Anti-Reflux Surgery

[@esmed779]

This surgery changed my life. I was a “reflux” baby and had problems all my life. I had it done 20 years ago. No reflux whatsoever since, luckily I can still burp very well, but I can’t vomit. Only problem I had with that was when I had cholecystitis and pancreatitis from a stone. Would have been nice to be able to vomit then. But I was admitted to hospital so I was given anti nausea medication. I had one surgical review to loosen things a bit not long after my first surgery and that is it. There are a lot of negative experiences on here, and I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. However I thought I’d post my success with the surgery 😊

[@muhammedmuhammad5332]

Hello, I also have severe gastric reflux, only lifestyle changes, I eat everything, only boiled chicken meat, boiled meat, I don't eat leather food, almost this way, I have no problem at the moment and I will continue like this. I am the solution of Afghanistan. Thank you very much for your useful video❤

[@kranspoort4486]

@@muhammedmuhammad5332 what is leather food

[@LanceJDanks]

I regret fundoplication surgery. This has changed my anatomy for the rest of my life. I simply changed one symptom for another. I have lost my appetite and my ability to swallow in a normal fashion, often times getting food stuck in my esophagus. I should have waited. Had I known I would have forgone the Surgery

[@MarkCooperMD]

Sorry to hear this. This is why I’m cautious about sending patients to a surgeon. Thanks for sharing. I will dilate patients who have this issue after surgery and it seems to provide some relief. So you may find help going to a GI doctor.

[@arupdebbarma4420]

How are you now

[@LanceJDanks]

@@arupdebbarma4420 I don't want to sound overly dramatic as I am doing ok. What has changed since my fundoplication back in June of 24: Eating definitely takes longer with smaller bites and more chewing. Food still gets stuck in my esophagus, in fact, one time I ended up in emergency, the pain was horrific. Im having more gas buildup which now can only go one. I have lost 19lbs, which I've yet to gain back. So the question is, would I have had the surgery had I known what I know now. Probably not, now this is not to say what wasn't good for me wouldn't be good for another individual. This is my experience, yours may be much different.

[@paulsdrc]

Thank you, that really is valuable insight.

[@arupdebbarma4420]

I had done anterior fundoplication 2023/11/1 But my surgeon he cut my. Anterior vagus nerve After my surgery I have a lot symptoms experience I regret with my surgery 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 I think I'm soon die😢😢😢

[@salmazafar1639]

I had diagnosed with acid reflux and had laparoscopic fundoplication surgery, but after a year i am again feeling the symptoms of vomiting, heartburn, and feeling difficult to eat and drink anything. Kindly guide what should i do now?

[@colindunn4035]

Need a comprehensive workup and likely revisional surgery. Need to seek out a GI and surgeon who are experienced in revisions.

[@januszchol2267]

Try to research ketogenic diet or carnivore diet . Go to You tube. I have history 25 years of using different kinds of PPIs . I went keto 2 times and 2 times I was able to get off the medications for extended periods of times . First time 16 years ago for about 3 years and 1 -2 years ago for about 10 months. Both times my GERD came back when I went back to high carb diets . Worth trying. I’ve been on keto again for the last 3 weeks and hope to get of medication again

[@samdebbie]

30 years of PPIs. I can't go a day with out them. i started with Omeprezole in the early 90's and worked through all the developments until I finally found Dexalant and finally have that 1 pill a day relief. i have waited so long for the "goldielocks" surgery but it never comes. I was so excited when I learned of TIF but it is just a less invasive version of the Nissin. I am so exhausted! Thanks for this video though it was concise, I also appreciated part 1 of your long term PPI use video as it makes me feel a bit better about my long term use.

[@stephenstorti5225]

How are you feeling right now?

[@alexlabra1562]

Hi do u think the tif process might not work? What do u think can be the problem for tiff? I HH and suffering from nausea, small pain middle and cloud like dizziness.

[@colindunn4035]

I would discuss linx versus partial fundoplication with a qualified surgeon with experience in performing both. A member of the American foregut society is a plus.

