Anyone had Nissen Fundoplication surgery for acid reflux?

[GeoGeo]

Has anyone had Nissen Fundoplication surgery for acid reflux? I would like to know what kind of results you had. You can Private Message me, if you like.

[Bill32]

I have acid reflux and take Nexium, it has completely taken care of the problem. I would assume you've tried all non surgical alternatives.

[hotpotato]

I had the procedure over 15 years ago. I would say it helped me a lot but i would not call it a cure. I still take a proton pump inhibitor. I still get some reflux. I still sleep with my head elevated by a wedge pillow. But overall my symptoms have not worsened for a very long time.

[kittygilchrist]

probiotics helped me. same stuff that's in activia but in a pill..

[golf2140]

I have fought it for many many years. Doctor put me on Dexilant, works freaking great. Try it before knife !!!!!

[weezie60]

I had this procedure in 1996 after having acid reflux for 20+ yrs. I have had no acid reflux and take no meds. I had it done at the Cleveland Clinic.

[queasy27]

Sorry not to have any advice for you, GeoGeo -- I haven't had surgery and my heartburn is well controlled with OTC proton pump inhibitors.

I have a question of my own on the subject, though. Has anyone with chronic heartburn/GERD had the test for H. pylori, and if so, what were the results? Did antibiotic treatment help?

H. pylori: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More (http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/h-pylori-helicobacter-pylori)

[Celebrator]

I was put on antibiotics which took care of the problem.