I can understand that you are frustrated with the medical community. It was the same for me. 1) No, I did not have swallowing issues. The doctor had me do a swallowing test (barium I think) before...
I suffered with GERD for 10 years and took most of the PPIs, changed my diet and still had problems with reflux. I went to two different gastroenterologists and each did two endoscopes. Both sent me...
Yolee, My information matches Sweet Potatoe's. There are no long term studies on the TIF since it has no been around long. I also had several health problems to deal with. I also had several issues...
Is the TIF or Nissen better? Depends on your reflux problems. The TIF is more natural than the Nissen, it will allow a normal level of reflux, belching and vomiting. Some people who have the Nissen...
Sweet Potatoe, I had thought about using your thread for TIF candidates to read and I appreciate your offer. Every day I think how my TIF improved my quality of life. I hope that it works as well for...
Sweet Potatoe I had a TIF 1.5 years ago and I have enjoyed reading your posts. Thank you. I wish that I had documented my diet and how I felt like you have. My surgeon has given my name to several...
I had a TIF 1.5 years ago. I did have a liquid diet for 4 days before the surgery but mine was not clear. My surgeon stressed how important the diet is following surgery. I followed the TIF diet to a...
I had a TIF in April of last year. I do remember not having an appetite for three or four weeks. Following the TIF diet does not help the appetite but it is worth it. Good luck...
I had my TIF in April of 2011. I did not lift over 5 pounds for 5 weeks but I don't remember any other physical restrictions. Good to hear that your TIF is working. I also thank to good Lord for the...
Remember that the PPIs will only slow stomach acid production. If you are refluxing then what is in your stomach will still reflux even if the PPI reduces the acid which causes the burning feeling....
I had many of your symptoms with acid reflux like not sleeping or sleeping sitting up. I took PPIs, watched my diet and was still miserable. After 5 endoscopies which were "normal" I had the 24 hour...
I had a TIF 15 months ago. I also had a cough and got a sinus infection. I tried to minimize my coughing and my TIF is fine. Take care of yourself and watch your diet. I know that the diet seems long...
I was on PPIs for eight years and stopped after my TIF procedure. I had some rebound acid reflux but it stopped in a few days and I had no other complications. Ideally, a person would not have acid...
Good luck to you. I had a TIF 14 months ago and it has worked well for me....
Google Toddy coffee and see what you find. It uses the cold water method. A few years ago the filters, a jar with a plastic piece to make the coffe could be found on the internet. Folgers makes...
I would talk to your surgeon about the trip a week after your surgery. I had a TIF over a year ago and after a week the sore throat was gone and I could walk for several minutes. I don't think a 5...
Before my TIF I would sometimes sleep on the floor. Surprisingly, it seemed to relieve my reflux. It seems crazy but the book Heartburn and Reflux for Dummies said that some people do find reflux...
I had the TIF 14 months ago. For a few days after the TIF procedure I had a sore throat and some pain in my throat. After it went away I have not had any problems. The recovery involves a liquid...
Yes, before my TIF and while on Nexium I was able to drink light beer....
I did. I found the dark beers to be a problem and I usually stick to the lighter colored beer or the "lite" beer. Dark wine is also a problem for me. Even after my TIF and my reflux is normal I the...
My understanding is that larger pieces of food could tear out the fasteners letting the fold slip. After a few weeks the fold has attached together and the fasteners are not holding the TIF in place....
I had a TIF a year ago and I followed the diet for six weeks when my surgeon said that I could start to vary my diet some. I also had good results from my TIF....
I took Reglan for a while and did not find that it helped. Exercise helps my stomach to empty faster. Some doctors do have concerns over side effects but those may be from the law suites....
I had a TIF a year ago and I am much better. I can eat many foods that I could not eat before surgery. I just returned from a two week vacation and during the trip I thought about how I appreciate my...
Hi Denise, Thank you for your response. It is good to hear that your Nissen took care of your reflux and lung problems. Reflux can cause serious health problems. Yes, my not sleeping and nausea in...
