Pat, I hope that works out. Keep me posted. If you or anyone else has questions about my Linx experience, please contact me at [email protected]. Good luck....
I'm sure he would do a consult on that. I think he has as much expertise with the Linx as anybody out there. He should be able to determine if the Linx wasn't implanted properly. The normal LES...
I only considered doctors that were in the clinical trials and were conveniently located. I'm in Atlanta so it was between Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Dr. Smith in Albany. I was able to get...
I didn't have any other health conditions. No erosions, I think would exclude you from being a candidate. I had the surgery done in Albany, Georgia by Dr. Christopher Smith. Everybody was awesome. I...
I haven't been on this forum since I recovered from my linx procedure which has been many months. Since the linx is still relatively new and I'm sure people are still hesitant to proceed with it or...
I've been on gabapentin for years for neuropathy due to a B12 deficiency apparently due to years of PPI use. The gabapentin works great not only for the neuropathy but gives me a feeling of overall...
There already is a mechanical LES. It's the linx. If that's not mechanical I don't know what is. I know it's considered an augmentation but it creates enough pressure to replace a non functional LES....
I got a tip from someone on this forum which was really helpful. Keep drinking the liquid non-stop until the tube is all the way in. That helped it slide in and I think it made me concentrate on...
Mollymarie, My hiatal hernia showed 3 cm on the tests which is right at the limit. When I went in for linx my surgeon found a 6 cm hernia. He called it an ambush hernia. He repaired the hernia and...
Your LES may be getting weaker. It's probably non acid regurgitation if you're on nexium. Non acid regurgitation is very irritating. That was my big problem. I was fine on ppi's for many years but...
They do require manometry for the linx and an endoscopy too....
Titanium has been used in other implants such as hip replacements and teeth for years. Is anyone aware of erosion problems in those implants?...
Yes it was Dr. Smith. He was in the clinical trials so he has done as many as just about anyone. He said he was only one of two community doctors in the clinical trials as opposed to large...
My linx surgery cost $23,000 which included a large hiatal hernia repair. Surgeon - $5700, hospital - $16000, anesthesia -$1300. I had it done in Albany, GA and was very satisfied....