TIF Procedure for GERD | Frank's Story

Persistent and painful belching that caused a disruptive lifestyle and interrupted sleep led Frank to Mimi Canto, M.D., at Johns Hopkins to perform the Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure to treat his chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Frank is now symptom free, able to eat a normal diet and sleep without interruption. Learn more at www.hopkinsmed....

[@RoboSurgery]

Dr. Canto, this TIF procedure you offer become now standard of care, it is minimally invasive and we do thank you for using it and giving back to your patients their quality of life! Adrian Lobontiu, MD, FACS

[@mirormino4196]

Its available in malaysia? Please reply Dr. Thanks.

[@aurorafria]

I'd like to get this..I live in Canada is available here?

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@elliotthomer5025 fck off

[@zennabella1676]

@@elliotthomer5025 YES OK, I WENT THERE AND I AGREE FULLY ABOUT MEDS, BUT YOURE NOT GETTING TO THE POINT SO I CAME OUT OF THERE. YOU DIDNT GET TO THE POINT OF HOW TO FIX THE REFLUX. PPL LOSE PATIENCE AFTER A WHILE SORRY.

[@mrsaturn0622]

Is it available in the philippines? im having hard time sleeping..

[@kapow4]

To truly make us believe that the TIF was life changing for your featured patient is to not to do a follow up 6 months after their procedure but rather do a follow up 5 to 6 years after their TIF procedure as this would give us a more accurate assessment of how well the TIF works. And in 8 to 10 years have the patient do a TIF redo with a follow up 6 months to 1 year after to show us how well he is doing then. This way we get to see whether this procedure is truly life changing in the long term and most importantly that it works! It seems like the doctor here truly believes in this procedure so I don't think this is too much to ask.

[@isellorganic]

I had mine about 4 months ago. I AM SORRY I DID IT. I have same symptoms & I still cant eat some things without throwing up.

[@himealena24_]

@@isellorganic so even after that being done you still have the same symptoms? thats crazy

[@simpleuser0001]

We need to know if TIF works 8-10 years as claimed as well as the success rate. Many who did have TIF cannot vomit which concerns me.

[@rcardoosuna6491]

Hello, thanks very much for your helpful video. Can you please provide an update? How is the TIF holding up? Is everything still good?

[@Monrique]

Nice story! When this is coming to Europe? Hopefully this kind of treatments are causing great results and make it easier to cure ppl from their reflux symptoms.

[@richardmason7700]

The major question is simply does BC/BS and other insurers cover the procedures finally??

[@rcardoosuna6491]

Can anyone please provide a review 3 to 5 or 7 years post operation? How does this procedure hold up long term. I have seen some videos of others who've had it done and it failed after 6 months.

[@himealena24_]

thats what i heard too

[@Conviction454]

I've been thinking of this procedure for awhile. I have asthma and probably GERD as well but I got an endoscopy and my GI said he didn't see anything. I've taken all sorts of medications ranging from PPIs to H2 blockers with little to no relief of my asthma symptoms nor hae they stopped bloating, regurgitation, indigestion, and heartburn. Regular asthma medications also don't work and I've tried increasing the dosage and even prednisone. I believe this procedure would help me. I'm speaking with a TIF specialist in a teleconference on thursday.

[@alyssaxo1016]

How did it go????

[@clausekinncaparida8096]

how did it go?

[@sueali5219]

How did it go ?!

[@ratedr9672]

Any updates?

[@h9peless]

Updates????

[@brianorellla7908]

No Doctor in this area wants to do this procedure. They all want u to have a bypass .I talked to the doctors and they said your to fat. So i called another doctor, and he says that weight does not matter. So what is the reason i could not get this done.

[@brianorellla7908]

I ended up getting awrap done even though it helped. When i get sick i can not throw up. This is really a feeling of not being able to get it out of my system. You get no relief for a while. Wish there was some way to get this procedure done for me.

[@tinawright819]

I had tif procedure 7 weeks ago, minimal pain, some esophageal spasms first week, then lots of burping, burping starting to get better around 5-6 week. I get stomach gas and bloating also, hoping that subsides. My doc said at 6 weeks I can start to eat more types of foods, so tried a few fries, bothered me. So guessing wondering about healing time, some say 6 weeks some say 8, some say as much as 3 months. There's days I get discouraged, hoping I did the right thing by having this surgery

[@cardoclarke2494]

I'm sorry you were having thos problems, How are you now? Is it better?

[@tinawright819]

@ベドケビン I dont have hearburn, but still chest pain, saw doc today, I'm having another endoscopy next Thursday to check for ulcer. It's been a process, thanks

[@clausekinncaparida8096]

how are you now mam?

