jenagrade, I appreciate the kind words but I'm leaning towards the worse. I've spent many years dealing with acid reflux and unfortunately know it well. The problems I'm having now are the same ones...
Hello everyone, Its been many years since I last posted on here. To bring everyone up to where I am now I have gone the past 12 years with GERD and the last 5 years maxed out on meds with un...
Bill, thanks for the honest and knowledgeable answer. Since you are so far the only one that I've spoken with that knows what its like to be onboard a ship do you believe working at sea after the...
I fortunately do not have any motility problems. Thanks for the info about Couchtater....
I'm trying to plan out the next few months with my employer and I'm looking for answers from those that have gone through either the Nissen or Hill surgery for GERD. From my other posts some of you...
I've spoken with Dr. Aye with the Swedish Medical Center and after he reviewed my 48 hour ph test and esophageal manometry test he determined that I am a good candidate for the Hill surgery for my...
I currently live between New Orleans and Baton Rouge which are considered mid sized cities and the surgeon that was recommend to me by my Gastro has completed over 400 Nissens in his career. I've...
Has anyone heard from Bureaucrat?...
Dr. Bagnato is on my list for the Hill along with Dr. Wright & Dr. Aye. couchtater do you have any idea about the hardiness of your surgery compared to the classic Nissen? Just wondering because it...
I've considered it but the true track record appears well below the Company's claims. Look at the members on this forum from my rough calculation its below 50%. Plus I have a concern of it causing...
Dr. Bagnato?...
I have another question and thought I would start a new post instead of adding it to my current post. Has anyone gone through or completed some research on the Nissen Hill Hybrid Surgery? Has anyone...
All I know is I'm so tired of being in pain. I have acid reflux 24/7 and I'm currently on 40 mg of Nexium 2 x day, plus Carafate. I've had a 48 Bravo PH, Motility, and multiple Endoscopes done. Went...
Lilly, I've been researching GERD Surgeries for the past year and this is the first I've ever heard of the "Hill". Can you lead me to some good information on it? In my instance would it be a better...
As some of you'll know I've been dealing with GERD for the past 9 - 10 years now and within the past year has gotten out of control. For those that don't know my story you can find it in these...
Thank you for everyone's comments. I've answered and added to some of your comments below. 5 Years? Getting married to my girlfriend of the past eight years and starting a family. Yes I know its...
Please see my previous post for more details if needed. [/url]http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=45&m=2352707 As some of you’ll may know I have had problems with GERD for years. I’m...
Ok, a lot has happened between the last time I posted and now. It may take a couple of posts. Went to a different Gastro to get a second opinion. New Doc said that surgery may still be an option but...
Followed up with the doctor today. Bad News!! I have low esophageal motility so she rulled out the option of surgery. She doesn't know why I have such bad reflux. The endoscopy showed that my...
Had the Endoscope done this morning. All went well but did find out some interesting news though. I've had two previous Endoscopes done over the past few years. Mostly to determine if anything odd...
My Gastro doesn't recommend the TIF because in her words they are falling apart. The LINX is a very exciting new technology. I hope that it finally receives FDA Approval soon. The problem with it is...
Surprised I haven't had more responses especially with so many people on this Forum with similar problems as mine. Anyway I just had the Esophageal Motility Study done this morning. I have to say...
My apologies for the long explanation. I’m in my late 20s and work as a Mate onboard various ships at sea. I stand a 12-hour watch, which consists of navigation, maneuvering the vessel, and doing...