You could also try GNC (General Nutrition Center) Do you have that near you?I used their aloe alot as well. Or try any health food store you might have. Online? it really helps to diminish the...
Walmart's aloe juice is unflavored and much more economical. If you mix it into some other juice you can hardly taste it. But if you just want to put out the fire immediately, just drink some down...
Hi iamloco, ALOE ALOE ALOE JUICE!!! works well for temporarily putting out the fire. Walmart or GNC has it as well as most helath food stores. I was on PPI's for 11 years....and desperately wanted to...
Hi Chris, I was quoted somewhere between $25,000.-$35,000. and that was with minimal OR time. If the surgery goes longer like having a separate Lap HH repair and then a TIF it could be more. But it...
Hi Chris, if your "small hiatal hernia" is less than 2cm it is my understanding that during the TIF they would first use mild suction to move the hernia down to its proper position with the rest of...
Chris-are you a candidate for TIF? And hernia repair if you have one? There was a 2 year study that just ended in the US Sept, 2012 on TIF procedure. I don't know the results or where they may have...
Do you have a hiatal or other type of hernia along with the acid reflux? I noticed an amazing difference in my ability to take a deep breath after I had TIF surgery for the reflux and hiatal hernia...
Hi to all! I am inspired to write after reading all your wonderful post TIF recovery stories! I am 37 days after TIF and a 5cm hernia repair. The weight loss( 12lbs.) is a great side benefit and most...
Well the bottom line is that my HH repair and TIF are done. I am 2 weeks post surgery and feeling great! Thanks to my doctor, the hospital and BCBS the correct coding was finally figured out and the...
Thank you Bruce for your extremely informative post! I took notes and copied your post to use as ammo with my Dr.'s office but it will not be necessary. Unbelievably, someone has moved moutains and...
Thank you Denise. I think you have wise advice to put the brakes on and maybe start all over and look at the Nissen. I dont know how my surgeon (who may soon not be my surgeon as he does not do...
Hi I'm a new member and desperate for some suggestions. I am scheduled to have a hernia repair (5 cm. sliding hiatal hernia done with laparoscopy) and a TIF this coming Monday Nov 19th, 2012. I just...