My surgery was so long ago, that I can't remember exactly everything they looking for. I know they look for a weak LES valve and other things. The tests are pretty hairy. Anyway, if my memory serves...
The pain in your shoulder is more than likely gas pains. I get those periodically but they soon pass. I still have trouble swallowing sometimes. I've had to learn to eat more slowly and smaller, more...
I had to go through all the tests as well. I think the tests showed that I had some reflux but it was the endoscopy that made up the doctors' minds that I needed the surgery. The pictures taken...
This is a topic I know well. I had a Nissen fundoplication done 7 years ago. The only time I regret having it done are the times I get sick at my stomach. You'll never be able to vomit again. I won't...
Just curious. Are there many of you who have GERD and Crohn's? Thanks....