[@paulgonzales1041]

I been on ppi for 10 years and I thought I was overreacting at this point in life there is so many DR.s With Different opinions some say if you stay on PPIs that you will develop cancer or kidney damage and soon kidney failure of course over time plus I am an over thinker so I am always trying to find Ways to see what works and what options I have I was always in favor of the lynx surgery but still skeptical about the magnets maybe over time they erode the esophagus or a mRI many things but the fact that it’s a reversal surgery is a plus if it don’t work out but yes I also wait for the magic day

[@waynecaffey4992]

Just what i was looking for!

[@boomeradvocate]

Interesting. Now I don't know what to do. Scheduled for "partial" fundoplication in Nov.

[@MarkCooperMD]

I would review with your GI doctor and surgeon as there are nuances to the surgery that require a full understanding of your specific symptoms. A good surgeon is good because they start by selecting the right patients for surgery, they have good technique, and have the humility and experience to manage complications.

[@Abhi-ub9lo]

Did you do it??

[@HowCaseySeesIt]

Thoughts on the LINX?

[@visceratrocar]

Happy with mine

[@visceratrocar]

I just got a linx 3 days ago. I'm still swollen and I'm already happy with it.

[@MarkCooperMD]

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@russdecker4803]

I can't gain weight I'm miserable I really hope this helps me 😢

[@JIMKATSANIDIS]

Luckily I don't suffer from Acid Reflux, which is a very common digestive issue. It's important for us to know, what are the causes of Acid Reflux, what is the best treatment option for it (medication or surgery), how the recovery will be after surgery and what diet and lifestyle changes are needed! Thanks for the very helpful video Dr. Mark!❤👍

[@kedark2458]

Can you do video on nissen revision surgery and other options

[@franhar8292]

Dr. Cooper I have Barrett's. Few weeks ago I had the radiofrequency ablation. It kicked off me having esophagus spasms. If I have a ctif done can that too cause spasms. Would I be someone more susceptible to dysphasia? I need to know what I'd be getting into. Thank you very much.

[@bethanyluvsfood]

I have Barrett’s too just diagnosed and since my endoscopy spasms started. I don’t have them until after the endoscopy.

[@narnayirip6747]

@bethanyluvsfood hello, did the spasms go away for you? I’m going in for a endoscopy soon and this got me quite worried, I’ve never heard of these spasms before

[@HorrorGoreCrew]

What should i do....i have been diagnosed with esophagitis grade d and i cant swallow it makes me throw up and now blood comes out....

[@alexlabra1562]

How u feeling now friend? Hope everything is well? Any recommendations for gerd

[@HorrorGoreCrew]

@@alexlabra1562 well i healed to a grade 1 after my last endoscopy and since ive kinda got off the diet i was recommended but i dont seem to be getting reflux and when i do seems super mild.....playing it by ear i suppose

[@colindunn4035]

You need an upper endoscopy and a GERD workup.

[@colindunn4035]

You probably need surgery. Seek out an experienced anti-reflex surgeon.

[@hitmaneast9815]

Been diagnosed with hiatus hernia suffering pain constantly for the past year.. medication isn’t helping me at all

[@colindunn4035]

Need to seek out an experienced anti-reflex surgeon.

[@hitmaneast9815]

@@colindunn4035 been on all sorts of medications for the past 16 months. Finally being referred to a gastroenterologist but waiting times in the uk are outrageous. My work are trying to arrange a private consultation and willing to pay for my treatment so hopefully can get some type of relief soon.

[@vesnadimitrijevic5756]

Have you seen the reflux stop procedure?

[@colindunn4035]

Promising new technology but it is a little early. We don't have long term data yet. Has not made it to the US as of the time of this message. There are other good treatments available right now however. Seek out an experienced anti-reflex surgeon.

[@paulsdrc]

I’ve had Gerd for over 30 years, the first 20 years was Rolaids because the military didn’t like to acknowledge gerd. When I retired they put me on omeprozole for the last 12-14 years. I have Barrett’s and am waiting to hear what’s next.

[@MasterXtatik]

So military is to blame for your gerd ? is that what im reading

[@paulsdrc]

@@MasterXtatik Pretty much, lots of MREs, sometimes the only thing you have all day or even a couple of days is water from a canteen. And of course no stress at all😁.

