Lipham at USC did mine, I had a small hernia but it was repairable so LINX would still work for me. My only concern is the lack of long term monitoring or follow-up....
I have had my LINX for a good long while now, I have basically zero reflux which is a god send given the issues I had with it before. If I eat spicy or acidic foods I can feel the heat typically...
I am just past the one year mark for my LINX and I must say I wish I could have done this ten years ago. I take zero PPI's, eat pretty much whatever I want, and only on very rare occasions do I have...
I vomited violently and horribly for about 7 days after my LINX surgery. I would think if something was going to make it move, that would do it. I have not had any issues with migration, it seems as...
Dr. Lipham at USC did mine and I am happy, I see his name on this list....
You have almost exactly what I had, small sliding hernia and all. I was also on Nexium for over ten years. My doctor thought I was the ideal candidate for the device. So far he seems to have been...
I feel pretty good, I have some swallowing issues but I can get past them. I have zero reflux so far which is good, first time in ten years. I have been eating hard to swallow foods intentionally to...
Sinfron, have you tried Gas-x at all? I am only 1 week out from my LINX but I have noticed when gas pressure builds up below the device, I can feel it, and it makes it difficult for anything to pass....
Have you received your explanation of benefits from your insurance company yet? I talked to another patient who thought their insurance was going to cover the procedure only to receive a notice a few...
gerd_hater said... I have one preop consultation on Tuesday and surgery on Wednesday. They just needed the standard preop physicals done prior to surgery. I'd choose either Dr. Paul Taiganides or Dr....
I can't even find that UC San Diego is a Blue Shield provider or that Dr. Horgan is a provider. My employer is self insured but the plan is administered by Blue Shield. I know in the past I was able...
Has anyone inquired as to the price of getting the LINX done in San Diego? I am curious what they will charge someone who self pays, hospitals usually offer a substantial discount for those who are...