[@tinawright819]

I'm doing a lot better now the burping is almost gone and the pain I had after eating is very minimal now. I'm eating pretty much everything, just not over eating at a meal, chewing my food well. It's been 7 months now, each month better and better, thanks asking

[@Unlimited0X]

@@tinawright819 wow thats very good. I'm very glad you're doing good..were you diagnosed with gastritis? I heard from another patient that it took her close to a year to fully recover ... how long do you think someone should be off of work for this procedure?

[@PSAPSK]

Is TIF procedure can repairing a Hiatal Hernia of 2cm ?

[@leannemo7382]

They say "small", but is that considered under 1, 2, or 3 cm?

[@MAXRAY-bw9kv]

Tf 2

[@brianorellla7908]

Can u throw up after this surgery if you get sick

[@Lucianphxaz]

Great question. Why is it being ignored? Can the poster of this video answer it?

[@isellorganic]

I DO...

[@bomatdaman]

This is an excellent question and ignoring it while answering other questions leaves us with a level of suspicion. JHU Medicine, can you at least acknowledge the question?

[@stevonkoch8002]

a person on here said that after the procedure she throws up a lot when she eats. so i am going to say yes you can lol.

[@gracegrace4116]

Thank you sooooo much for this video

[@ruffybball1990]

I am very interested in doing this. I have been so sick with reflux..my throat just hurts everyday. Medicine does not work. :(

[@slobmob6313]

Did u eat some else food then u got this gerd stuff ?

[@zoeynecherem]

Same here... Mine comes with difficulty in breathing, severe back pain and pain in my throat too. I take drugs like PPI but they're not effective anymore. I don't know if a surgery would help fix this problem.

[@ruffybball1990]

@@slobmob6313 i started having this problem after my first pregnancy. I am a small person, gained no weight, but i carried twins...it all started after the pegnancy.

[@pubgunited]

I think I'm lucky that ppi medicine works for me but i can't take it life long😞

[@oldie-american]

Is TIF procedure recommended for people having a Hiatal Hernia condition? Thank you.

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi, thanks for reaching out. For specific questions, we suggest speaking with your healthcare provider.

[@leannemo7382]

I was wondering the same thing, Anita. Did you find any info about it?

[@leannemo7382]

Actually, the video indicates that the procedure works for *small hiatal hernias* as noted shortly after 1:45. It's worth looking into. 😊

[@Crab.Ragoon]

Someone on another video had a 15cm hernia fixed with this. Said he's fine now.

[@stevonkoch8002]

does john hopkins offer linx or stretta?

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

You can learn more about GERD treatment here: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd-treatment

[@tattedwhitegirl2613]

Quick question, Does GERD cause trouble sleeping and shortness of breath with activity?? I’ve been diagnosed with GERD and Barrett’s esophagus and I’ve been through hell the last fews years with this crap. I’ve tried literally every medicine to fix it and I don’t get relief.

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

You can learn more here: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd

[@Techzkul1]

Hi! It causes what you listed. I’ve had GERD for about 5 yrs now, I got the LINX procedure and it worked for a good year and now I’m back with the symptoms and just trying to find answers as well

[@krishnamehrotra8360]

I am 80 years old with severe GERD problem can I have this treatment?

[@bectesting5169]

@Sowmya Nagaraja I had the stretta done and it was the biggest mistake of my life. It has made my gerd far worse. My life is a living hell because of the stretta.

[@Unlimited0X]

@@bectesting5169 Why was the stretta a bad decision? I heard and read that it's very non invasive? what went wrong?

[@isellorganic]

@@bectesting5169 what is Stretta? I had TIF & I WISH I DID NOT

[@stevonkoch8002]

@@isellorganic I have read people the did linx that wish they tried tif i think they need to screen more to see which procedure might match up better based on the patient but im sure their facilities just have one option so obviously thats what they are going to recommend.

[@isellorganic]

@@stevonkoch8002 I had both options. I read some many negative things about the links that I chose not to.

[@user-lb8kz2kd7j]

Does TIF procedure work if there is 3cm hernie?

[@isellorganic]

I have a Hiatal hernia AND TIF surgery on Nov 18th 2021. It has been almost 3 weeks since my surgery, I am eating soft foods now but if I eat too fast my chest hurts. I am hoping to go back to normal eating within next 4 weeks. What has been your experience with getting back to normal eating? Thanks

[@user-uz5bj7qo3q]

now is ok?

[@isellorganic]

@@user-uz5bj7qo3q I am on week 9. It is a little better thanks. I still have to eat smaller bites and pieces. I still have some burning or what seems to have dry mouth.

[@isellorganic]

@@user-uz5bj7qo3q Unfortunately NO. It is now about 4 months & I STILL have the constant burning & now If I eat anything that is to big, to fast then I end up throwing up.

[@stevonkoch8002]

@@isellorganic is throwing up more painfull or more difficult after this procedure?

