There is a teaching hospital two hours away from where I live and I'm planning on getting a second opinion. I'm really scared to get the Nissen after having such horrible results with the TIF, but hopefully a new surgeon will help with that. I was also just told by my primary care doctor that their is a chance my vagus nerve was clipped during the procedure and that may be causing additional problems as well. (I keep getting this huge feeling of reflux building up in my chest, then get really hot and pass out)
I'm glad to hear your nissen went so well - I feel like I've read so many horror stories about these procedures that I was beginning to wonder if it was worth it to try again. I'm not sure my insurance will allow me to have the procedure done by the surgeon at the teaching hospital but I'm hoping at the very least he can recommend a better surgeon.
Hi...so sorry u r having these issues...and if u r not sure what this Dr is saying mayb u should get a 2nd opinion....
I can not advise u as I have not had either surgery.
I do have a hiatal hernia, but have not required surgery as diet and getting the right supplements have helped.
Post op (other medical conditions) can deplete magnesium , postassium, calcium,.....so do have those levels checked by ur PCP.
If ur bowel is not working properly that too will affect the hernia ......
Ask ur Drs about probiotics if u have been on ne antibiotics from the last surgery....see if ur reflux is more of an imbalance then nething else.
Good luck.
I'd request a second opinion from someone who teaches at a medical school. Do you live close to a teaching hospital?
I rejected the idea of a Tiff and had the conventional Nissen Fundoplication surgery with wonderful results, but also really looked for the best surgeon. I suggest you do the same. Feel free to send me a personal message, and also Smiley2000 can give you input.