Hi there! I wanted to throw in my own 2 cents. I had Linx in May 2015. For me personally, I still had the same symptoms for a couple weeks following Linx placement. I didn't have the "immediate fix"...
Sorry for ignoring this for so long! I am now 5.5 months post surgery and doing AWESOME! My main symptoms were persistent sore throat, unbearable chest pain, and regurgitation. I also had a chronic...
Hi green.orange, Thank you! No I didn't have manometry. My doc said my barium swallow showed I had great esophageal motility so he didn't do manometry for me. I was taking 20mg Protonix twice a day,...
Scott, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time of it. From what my doctor told me, this is the prime dysphagia window for both of us (I'm now 3.5 weeks out). For me, it usually happens with...
Hi Crooked Vulture, When I first had GERD, the same thing happened to me. I don't sing, but I have a high pitched laugh and I lost those higher tones. My laugh became silent! After treatment with...
Thinking of you Sunshine! Your day is almost here! It must be a relief it is finally so close. Just wanted you to know you're still in my thoughts. K...
Just wanted to share. I'm 2 weeks post op from Linx and life is starting to be good again! I've had some dysphagia, but it's manageable. I have zero regurgitation anymore, and my chest/throat burning...
madstop, I strongly recommend you see your doctor. Getting short of breath can be a sign of many more serious medical issues, including heart disease....
Sweetie, This is wonderful to hear. I'm glad you've done so well post op! You've come a long way! :) K...
Hey Meenus, thanks for the advice. I definitely recommend everyone check with their doctor and the manufacturer regarding MRI safety. It should not be taken lightly. I will obviously confirm this...
Hey DST, thanks for the updates. I'm scheduled for Linx next week. Hoping to have as good of a result as you've had! K...
Hi again! I know the waiting is the worst part! Is there anything you can do to distract yourself? Maybe read a good book or watch a movie? This is advice my mom gave me, and darn it if it doesn't...
Xinte! You did it! Congratulations! I have heard NG tube are just awful. I actually had a transversal EGD done once while totally awake and it was awful, and that tube was only in for a few minutes....
Updates: Insurance denied me, so I'm going the route of self pay. I was just informed by my surgeon that the Linx I will be getting is approved up to 1.5T and he has had >10 patients successfully...
sgperth12- Blue Shield CAGU- Yup, already ruled out....
It's nice to meet you too, Sunshine! :) Yes, I am also "blessed" with reflux, for about 3 years now. I haven't had Nissen, but actually just scheduled a Linx procedure. I will be having surgery in...
Well, as I knew deep down they would, my insurance denied Linx. I'm moving forward with self pay. Surgery will be within the next 2-3 weeks. I will start a recovery journal after surgery. Wish me...
I know how you feel! I worried my test wouldn't show my reflux either. But try not to get ahead of yourself. And look, honestly, if this doctor doesn't believe you...you need to seek a second...
Wow sunshine, I have been following your story on here and am so happy for you that you have got a surgeon who can help you. Just wanted to let you know someone else was thinking of you! Will be...
Hi Brad, My EGD results were very similar, including an irregular Z line. My biopsies all came back for mild/moderate inflammation related to reflux. -k...
Hi Rae, I am also a young woman (30 yo) w/ GERD hoping to get Linx soon. PPIs and H2 blockers have also quit working for me recently, and I'm awaiting insurance to see if they will cover it. I just...
Hey barbender, did you ever get insurance to approve your Linx? I just had all my paperwork submitted and now waiting to hear back. Like you, I am pretty active young person and anxious to get on the...
Best wishes to you Xinte! I will also be thinking of you and hoping for your quick recovery. I think the nice thing about this forum is that you don't have to be alone. This disease can be very...
Hi meenus, sounds like we may be on the same path. My doc just submitted my info to insurance, so now I'm waiting to hear back. Would be kind of nice to have someone going through this at the same...
Hi Erica_LINX, glad to hear you're doing better! I'm going down the road of getting one, and wondering how you're feeling now?...
Well, the doc said he thinks I have an 85-90% chance of improvement with Linx, so I'm going for it. Info submitted to insurance and now we wait to see if they will approve.... I'm not getting too...
Hi gtothep82 and gerdproblems, any updates? Did either or both of you end up going with surgery? How are you doing now?...
Hi David, Wondering how you're feeling now? I'm also considering Linx and would love to hear how you're doing. -k...
Thanks for your reply Sweetie! I'm really glad to hear you've done so well with your 270 degree wrap. That's wonderful news! I'm lucky enough to live in a big city close to a very experienced Linx...
Hi there, Wanted to say hello. Been reading this forum for a while now and really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. I'm a very active 30 yo with no real health problems except this one....