[@tatianebassani8792]

O have barret long

[@paulgonzales1041]

Thanks for your service dang this brings back so much memories in 2011 I was fresh out of high school I had no plans but to join the marines I was told a week later that I am not qualified due to my acid reflex I was 19 and had developed acid reflex at the age of 17 or 18 for me it was tums every day 😂 then omeprazole I asked my recruiter why am I disqualified? He said if the day comes and you are deployed and out for 2 weeks or a month by my self trying to stay focused on the objective that I would be too distracted because my mind set would be only worrying about my acid reflex now I am 33 it’s been about 14 years and still on medication back to back omeprazole or Protonix but still hope for the magic day when they will find a solution for the fix I am an overthinker so I am aware of both situations 1 if I get surgery it may not work or things may go south and make things worse from complications 2 if I just change my diet and do it naturally I may develop Barrett’s esophagus and then turn to cancer eventually or 3 stay on PPIs and and get kidney damage over time then kidney failure then cancer so at this point it’s pretty much pick the way you want to go out and at this point it’s 2024 this world is hella crazy there might be a civil unrest soon or WW3 and it worries me at the end of the day is WTF am I going to do without the PPIs 😂 lol but yeah thanks for sharing your acid reflex journey this disease sucks

[@melindanorman5743]

I’ve seen a ton of specialists including Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Told I had hill grade 3 which means my flap is not closing so it is an anatomical issue. Also have scar tissue in stomach from infant and pyloric stenosis. Meds don’t work for me-was on them for 15 years because of Barrett’s esophagus now told I don’t have it. Have weaned off of them. Daily heartburn, bloat, stomach pain, tongue and throat ulcers and red throat. Completely changed my entire lifestyle 2 years ago-Dr Aviv’s acid watcher diet, meditation, deep breathing, sleeping upright, Alginate use, and still have the same issues. If it’s anatomical and the valve doesn’t close-it’s severe as a hill grade 3 wouldn’t surgery be the only option?

[@paulgonzales1041]

What about lynx

[@henokhefradsaputro3585]

How are you now? I have hill grade 2-3 too and I have daily heartburn in night and more burping. I had pH metric test and i considered too Fundiplication surg

[@nancysatkinson1568]

Yes, this helped, thank you.

[@Maria_Asad]

I have a 4cm hiatal hernia😢 i have try all medications nothing works, i wish i could get surgery

[@David-up2yg]

Can you please advise on LINX sir?

[@franhar8292]

Appreciate your video. Might do the ctif surgery this coming January, but I am very scared am I going from the pan into the fire. Scared of the bloating and not being able to swallow. I just don't know what to do. I do have barrett's. I am 72 yrs old. any more thoughts about it I sure would appreciate them. Thank you.

[@77oxf]

Instead of a 360 degree wrap you could get a 270 wrap

[@franhar8292]

Good suggestion. Thank you.@@77oxf

[@leonardsalzman8954]

Diag. with Gerd and a candidate for Lynx....After complete healing do you always have to eat very slowly?? Thanks

[@visceratrocar]

Yes, smaller bites and more chewing

[@franhar8292]

What is better Nissan or Ctif? Thank you.

[@MarkCooperMD]

There’s pros and cons of each. CTIF works quite well but may not be as readily available. Being less invasive TIF is definitely an attractive option.

[@franhar8292]

I really appreciate your reply. I am able to get a Ctif in my area. Thank you.

[@colindunn4035]

It's an incomplete answer. Read my paper "understanding the GERD barrier". There is a reason why TIF has not caught on after being available for many years, and cTIF is just as invasive as a fundoplication. Talk to your surgeon about a partial fundoplication.

[@MarkCooperMD]

Certainly YT answers are incomplete. Reviewing your summary I appreciate your description of the pathophysiology which I try to convey here - LES + CD malfunction equals reflux. Sensitivity and susceptibility of the esophagus is another key part of the equation to define GERD. Thanks for watching Dr. Dunn. For eligible patients prepared to undergo surgery and lucky to find a qualified surgeon I think the partial wrap is great.