[@isellorganic]

@@stevonkoch8002 After I had this It took me about 3 months or so. If I ate to fast or to much then I would end up throwing up. I had a PH balance test & I still have some residual reflux. It will be a year in nov since I had that TIF. what surgery are you going to have? Are you over seas or in the states?

[@skipperry63]

Great story! I hope I don’t need this.

[@giovanidiaz2191]

How long did it take before the burping shud go away i had this dome 4th week and the burps are still there

[@KyleVertoch]

So you can still belch with the TIF it doesn’t completely close the valve 270 degree wrap

[@tinawright819]

Had the burping issue from day one after surgery, I'm at week 7 and it had subsided a lot, I get bloating and gas hoping that does too. How are you doing on types of food after 2 months?

[@alyssaxo1016]

How are you doing?

[@clausekinncaparida8096]

@@tinawright819 Ma''am how are you now? I'd like to hear your opinion if you could recommend this kind of procedure to people with gerd. Did you feel better, are your symptomps gone?

[@priyadayanandan9091]

Hi mam...plz help us out...is this procedure worthy...what diet can u have after this process...

[@alkfo1983]

اللي جربها يبلغني برسالة ، ايهو افضل هي ولا النيسين ،، ومضاعفاتها شلون عليها ،، ولكم الاجر اخواني اللي يتكلمون عربي ومجربها

[@alkfo1983]

Edward Bristo بالعكس انا اقروا لي نيسين ، بس لينكس اللي اهي الحلقه قالوا فيها مخاطر ، شلون انتكست معاك النيسين اهي افضل وحده وسويتها عند منو ؟

[@sueali5219]

@@alkfo1983 ممكن اعرف شو العملية اللي عملتها و نجحت او لا.. اتمنى تكون في احسن حال

[@alkfo1983]

@@sueali5219 الى الان ماسويت عملية ،، متردد اي عملية اسوي

[@superone5734]

@@alkfo1983 طيب تعرف كم تكلفة عملية الينكس واي مكان يعملوها؟ جزاك الله خيرا

[@omarm6866]

@@superone5734 تابعت حساب عن اللينكس فالتلقرام واكثر التجارب كانت سيئه واكثرهم فك اللينكس بعمليه اخرى

[@malikbooker9187]

Can the TIF be removed?

[@contentsavvy3517]

nope , it supposed to be lifelong and it is kind of relatively new procedure like 5 years only time will tell how it goes with the patient long run

[@monotheism1]

How much will it cost to do the operation thanks for your reply

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.

[@jameswilliam9160]

Johns Hopkins Medicine where is this located ?

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

@@jameswilliam9160 We are located in Baltimore, Maryland.

[@Motivational_Queen9]

Before you do the operation let me help you

[@everlettegordon4247]

@@Motivational_Queen9 how can you help?

[@philnataliecrawford9112]

can you still burp after this procedure?

[@whitegoodman7465]

yes

[@ferminhernadez7751]

My tif procedure is bad now a have more problem went up my arms is more acid reflux

[@kapow4]

Fermin Hernadez how are you doing now?

[@kapow4]

Fermin Hernadez And can I ask who was your surgeon? This would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@ferminhernadez7751]

@@kapow4 dr Kevin n Clark now my life is bad the afther tif procedure I have hernia

[@mateomarin3826]

Can you go back to smoking after recovering from tif?

[@CFHDime]

You may be able too but symptoms can come back. I’d stay away from it and try to stay healthy for as long as possible.

[@mikeroth3059]

I had the TIF procedure and it ruined my life. It was by far the worst decision of my life. I have been in much more pain and discomfort since the procedure and I am finally getting in undone. I would not recommend this procedure to anyone!

[@OG1Tipsy]

Update please . How is it going .

[@mikeroth3059]

@@OG1Tipsy I feel great. I had the hiatal hernia repaired that has been the cause of all my issues for 20 years and the failed TIF reversed. I am now back to normal anatomy. I have absolutely no symptoms at all. I feel amazing and finally normal after 20 years of pleading with doctors to listen to me.

[@billmccafferty443]

hey Mike, how large was your hiatal hernia? Thanks for the info. I have a small hiatal hernia and last 7 months have been a nightmare with no relief of symptoms with medicine, diet, etc. I'm considering TIF

[@mikeroth3059]

@@billmccafferty443 Hey Bill, my hiatal hernia was 3cm. Nothing worked for 20 years until finally fixed only hernia. Be careful! Research how many failed TIF’s there actually are. I know it has worked for some. Good luck!

[@MarielaRodriguez-vm7vr]

Did you get your hernia repaired through another surgery? Or they simply reversed the tif procedure?

[@gaylecheung3087]

♥️🇨🇦🌏

[@kolomagoulidis]

How can you trust such a surgery after all these negative comments?