I ended up having the laparoscopic Toupet procedure. I left details on another thread. My GI doc knows both the surgeon I went with as well as Dr G. (They are all with Florida Hospital.) Based on my...
I had a laparoscopic Toupet Fundoplication for repair of giant paraesophageal hiatal hernia (with absorbable mesh) on January 10th at Florida Hospital in Orlando so I'm at 3 1/2 weeks post-surgery. I...
I had a Toupet on January 10th. I was given anti-nausea meds that melt on the tongue and liquid Tylenol with codeine. A lot of meds are available in liquid form - ask your doctor before the surgery...
Sounds to me like you're cutting back too quickly. I'd ask your doctor....
Everyone's case is a bit different. If meds are working for you, that's awesome! I had GERD and a small/medium hiatal hernia for over a decade. All I needed to manage my symptoms were some changes to...
Your symptoms could be from a hiatal hernia. Pain under the breastbone and pain bending over are two of my symptoms. These occur even when my acid is under control. The endoscopy will be helpful....
PPIs and other modifications have not always helped my GERD. In the past year or so it has gotten much worse. My hiatal hernia developed into a paraesophageal type. About 2/3 of my stomach is folded...
Hello. Many of you have mentioned Dr. G at Florida Hospital Celebration. Has anyone heard of or used Dr. Eubanks at the main Florida Hospital on Rollins? Dr. Eubanks was highly recommended to me....