Hi 321liftoff, I was wondering how you are doing? Everything still ok? Up until a couple months ago everything was fine but appears I have a dying battery. Wasn't sure if you know of any doctor that...
Answer is yes, since that was my issue. It is “off label” but worked. Just needed water to wash food into stomach after eating. Unfortunately endostim is in bankruptcy and until the technology is...
There are other options out there. From you description, I don't know if you qualify for the clinical trials of the EndoStim implant. I had it 1 1/2 years ago, and it has been great. (I had my first...
Birdmom, I noticed your post and might suggest seeing if you qualify for the EndoStim trials taking place. I failed my test for the Linx, so found this option and had this surgery performed in...
Hi iho, The sphincter in my case is working properly, and do not seem to have any problems with it. I am off all acid medications. I have not repeated the swallow tests to see the difference in the...
Hi Davidoff51, The time between my first contact and the procedure was about 5 months. I scheduled my visits with the doctor, and surgery, around an upcoming business trips, which added some delay. I...
I had a similar experience, until I went sleep...almost an hour of uncontrolled reflux. Part of the 24 hour monitor is to confirm the cause of the problem, and assure it is not caused by something...
MarkF, You get a card that shows you have an EndoStim implant. I travel extensively, and there is absolutely no problem going through routine airport screening. The warnings are precautionary near as...
Hi Mark, The key is to keep on a wedge or incline. Sleep on back or on your left side only on the incline. A recliner chair can be a best friend....
Hi MarkF. All is going great! The implant was the best decision ever for me. IF given the opportunity I would have it again without second thoughts. The question about the strengthening of the LES is...
I had TLESRs continually. Sphincter on endoscopy was stretched and did not close much of the time. So, basically always open. Since the EndoStim II implant I have not had any symptoms of TLESRs, and...
It has been about 12 months since my EndoStim II implant. I am completely off antacids, PPIs and all medicine related to GERD. Not much to say, except how wonderful it has turned out. There are only...
Hi Ted, As I mentioned, when it did trigger, it caused the heart rate to show 0 BPM, but only a couple of times, when I was lucky to have it in the right spot, and look at the right moment. It also...
The pain kept getting less and less until it went away, can't really say the day it happened. But worth every bit of it! If you use the frozen megs, and then when thawed, just put them in the blender...
Hi Chicago Girl, I was just like you. I went in for my preoperative testing for getting the LINX surgery, and failed the swallowing test. First time I realized I had a swallowing issue. With 1...
Don't be surprised if the "referred" shoulder pain continues for several more months, slowly getting less. Took about 4 months for me, and I still get an occasional twinge. As I stated the string I...
Hi Chicago Girl, You have asked some great questions! I had similar ones and have done sufficient research to answer them. (Question 4 is critical for you to read the answer.) 1. Airport security....
I used the doctor in Frankfurt and am a success story, he was great. (I have doctor's permission to mention the name on the post, Prof. Dr. med. K.-H. Fuchs, in Frankfurt, Germany.) I paid by credit...
My 7 month checkup on the EndoStim II implant was last week in Germany. I am thrilled to say that the Lower Esophageal Sphincter is now working properly!!! I have weaned myself off my antacids. I am...
Pricing is estimate since can differ by location and provider. EndoStimII device is about 6750€, the surgical expenses were about 6500€. Pricing impacted by room type, etc. I had other internal...
An update on progress at the 4 month mark. I am still seeping on an incline and following a low acid diet, but am definitely improving! I have been able to reduce and, at least for now, stop the...
Hi MommaB87, I am not sure a photo would be of any value. At 6' & 175 lbs, I am not exactly petite:) The placement in the abdominal area is variable based on your body size and shape. Mine is...
Update on my condition: The referred shoulder pain from the hernia surgery is virtually gone. I am belching more, which I think means the sphincter is staying closed more. I am definitely having less...
Hi Mita, I do not have a heart issue, but have a tendency, if not eating enough, to go hypoglycemic with exercise, which triggers very rapid heart rate. I do a lot of road cycling, and at my age, I...
An update on results... I am able to tell a big difference. I have been able to reduce the amount of antacids taken, although I have not cut them out entirely, since I am not supposed to try that...
I asked, but do not recall the number. He is the one that teaches the doctors the procedure in the hospital. For him, it was very routine. During the surgery, he identified other abdominal issues...
Hi Mita, In answer to your questions: 1. The device is in a pocket formed under the skin, outside the muscle wall. 2. The battery on the current model is either 7 or 10 year life, at which time it is...
Hi Mita, It has actually only been 4 weeks since the surgery, and the normal time to get results is about a minimum of 8 weeks, with the stimulation program being used. (A variable controlled by the...
Hi JimmyR12 I would recommend the doctor I used, Prof. Dr. med. Fuchs. (His office assistant is Heike Vorbeck, and I received permission to post her name, from her. They welcome American patients.)...
Hi Strictmother101, The price for private pay in the UK was higher than Germany, although that may have changed now, the estimate for mine including a 3cm hernia repair, in Germany was about...
Strictmother101, I had the EndoStim in Frankfurt, performed by Dr. Fuchs.@ AGAPLESION Markus Krankenhaus. Go to their web page http://www.reflux-behandlung.de/behandlungszentren/ and click on the...
A quick update after 18 days. Everything is healing as expected, and had no issues upon returning home. I experimented at airport security, going through he metal detector to see if it would be set...
Day 5 after surgery and I am on the mend. What should I expect that is different than being in the US for surgery? 1. They did not practice "Preventative Medicine", (prevent lawsuits) and as such...
Had a "successful" surgery yesterday, meaning the implant went in just fine. Will take some time to get the muscle built up to se the results. My experience will not be typical, since it turned out I...
Today 6/7/2016, is day one of the EndoStim II procedure. I flew to Germany on the 22nd for business meetings and caught a nasty cold/crud on the flight. I was lucky to have enough time to recover,...
Hi Strictmother, They absolutely can replace the 24hr test with the Bravo test. In fact most places only offer it. It set my surgery back two weeks finding a hospital txt did the 24 hour test. I just...
I received the result of the 24 hr esophageal acid monitoring test when compared with my sleep log it showed that I wake up when I have a reflux event. Maybe that is why I never feel rested in the...
I wanted to answer a question I had been asked. It relates to restrictions on having an implanted device. The best answer I can give is to review the EndoStim manuals that can be found on their site...
Look on the EndoStim web site, http://reflux-behandlung.de/behandlungszentren/#frankfurt to get her email address. (Look for email link under AGAPLESION Markus Krankenhaus, I don't like posting email...
I sent an email to the listed contact, in my case Heike Vorbeck, and asked what information they needed from me, so I could to set up a consultation appointment. She is a delightful person to talk to...
Mostly LPR at this time. Heartburn symptoms have subsided over the years, unless a really bad episode. I will keep you posted and log what takes place. As soon as the 24 hour test is complete...
This is a new thread to document my upcoming EndoStim procedure in Germany planned for the May/June 2016 time frame. I have had GERD for over 10 years and delayed having a fundoplication due to a...
I will start a new thread, and provide updates as they occur....
321liftoff, I complete my initial trip to Germany, and while there I met with Prof. Dr. med. K.-H. Fuchs, at the AGAPLESION Frankfurter Diakonie-Kliniken gGmbH, Wilhelm-Epstein-Str. 4, 60431...
GroverCat, I just scheduled a trip to Germany to be evaluated for the EndoStim and was curious to your status now and how it was working for you, now that it is over a year. If anyone else has...