New here with question about Nissen fund

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Registered: 10-08-2007
New here with question about Nissen fund
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Mon, 10-08-2007 - 1:51pm

Hi, I am new here and have some questions for anyone who has had or has considered having a Nissen fundoplication.  I am 29-years-old, have had 2 children, and have been suffering from GERD for almost 2 years. I had a scope done last year, which revealed that I have a "gaping" lower esophageal sphincter.  I have had very adverse reactions to all PPIs (I have tried them all) and can only take acid reducers (ie, ranitidine) for about a week before I experience adverse effects from it as well.  I can go weeks at a time w/out any trouble, or weeks at a time where I am completely miserable. I have drastically altered my diet. No pizza, or tomato sauces at all, no spicey foods, no caffeine, no carbonated beverages. Most of the time I don't even do decaffe tea.  This has really affected by quality of life.  As well, my husband and I would love to be able to have another baby and I can't even image suffering through the reflux while pregnant.  I had my surgery consult 2 weeks ago and am scheduled for the esophageal manometry testing (which scares the crap out of me!).  I just don't want to jump into something I may regret.  Even from the start I was terrified of having a fundo because all I have ever read about is horror stories (not being able to swallow/vomit).  I would so greatly appreciate any information anyone has on experience with a fundo.



Thanks so much in advance!

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Mon, 10-08-2007 - 4:23pm

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Have you tried scrolling back through old posts? I am quite sure that this subject has been brought up before. Here is some information about the procedure and I will go back and

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