breada, did you have the burning mouth syndrome before the surgery or did it start afterwards?...
Hi Barry, Keep us posted. I know you've struggled with this as I did. I was fortunate enough to have my surgery completely undone, thank GOD. I never had 3 tests in one done but I'm sure you'll get...
KitKat880, Please do your research to find the best surgeon you can and don't limit yourself to the DC area. I traveled many miles and even visited out of state docs before I found one to completely...
Hi KitKat880, My guess is that it's the same surgeon. While I prefer not to reveal the surgeons name, I will tell you that his office is located in Lorton Station. Please ensure you review the...
Vinylmasters, The Nissen CAN be undone and/or redone. There are doctors that specialize in undos and/or redos. Like Bill said, you just have to find the right surgeon. It took me hours and hours (and...
I agree completely with Bill. A "reversal or takedown" (some call it different names but all means the same thing) can be be very complicated and time consuming and a lot of doctors don't want to do...
Thanks for the clarification Bill. My current surgeon said that they removed scar tissue as well in order to completely undo my nissen and put me back to a normal anatomy. It took them a little over...
Dave, I am by no means a Dr. so anything I post here is only something I've researched and/or a surgeon has told me. From my research and from what surgeons have told me, yes, a nissen can be undone....
Barry, Not sure who told you a nissen can't be undone. It DEFINITELY can. I have actual pictures from the surgery to prove that my anatomy is completely back to normal as it was prior to the nissen....
Dave, I sent you an email to your address. Sophie, Like Denise said, if you provide your email address, I'll be happy to discuss with you further....
Baza, Now that the wrap is "undone" I feel back to normal. My current surgeon even took pictures of my stomach in its "normal" anatomical state. Dave, She was having stomach pain which the tests...
A Dr. in Lorton, VA did not reveal my first test results to me (i.e. manometry, PH, etc.) and did the surgery anyway. I did not need the surgery so I had it undone completely by a world renowned...
I changed the thread name though still see the original name in blue bold. How do I change that?...
Thanks for the advice Joy, I removed the name and just provided the facts....
All, I recently had an "open" surgery to completely undo my previous nissen surgery. I am now back to a completely normal anatomy. If anyone has any questions about this, please feel free to ask. I'm...
Hi Denise, Thanks for your reply. FORTUNATELY on 1/10/13, I had EVERYTHING completely undone. All my anatomy is back to normal. This was done by one of the "top surgeons in the entire country". Yes,...
Worrisome, Did your white tongue coating ever go away? If so how? What did you use?...
Worrisome, Please be careful with any Dr. My Dr. in Lorton, VA lied to me on multiple occasions. Before he performed the first nissen surgery on me, he never shared the test results with me which...
Dr. Gillian lied to me on multiple occasions. He never shared my test results with me prior to doing the Nissen surgery of which I did not need. My attorney is currently reviewing my medical records...
My experience with a Dr. in Lorton, VA was horrible. He never reviewed my initial test results with me prior to having the nissen; which, the tests showed I did not need. He lied to me and my wife on...
Buzz/Barry, I have symptoms very similar to yours and am going in for my Nissen Takedown surgery next Tuesday. My surgeon is also going to adjust the hernia repair (loosen) just to ensure there can...
Hi BritishBeef- I had/have similar symptoms as you and I'm at the 2 month post op point. Unfortunately, my surgery was not a success and, to that end, I am having the Nissen Takedown surgery next...
I'm going in to have my Nissen Takedown surgery next Tuesday 9/18/12. Why am I having this done or rather "undone"? I had the Nissen Fundoplication on 7/6/12 and have been miserable since. I'm now at...
Hi Sandi, thanks for your repl. I posted a new thread: here is what I posted All, I thought I would start this thread to get some thoughts, suggestions, experiences, etc. that might help alleviate...
All, I thought I would start this thread to get some thoughts, suggestions, experiences, etc. that might help alleviate some of my concerns. I had my Nissen performed on July 6, 2012. It will be 4...
All, I had my nissen done on 7/6/12. About 3 days after, I started noticing the burning throat and white tongue (had the throat burn prior but NEVER the white tongue). Since that day, the...
Ahh, okay, good to know. I will certainly ask my doctor about that. Thanks for the info. Barry. I'll keep you posted on how my endoscopy goes next week! Mike...
Barry, Thanks for the reply. I know it's early on for me (starting my 4th week post op) though I have to wonder if this surgery was worth it. I know many people question it at this stage of the game,...
Hi Barry, I'm actually having the endoscopy next week to see what's going on. Only thing that makes sense, at this juncture, is either swelling of the wrap, or the wrap is simply too tight. Either...
Hi Denise, Just a quick update. So my original GI doc was confused/upset at the primary care physicians for not performing a culture on my tongue. He didn't understand how they could 100% diagnose me...
Denise, Thank you so much for your email. You're absolutely right, I've done everything I can at this point. All of your information and encouragement have been extremely helpful. I will do my best...
Hi Denise, So, an update, I went to an ENT today to get his opinion on my throat. He said, it's not thrush and is just part of life. I thought what on earth? how did two other doctors tell me it was...
Denise, Just wanted to let you know, and hopefully we can share with others too, the barium liquid that I swallowed got "stuck" in the esophagus asa well; it's not just food that gets stuck due to...
Denise, So here is what my surgeon said: According to the results of the Upper GI, he considers it a "perfect" Nissen He said the tightness, at this juncture, is a good thing and he would actually be...
Denise, Thanks for the reply. I will definitely let you know what the surgeon has to say regarding the Upper GI test. If I can help others here that's great and is why I continue to post :-). By the...
Denise, As always, thanks for the reply and info. I see my surgeon today to discuss the results of the Upper GI. I know I'm being impatient with this process; it's just very difficult right now, as...
Hi Denise, Here is the synopsis of my upper GI (Barium Swallow): Looks like the wrap is in tact It's clear that the Barium liquid did NOT "pass" through in to the stomach very well; it actually...
Denise, So I went back to my Primary Care Physician to see if he could tell me what might be causing my extremely dry mouth, white tongue, sore throat, etc. He said it could be a fungal infection;...
Denise, Thank you! Your replies are very informative and comforting and I greatly appreciate it. I think I'm going to take your advice and find a top notch ENT to explore the tongue symptoms further....
Denise, Thanks for the warm welcome. I had the throat burn before surgery though my tongue has never been this dry/burning and white. I'm hoping it's just a result of the surgery and am hopeful it...
Hi All, I am new to this. Just had my Nissen on July 6th, 2012. I'll be 2 weeks out tomorrow. My question is, should I still have a slight throat burn and a very dry and sometimes burning tongue?...