I also am concerned about the future of the ppis and damage from constant reflux . I don't have barrettes yet , just inflammation in the esophagus and stomach. As far as doctors your right ,it's...
Hi bella01, I'm in a very similar situation. I'm 44 years old though !!!!! I've had severe reflux for my entire adult life, fortunately for me there are a couple of ppi drugs that work well for me....
After many years of gerd ,I have had all apropriate test done by a reputable ( nissen ) surgeon.he said I'm a perfect candidate for a toupet ,due to weak swallow of course. I have taken ppi drugs for...
I'm looking for a good reputable migraine specialist in Maryland ,Pennsylvania area.my wife and daughter have suffered severe migraines for many years. They are currently seeing a neurologist that...
Dr park said since i have weak motility that i would have to have the toupet . Really the only downside that i can find with that is the possability of needing to use a low dose h2 blocker down the...
She is doing very well. Her only complaint or problem is the inability to vomit. She did say that the recovery is slow , 1 year until she could eat breads . But she has not taken any reflux meds for...
Hi manny 37, no i havent went for the surgery option yet. I am trying another ppi and h2 blockers and am getting ready to do the jamie koufman diet( as soon as i get back from the beach)!!!! But from...
Hi tracey, i had the ph and monometry last october. Both test are not great fun , but they arent as bad as some have made them out to be . The problem i had getting through the manometry test was...
Hi Will , i have had reflux for 25 or so years. I started taking tums and rolaids then h2 blockers and ended up on ppis . I have taken many ppi drugs until i found nexuim . Ive taken nexium for about...
I feel like the surgery probably is my best option. My fear also is trading one set of problems for another and also that the toupet wont last long enough to justify having it. My surgeon tells me it...
I dont think your loony!! I have had similar things going on over the last 5 or 6 years . I have been on h2 blockers and ppis for over 20 years , im only 43 years old and generly healthy . I have...
Thanks Heather h for responding, even though I didn't post my reply in the proper location !!! Still learning how to post on forums!!!! I'm so glad to hear your dad has done so well. I think i just...
The post above was meant for heather and her recovery!...
I'm glad to hear about your succful experience!! Ive been on the fence for awhile about having a nissen toupet. I have never had a surgery ! I have always been active and healthy other than reflux...
I have been telling my doctors for years about my muscle pain! They all say its not the medicine, so I believed them until I stopped taking ppis and switched to an h2 blocker and the pain subsided. I...
I have had all the testing done and i am a candidate for a partial wrap.i have read alot of positive posts on this site , but will only have this surgery if it will last atleast 20 years. My surgeon...
Sweetie uk, good luck with your surgery!!!! I do agree with you . My biggest fear is the longevity of the wrap. I want to do it one time and be done. My surgeon says it will last if I do my part. Let...
Sweetie uk have you had your surgery yet? I'm struggling so much with this because I'm very active and work physically hard. I don't want to not be able to do all the things I can do now after...
Alice and manny 37, thank you both for your reply. The surgeon that I am seeing is dr. Park. He has a great reputation and does a lot of redoes for people that have had bad surgeries. alice I will...
I'm a 43 year old male who has suffered with gerd for 25 years. Have taken ppi's for atleast 15 of those years. I have had many endoscopies and recently visited a surgeon in annapolis md. I had the...