I had a Demeester of 236 with no swallowing function. I posted that here in November, 2017 prior to having my toupet fundoplication. Greatest thing I’ve ever done although just getting over Covid and...
I'm experiencing the same thing. Toupet was on 1/12/18 and was successful (as far as a I know). I had a super high DeMeester score and my GERD has certainly been better. Two weeks ago we had a sudden...
SO good to hear! I'm looking forward to getting it done and over with. January 12th can't come soon enough....
What I meant was, returning to work in 3 weeks time. My surgeon says I’ll be out 1-2 weeks which seems short to me. So, I was extending what he said and was figuring 3 weeks at the outside. Does no...
I have no problem taking drugs post surgery but I'm hopeful I can take Zantac and not PPIs. I've been on them for over 20 years and need to get off of them. Too many bad side effects and long term...
SharonZ, well said regarding how often do you really vomit? I actually have never burped in my life. I've always had growls that have worked their way up and out. I do have anxiety about not being...
Thanks Susie. I’ve received a number of opinions. They’re mostly split. Surgeons opt for laporoscopy, gastros that do TIF opt for that. The Drs that don’t operate at all claim they aren’t educated...
Bump! Really? No one has an opinion?...
I have been told I have a DeMeester of 236 with almost zero swallowing function. Supposedly the years of acid has affected the nerves and muscles surrounding my esophagus. My main fear is not being...
That’s awesome! Can’t wait to be done with my partial wrap and hopefully feel like you do at this point. Congrats!...
Yes. It takes me a few swallows to get down bread, pasta or the like. I’ve never thought it was horrible but i failed 100% of my manometry swallows. Drs say swallowing will be tough at first post...
So Linx is out. I had a horrific swallowing exam, I don't swallow at all, I guess. Also, my DeMeester was 236. The second highest my surgeon has ever seen. So, looks like I can only have a toupe...
Had my manometry and 24hr PH yesterday. Results showed that I have very weak swallowing muscles. The Dr who performed the manometry believes surgery now could cause worse swallowing issues. He...
Thats amazing. I'm super jealous. Will keep you apprised. Want to get manometry and PH impedance over with but not having those until the 9th of Nov....
Love that he's calm and reassuring. Bedside manner means so much. So, can you clarify something for me, with the understanding that you're not a Dr and everyone is different: Are small bites not...
Mike, My main fear, from what I've read, is the "small bites" issue and potential dysphagia. Granted, after my 24hr PH and manometry I may not even be a candidate for Linx and would have to go for a...
celeritydad, Good to hear, things sound great. My problem with PPIs are headaches and anxiety (possibly caused from magnesium deficiency or serotonin changes). I have a small, 2 cm, hiatal hernia....
Scheduled! Thanks. I had seen someone from general surgery; a well renown surgeon, but I wasn't a fan. Were you able to get it covered by insurance?...
Mike, would love to know who you used at Cornell. I met with one Dr. there and have chosen one at NYU for either nissen or Linx. Have manometry and PH impedance coming up in a couple of weeks which...
Did anyone here have the surgery and if so, how did it go? I'm a 40 year old male, been on Nexium for 16 years was on Prilosec for 5 years before than and Zantac prior. I tried 7 mos off the PPIs...
Scrappy is right. You can get VERY dehydrated form Lomotil. Try Gatorade and other power drinks to keep your sugar levels up....