Anyone had Nissen Fundoplication surgery for acid reflux?

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Old 06-18-2013, 07:35 AM
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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.
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Old 06-18-2013, 10:58 AM
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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.
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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.
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probiotics helped me. same stuff that's in activia but in a pill..
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I have fought it for many many years. Doctor put me on Dexilant, works freaking great. Try it before knife !!!!!
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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.
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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
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I was put on antibiotics which took care of the problem.
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