Laparoscopic nissen fundoplication for the treatment of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increasing in recent years.
GERD patients like myself often debate whether drugs or surgery are the best option for treating this chronic condition. I was in my late twenties when I decided to undergo nissen fundoplication and forego a lifetime of heartburn drugs. However, my fundoplication experience became a living nightmare and made me wonder if drugs or surgery were really my only options.
I experienced difficulty swallowing after my heartburn surgery but post-operative testing did not reveal any major findings. I was told that my reflux was cured and that my swallowing would improve with time and I was released from care. A little over a year after my surgery, I could barely drink liquids or swallow regular foods and I had lost 55 lbs from my pre-surgery weight. I suffered for months and desperately sought answers for my difficulty swallowing.
Finally, I was referred to a center specializing in motility disorders. I discovered that I was not alone in my struggles after heartburn surgery. In some patients, the severity of new problems after surgery range from mild to debilitating and may include bowel dysfunction, gas-bloat syndrome or trouble swallowing.
Four years after my nissen fundoplication surgery, I am doing much better thanks to a combination of conventional and natural health treatment. I still require daily treatment for heartburn even after surgery. I deeply regret not exploring more natural health options beyond drugs and surgery before my decision to undergo nissen fundoplication. It is unfortunate that drugs and surgery are often promoted as the only treatment options available. I know people who have had great success with heartburn surgery. However, my experience has shown me first hand the more disappointing results sometimes associated with surgery. I would urge anyone considering fundoplication surgery to carefully evaluate their treatment options and seek medical advice from at least two or more qualified physicians. - 32390
GERD patients like myself often debate whether drugs or surgery are the best option for treating this chronic condition. I was in my late twenties when I decided to undergo nissen fundoplication and forego a lifetime of heartburn drugs. However, my fundoplication experience became a living nightmare and made me wonder if drugs or surgery were really my only options.
I experienced difficulty swallowing after my heartburn surgery but post-operative testing did not reveal any major findings. I was told that my reflux was cured and that my swallowing would improve with time and I was released from care. A little over a year after my surgery, I could barely drink liquids or swallow regular foods and I had lost 55 lbs from my pre-surgery weight. I suffered for months and desperately sought answers for my difficulty swallowing.
Finally, I was referred to a center specializing in motility disorders. I discovered that I was not alone in my struggles after heartburn surgery. In some patients, the severity of new problems after surgery range from mild to debilitating and may include bowel dysfunction, gas-bloat syndrome or trouble swallowing.
Four years after my nissen fundoplication surgery, I am doing much better thanks to a combination of conventional and natural health treatment. I still require daily treatment for heartburn even after surgery. I deeply regret not exploring more natural health options beyond drugs and surgery before my decision to undergo nissen fundoplication. It is unfortunate that drugs and surgery are often promoted as the only treatment options available. I know people who have had great success with heartburn surgery. However, my experience has shown me first hand the more disappointing results sometimes associated with surgery. I would urge anyone considering fundoplication surgery to carefully evaluate their treatment options and seek medical advice from at least two or more qualified physicians. - 32390
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