Hi Denise, Thank you for your reply. Some times I have some irritated feeling like you do. I have taken several antibiotics over the last few years due to sinus infections. Antibiotics have not...
Mudmagnetmum wrote: "Are you still (since the op) not eating for 3 hours before bed? I'm worse for fasting so I have to make sure I don't go too long overnight - maybe you could experiment regarding...
Although this thread started a couple of years ago I found it interesting. Ten years ago I started waking up in the middle of the night with pain and often an upset stomach. I often have nausea in...
Over 9 years I had 5 endoscopies and they all showed very few or no problems. The GI doctors did not think that I needed anything else. When I complained to my allergist about the bad taste in my...
How long ago did you have your TIF? Mine was 10 months ago and it seems that I burped more for a few weeks. I don't see any difference now....
I had a TIF last April. It has made a big difference for me. Much broader diet, no Nexium, and not the bad taste and burning in the mouth. The surgery is not too bad and the diet can be managed. It...
I had the TIF last April and 3 days would have been difficult for me to get back to work. I am retired but would say a week off would be enough recovery for a desk job. Remember that people are...
I had a discomfort behind my sternum for 3 or 4 years. Sometimes it was similar to an itch and sometimes pain. As time went it became more common until last year I had it most of the time. It was...
My Anthem (BSCS in Indiana) paid their part of my TIF. Don't know how it was coded but with so many TIFs being done I would think that MA BSCS would have a code. This health insurance is frustrating....
I lost 20 pounds with my TIF diet and have gained about half back. I made no attempt to keep my weight on as I could stand to lose a few pounds. I also exercise several days a week but for the first...
I had the TIF last April and had they same concerns that you are having and my surgeon put me on carafate for 8 weeks. I improved some but still thought that I was having reflux. Four months after...
I had stomach problems when I started eating and drinking after the special diet for my TIF. Soft drinks and beer burned my stomach so much that I could only take a few sips and throw the rest away....
Surprised to hear that BlueCross MA dropped the TIF. My Anthem (BlueCross in Indiana) paid for my TIF last April. Sorry that it did not work out for you....
The EGD is a scope that goes down the throat into the stomach and the doctor can look at the throat and stomach for problems. It is effective to see problems such as ulcers and can sometimes show...
Feisty - That is good to hear. I had a TIF in April and it is nice to expand the diet and give up the expensive Nexium....
JB in Northern CA Have you considered Ensure? I had a TIF last April and I drank two Ensures each day. I believe each Ensure is 25% of the protein for a day. The best price I found for Ensure is at...
Bob, This is the URL for the TIF diet. http://www.endogastricsolutions.com/PDF/brochures/NP01735-01B_PrePost-Op_Brochure.pdf I could not get the 4th page to load correctly and it is the page with the...
The short answer to the TIF diet is liquids for two weeks after the TIF surgery. Weeks 2 to 7 the diet is soft foods. The last five weeks stay away from fibrous foods such as pineapple, celery, and...
I had a TIF in April of '11. My surgeon said that he would first look at my hiatal hernia and if it was too large he would repair the HH and then do the TIF. My HH was not that large and he did not...
I have read and been told by my allergy doctor that 50% of the people with reflux will look normal with an endoscopy. The reason is laying down on the table and an empty stomach change the...
I had a TIF instead of the NF last April. I also continued to have problems after 4 months although in some ways I was much better. A second pH test and scope showed that my reflux was much better....
I had a TIF in April. My DeMeester was 28 with over 100 episodes a day. After my TIF my DeMeester was 5.8 and I don't know about episodes. Because of the taste and burning in my mouth I was drinking...
I don't run but I ride a bicycle. My reflux turned to heart burn when I rode hard and exerted myself. I had a TIF last April and noticed some reflux when I rode hard. My surgeon said that many people...
For several years I had a pain below my sternum much of the time. Mine was sometimes worse when I did not follow my reflux diet. In April I had a TIF and the pain was less frequent but I still had it...
Orange 17 - Sorry to hear of your menieres disease but glad to hear that you have a diagnosis and getting some help to regain your health. Sheldon...