you referred to. I had a 96 hr BRAVO. They put you out w/ a mild sedative for about 15 min....
Hey all, Just curious if one would have to stop taking PPI's prior to having tests done such as a barium swallow, manometry, etc?? I was wondering how long meds would need to be stopped prior to...
Bill, Did you have a HH repaired at the same time you had your Nissen(s)?? Starry, Did you surgeon tell you to get a Nissen b/c that would hold better than an isolated HH repair? I have googled it...
Hi everyone, I just met my biological father for the first time today. When I asked him about his health, he reported having a hiatal hernia and acid reflux for which he takes prilosec. He states his...
Hi tiflady, I am not an expert on this nor have I tried weaning off of PPI's as I just began taking them 4 months ago but...I read a study done fairly recently that showed a group of healthy controls...
Hi Schicking, Great to hear you have had success with your recent TIF. This is the op I was initially considering when my GERD began 8.5 months ago. I am not a fan of being on meds for the rest of my...
So I went to my friend's 30th b-day party last night and had my first alcoholic beverage in almost 9 months... 1 Bud Select = NO reflux...but no buzz either ;) So..at the bachelorette party in 2...
NYteller, Just read your posts on the Muscle Milk. I'll have to agree with Bruce on this one. I drink 2 protein shakes a day BUT...I don't drink Muscle Milk. I have tried their vanilla, strawberry,...
Kitt, Thanks for the advice on the ankle scope and pain meds. I've only ever had one surgery though and those pain meds make me coocco for cocoa puffs :) Hopefully I won't have to be on them for long...
MMM, thank you for the link to the medscape article. Gives me hope that I won't be going downhill anytime soon. I am definitely getting good symptom control / relief with the Prevacid 24HR as I have...
Hi Ashley, Glad you finally got your US. Your gallstone could potentially be making the reflux worse but usually you have "attacks" like right after your eat, especially a high fat meal. I'm not the...
Hi guys, Alright I think I've worked up the courage to go for the gold and try some beer. I have a bachelorette party to go to on Feb 3rd and I would really like to "fully participate" ;) It's been...
Thanks again everyone for all the helpful responses. I sincerely hope that I do NOT have hearing loss to accompany this. I don't know what on earth it would be from as I don't work in a loud...
Hello lanab and speedygerd, Thank you for your nice responses. I have just made an appt with an ENT just to rule out anything serious. Unfortunately, I am sentenced to life with PPI's unless I want...
Hi guys, I have had GERD for 8 months now. Three months ago, I began taking Prevacid. It took about a month to really kick in but I am now symptom-free 90% of the time, which I consider a success....
Bill, OMG I just read your post!! Congratulations! What a wonderful thing for her. It sounds like she is extremely talented. This will really open the door for her. I played s-ball in HS as well but...
Hey guys, How is everyone?? Good here in the GERD department that is. It's a good week. I have noticed strangely that I am pretty much symptom-free until the week following my period (sorry for TMI...
Hi there, I was reading your post and I see that your surgeon went in THROUGH YOUR NAVEL??? That's amazing to me. It seems so far from the actual area they are working on. And only a small scar?...
Ashley and Joy, I read 40 years and 20 years (post Nissen) and I almost jumped for joy. I have read a lot of scary negatives and it is nice to read some awesome positives like that. Of course I...
Hi Ashley, Been thinking about you a lot as well. I feel like we are kindred GERD spirits :) as our GERD began suddenly and at almost the same time (April 2011 for me). In answer to your question...
Hi Ashley, So sorry to hear you are still dealing with issues despite all your hard work re: exercise and diet. I wonder the same thing as you about who will benefit from the Nissen. I understand you...
Joygrisham, I'm not in menopause but I do have GERD, which developed 8 mo ago (6 mo after having my second baby). I first started taking PPI's 3 mo ago though and I will say they took a good 5 weeks...
Hi Dave, I've been keeping up with your recovery journal post-Nissen. Glad to hear you are doing so well. That's remarkable that you are able to drink glasses (plural!!) of wine after your surgery....
Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone with GERD has ever done a gallbladder/liver cleanse or flush??? If so, did it help or hurt your GERD?? The one I am doing involves drinking apple juice for a week,...