I am about 7 weeks post linx, and I know not everyone has great results, but so far, knock wood, I do. My surgeon found a larger hiatal hernia than what was shown on endoscopy (supposedly only 2cm...
Endoscopy is the only way to tell if the lining of the esophagus or stomach are irritated. My gastro also recommended endoscopy right away, I never did have a barium swallow test. And I only had the...
Congratulations on your hernia repair! I never had a barium study, but when I had my linx surgery the surgeon found a much bigger hernia than was expected (endoscopy showed 2cm hiatal hernia). I also...
I'm only 6 weeks post linx implant, but I'm feeling good. I still have dysphagia, but mostly it resolves after a little pain. Occasionally I regurgitate food or liquid. No reflux anymore, I feel good...
veritas44, I'm so sorry the linx hasn't worked for you. Are your incisions not healing? This was the second time I'd had a laparoscopy, first was for infertility surgery. The lap incisions themselves...
7stringer, I can't answer most of your questions, but I can say that I had a linx placed about 6 weeks ago, and my surgeon fixed my large hiatal hernia first, with stitches. I am doing great now (I...
Kerry, your doctor should be able to rule out heart problems, right? Anxiety can mimic heart problems too - have you tried to calm yourself down with maybe some guided imagery music or yoga, deep...
I went with the linx because fundoplication scared me - the fact that it was irreversible, people can't burp or vomit after (I guess not all, but many?). So I wasn't willing to do surgery until the...
Forgot to mention, that I still have my gallbladder, so I was confused about how bile was getting into my stomach. There are references on the www that say ppi use can make bile reflux worse. The...
I've been reading about many people who take ppi's having "terrible nausea". I was one of those people. I went back to my gastro, she did another endoscopy, and found bile in my stomach, and...
Linx surgery cured me of my gerd. I no longer take ppi's. I was back to my 90-minute bikram yoga classes (strenuous) 4 weeks after surgery, and I'm running a 5k race this weekend (6-weeks post)....
Is hernia repair not an option?...
I will also add that Dr. Gillian is really, really nice, not aloof and haughty like you hear a lot of surgeons are. And you could visit the nation's capitol if you have surgery here!...
beth, I'm really sorry about your situation. I had linx surgery 5 weeks ago, it was done at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA, by Dr. G. Kevin Gillian. While he has only done 30-something...
I don't know your history, but would you consider linx surgery? I had hernia repair and linx surgery 5 weeks ago and it has changed my life. Used to not be able to sleep flat, would feel reflux while...
I had a hiatal hernia, supposedly 2 cm sliding. When doc when in to do Linx surgery, he found that hernia was larger, perhaps 4 cm. So he repaired it, and then placed the linx. I have no more reflux,...
Hi Pat, thanks for the welcome! Oy, I hope my insurance co doesn't back out now, after surgery! I would have to sue them! I have Aetna Open Access HMO for the federal government, in Washington...
Hello all! I just registered at Healing Well, though I've been reading posts for a few months, gathering info on the Linx. I saw my surgeon in January 2014, was thrilled that insurance approved me,...