[@cocobonner9727]

What are the risks of barium swallow test?

[@cocobonner9727]

@@kranspoort4486 Thanks. Couldn't even swallow barium if I wanted to right now.

[@kranspoort4486]

@@cocobonner9727 I know you asked about the risks. Google it as there are many different answers

[@cherylwright3342]

What do you do if Dr pulled you off meds says meds are to much danger taking them long term.

[@MarkCooperMD]

Depends on the Med and where you live.

[@kristenroberts2446]

Iam 26 have had acid reflux sense I was 19 been on medicine for 8 years never had surgery never heard of acid reflux surgery

[@paulgonzales1041]

Should look into lynx . I developed acid reflux around 17 to 18 still on PPIs and I am 33 now

[@aj9706]

Gerd is horrible , Many symptoms, Surgery is the only way. It can be managed with retrictive diet, But to live quality life surgery is necessary Laproscopy fundoplication

[@maximummax9851]

The surgeon back in Missouri said if meds help them surgery will help But meds don’t help then surgery is not a option

[@rodrigocantu6100]

Nissen Fundoplication was the worst mistake of my life :(

[@Brian_LeFevre]

Why?

[@rodrigocantu6100]

@@Brian_LeFevre The symptoms returned a year later with much more intensity. Now I don't know what else to do.

[@arupdebbarma4420]

​@@rodrigocantu6100vagus nerve was damage during surgery My vagus nerve was damage

[@paulabillanes5084]

😢

[@ManojPatel-n5p]

​@@rodrigocantu6100 ap kise ho bhai

[@ThePipMarsh]

I had a nissen fundo and still have stomach issues and silent reflux and my surgeon doesn’t know why

[@mahdisalarian6800]

3 weeks post surgery and silent reflux is worst than ever

[@ThePipMarsh]

@@mahdisalarian6800 it’s mad isn’t it. Like we shouldn’t be getting it at all

[@6ixkillaessa]

@@ThePipMarsh yh because we invest more money into wars and all kinda nice tech if we did that for the body we would easily have a better solution i was always thinking of a device that goes in the stomach that fits at the bottom of the esophagus and it would have the ability to open and close manually by you the owner preson a button or automatically with no surgery needed idk how to manifacture something like that but can humanity make something like that absoulutely i even believe we would make something better just you and i wont be alive to see it

[@paulabillanes5084]

This surgery is not effective for silent reflux, unfortunately.

[@kendramorin9879]

I'm still considering it because I have a habit of forgetting to take my medication at least twice a week.

[@AndalucianPrince]

Better take it if it helps better then surgery, forgetting medication is not an excuse for a risqué surgery if medicine doesn’t help you should consider surgery

[@kendramorin9879]

@@AndalucianPrince I've gotten better with taking it. I actually have to have it in the bedroom the new to remember

[@kranspoort4486]

@@kendramorin9879 set an alarm on your phone. The surgery is far worse than trying to remember your meds

[@paulabillanes5084]

Sounds like a nightmare

[@name-vi6fs]

I've been using PPI's for 20 years, but I recently found that they can cause dementia, so I'm going for a hiatal hernia surgery with Linx next month. A friend of mine had the older surgery 12 years ago and then had to have it redone two years ago, due to a loosening. I had the bravo and manometry done, so I know I can go with the Linx.

[@MarkCooperMD]

The concern of ppi causing dementia has been disproven.

[@maximummax9851]

But this surgeon my surgeon fixed mine I was healed Then after a year it came loose Soon after that my esophagus bleed 🩸 Then procedure after procedure tests after tests Went to doctor thamert who has done a thousand of the surgeries When I went to him thought he would rewrap it He rejected 🙅🏻 it no surgery But will Michael need surgery in the future Yes But by the time they want to do it no surgery out of discussion He is going to wait to were it is impossible and surgery will not help

[@bobbyguess2206]

How are u doing now

[@maximummax9851]

@ it failed it came loose now he won’t do it

[@bobbyguess2206]

Oh wow so what can they do for you now ​@@maximummax9851