Just back off a bit. Might be a bit soon. My surgery was on Jan 28th and I have done great; no problems. Best thing I have ever done. I had taken GERD meds since the 80's and none since the day of...
I was extremely nervous before my procedure. I had researched so much and saw all the things that could happen. Actually, I did not ask my Doctor which type wrap he did. But we had certainly...
Just wanted to finally update everyone on my surgery and outcome. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow. Everything went fantastic. I stayed overnight in the hospital. The doctor was able to control my nausea...
I do have these concerns. I will certainly discuss the type of wrap he intends to do before I go into surgery. I did have a endoscopy which diagnosed the paraesophageal hernia and then a follow up...
My take on it. I was diagnosed with the Paraesophageal Hernia which HAS to be fixed. The Nissen's Wrap just goes along as a "have to do this" when repairing this type of hernia. At least that is what...
No, I did not have a swallow test. Actually, my GERD has always been very well controlled with my Nexium. But then I started having all the chest pain and back/shoulder pain as well as pain in my...
It has been good to read everyone's posts regarding their experience with this type surgery. My surgery is scheduled for Wed, Jan 28th. I am a bit nervous, as can be expected, I suppose. I think I am...