Hi! Thanks for all the posts. Seeing my specialist in under 2 weeks so will ask about humeria I think. Currently on omeprazole 160mg a day, ondasatron 16mg a day, ranitidine 600mg a day, azathioprine...
I get the impression they want to allow azathioprine to work but been on steroids for 5 months now, put on a lot if weight and still symptomatic! I know it can take at least 3 months to work and I'm...
Small bowel crohns....
I am looking for some advice. I have been diagnosed with upper GI crohns after 3 yrs if nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping and most recently night sweats and weight loss! Every time I reduced...
No, my motility tests have always been normal (ive had it done 3 times). I had redo as first 270 degree wrap came undone after 1yr. current surgeon says will operate but only if no other choice....
thanks for responses. Feel abit more reassured now....
Hi. Im in Manchester uk! Mine was 180 anterior wrap. Result are ment to be ok, 80-85% effective if done as primary wrap c.f 90-95% for 270. As a redo percentages are generally a bit lower. Getting...
Is it safe to have an endoscopy after a fundoplication? Anyone had one? Just abit worried it may disrupt the wrap....
I'm due to get bravo next week. Could it make my reflux worse? How big/intrussive is the monitor you have to carry with you? X...
I had a 180 degree wrap as a redo. Unfortunately it did not control my reflux. Generally speaking though they are ment to work quite well, not as good as 360 or 270 though! I think it is procedure of...
hi. yes both surgeries by same surgeon. They were done in large centre and in fact surgeon who does them is regional expert who take referrals from other surgeons who are not as experienced so I...
thanks for info - will look into it. Currently have no idea why fundoplciations have not worked....
Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on the Stretta procedure. I understand it is getting good results. I have had 2 failed fundoplciations and continue with a demeester score of 50 and thats...
Does anyone find BBQ sauce sets their reflux off something rotten? Recently had some and I think it's made things much worse!...
Hi No, no swallowing issues! I think doing a 180 was a decision he made when saw my anatomy during the operation. As I say however even in the few weeks post op when it was so tight I couldn't...
Sounds like your having a pretty rough time too. I get severe morning nausea, sour taste in mouth, overwhelming fatigue, belching ++, heartburn, severe intermittent nausea. Your right, its not a good...
So what's the plan with you? What symptoms have you got?...
Reason for 270 was ment to have good results and less side effects compared to 360. 180 was done cos 270 had come undone! As I say, wrap was very tight initially as couldn't swallow for a week and...
Hi, First wrap came didn't work but reduced demester score from 100 to 48, but the endoscopy undid wrap! Second wrap made no difference! They don't understand why not working cos barium showed very...
Yes, same surgeon did both but he is an expert in fundoplications and has done many!...
Hi, Looking for some advice. I have had 2 failed fundoplications. My first was may 2011 I had a 270 degree wrap which failed to onto my symptoms and despite high dose medication I continued to be...
Hi, I too have had 2 failwed fundoplications. first was done 2011 and 270 degree wrap and next 2012 a 180 degree wrap. ph studies after each shows significant relux despite being on high dose PPI...
YoU probably need a higher dose then. Probably 40mg or even 60mg to start with....
Your Results show inflammation of stomach, gullet and duodenum. If your h pylori s negative you simply need to go on a good dose of ppi for at least a few months if not long term. That should make...
I had ph and manometry after both my fundoplications to see to what extent they have or haven't worked. I would say you defo need to get them repeated. With the results you can then decide what to do...
Hi I too have had alot of problems. I had a 270 degree wrap in 2011 which failed to control my symptoms then came undone. I had a redo 180 degree this year which once again failed to control things!...
Hi, I'm afraid the linx device is only licences for people with no prior surgery. I have been in touch with both the company and the surgeons who carry it out. It's a shame. Best of luck. Xx...
What would any of you do? 2 failed fundoplications, on 160mg omeprazole, 600mg Zantac and motilium daily and still symptoms (morning nausea, regular chest pain, lethagy, burning in throat, heartburn,...
THanks for replys! Yeah, I do understand ther seriousness of the operation and I'm trying to decide what's best! Going to see my gastroenterologist and talk about it! Anyone know how long it takes to...
Anyone? X...
Go to your GP and ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist. Anyone presenting with persistent reflux symptoms needs to be referred and at least have an endoscope. Sounds like you probably need ph...
Hi, Anyone have any experience of gastrectomy with roux en y reconstruction? I have had 2 failed fundoplications and significant symptoms despite high dose medication. I understand this procedure may...
Anyone k ow much about the lynx procedure? I've had 2 failed partial fundoplications (270 then 180 degree) and still significant symptoms and high demeester score. Is the lynx a thing that may help?...
I think you need to get the ph studies. I had similar after my first fundo, barium swallow was normal with wrap in place but ph studies showed significant reflux. I'm getting barium swallow tomorrow...
Ouch! £800, Guess I'll have to wait. Thanks for info....
Uk!...
Anyone know how much I would have to pay privately to get 24 hr oesophageal ph testing and manometry? Thanks...
Hi. I am 3 weeks post redo 180 degree anterior wrap and have all the symptoms of reflux, nausea, retching, lethargy, heartburn, White coating on Tongue, etc. Saw consultant yesterday and he thinks...
Saw consultant, he thinks wrap not worked and still have severe reflux. He is admitting me for investigation and feeding as I've lost so much weight. Not sure what's gonna happen next. Thanks for...
Also, how long before op can be repeated?...
Hi. I feel just the same. Had redo 180 fund 3 weeks ago and think it's failed. I too feeling generally unwell, burping a lot, heartburn and chest pain. Combined with nausea and retching it's very...
Hi, I'm looking for advice on what to do. I am now 3 weeks post redo 180 degree fundoplication. Since day 1 post op I have had heartburn and gradually over past 3 weeks heartburn worse and worse,...
Thanks Denise, it's nice to hear something positive. I'll keep you posted....
Thanks for advice. I'm pretty sure wrap hasn't worked now, major heartburn on lying down, chest pains, morning nausea. Only 2 weeks 2 days post op. seeing surgeon next week and see what he thinks....
I was wondering what anyone thinks about my situation. I am now 10 days post a redo 180 degree fundoplication. Pre op I was on 80 mg omeprazole twice daily. Post op I dropped to 40mg twice daily for...
How many calories per day were you managing?...
Thanks. Makes me feel a bit better. Anything is an effort at the moment....
Hi, I know I have posted a few times recently but ii was just wondering how others felt in the weeks on liquids only after the op? I feel awful, tired, weak, and a little shakey! I know I have a few...
Thanks for all your replies. I have switched to fortijuice from fortisip, so its less milkiy. I'm also drinking it much more slowly and this seems to be helping. I am however feeling really tired,...
Thanks for the advice! That's what I hoping really! It's just been a very unpleasant recovery so far!...