Nissen Fundo procedure

[Cindy22]

Anyone had a Nissen Fundoplication or know anyone who has?  What was the outcome?

[daasey]

1. Make sure they don't forget to tell you some insurance considers it experimental surgery and will fight paying for it.

2. I have it done in December 2008... no i would not have it done again.  I don't believe it solved my problem and only caused more.  My Post surgery test suck and now i am sent to major hospitals for more tests and they won't explain why.... cover up. And i know they say abdominal surgery is miserable.... but I would never allow the laproscopic procedure again.  Epecially when you are told the doctor had a difficult time.... and then 7 months later you have even more problems.  Sorry but i am ready to ask for a handicap sticker my breathing has been so bad since.  And xray shows i now have an elevated diaphram.  Would never do it again and am amazed I am posting this because i am not a negative person.  Would love to hear positive stories... but I can't offer one.

[puppiepaws]

my husband had surgery 10 yrs out and his GERD is 10 times worse....

[nelly74]

I had nissens fundoplication last year and my god i wished i'd never bothered.  I am unable to get food down as it causes me great pain and feels like it wont go past the point of surgery.  I work in OR and know my surgeon whom i am having great difficulty with (call it neglect if you wish).  I have been like this since I had it.  May have to continue like this.  It is not the same for everyone but please consider very carefully the pro's and con's of the surgery.

I have many months infront of me and may have to get a second opinion.  It is a complication of the surgery which I am well aware of and there are many others as well.  One good thing I dont have reflux now.  
Good Luck