I had the surgery one year ago. I had severe acid reflux. AT night my food came up and got in my lungs. It was horrible. I had heartburn all the time. So I was a good caniditate for the surgery. It has fixed everything. But I have constant diahrea. Five to ten times a day. Also I email chat to another person she has the same. So its hard to decide if the surgery was worth it. The doctor told me to take fiber tablets, it made it worse. So now I take imodium, so I can leave the bathroom.
Hi, I'm not familiar with the LNF surgery, but I am familiar with GERD and Barrett's, from my father's experience. I will tell you that he has had GERD and an esophageal hernia for many years - over twenty, and he's 75 now. He used to go in to have them dilate his esophageal sphincter about every 5 years or so, which I guess became constricted with scar tissue or something, but I think he's past that now. He's doing fine on Prilosec. My point is you can go a LONG time with GERD without developing Barrett's or cancer.
The other problem that I have is the slow motility with my stomach. I take Reglan for this. From my understanding, I didn't think that I could have the Nissen procedure done as it would have no effect because of this. Is that true? And if so, and I am not responding to medication what do I do then? Thanks----Sandy
I had the Nissen procedure done in 1995. All my symptoms went away for the first 5 years. I no longer had to take any medication. However, since having my gall bladder removed in April of this year, I've started having to take Nexium to control the acid. I agree that you should talk to your doctor about having this done. Good luck with what ever you decide.
Barrett's Esophagus usually takes years to develop. Although the constant insult of the stomach acid on the esophagus can lead to Barrett's if left untreated. It sounds as if you are not responding to medication. In that case you should discuss the Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. It is very effective and safe. Some 90 % of people who have this procedure are able to completely discontinue their medications. Talk to your doctor.