Thank you Bruce for the information even though it is a bummer. I have to say though it makes sense because they want to implant the devices on patients that have the best likelihood of success which...
Looks like they updated the implant centers for the Mayo Clinic in Florida....
Thanks for the response Beargirl....
I just noticed that the U.S. website of the LINX device has added implanting and referral centers for the U.S. There is also a note that new centers will be added periodically....
Hi Beargirl, Thank you for all the information. I am seriously thinking about getting the linx as well and I am wondering how successful the Linx is. From your discussions with other members that...
For the study, they excluded people that had a hiatal hernia greater than 3 cm but I think it is really up to your surgeon/doctor. If you look at the results of the study people who had their hernia...
Hi gazbiker, Did they tell you the Hiatal Hernia requirement before? I know this was a requirement for the study but I wonder why it may still be a requirement for regular surgeries since a Hiatal...
Does anyone know how long it takes the FDA to approve a medical device on average once it receives approval from the sub-committee....
Based on my little understanding of how the process works it probably will take another year until the FDA will approve it for the market. The approval yesterday does not guarantee a full approval...
Hi MMM, Thanks for your reply. Not yet, I am setting up an appointment with my GI for next week....
I have read that a symptom of a hiatal hernia is excessive belching. I am wondering why that is? Is it becuase the hernia causes the LES to become weaker thereby allowing air to be dispelled easier?...
Thanks for the comments everyone....
Thanks everyone for your responses. Kitt - My question is whether a surgery can be performed where a hh repair is performed for a large hh followed by either a TIF or Linx procedure (so just one...
Hi bcfromfl, Thanks for your input and I think your points make sense. I am must wondering if you can do the hh repair first and then do the TIF surgery or the Linx surgery or is the thought that...
Thanks Starry, My hiatal hernia is not that large at this point and I am not experiencing your issues but since I am only 30 years old I suspect/fear that my hernia will grow over time which will...
Hey Everyone, First I want to say that this is a great forum to talk about these issues. It is good to know you are not going through these issues by yourself. I have developed GERD relatively...