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GERD Surgery: Is It Right for Me?

swalis

712d

I have Gerd and have had it for years but in the last couple of years it has gotten worse. I want to have reflux surgery but my gastroenterologist said my hernia wasn't big enough to have the surgery. I don't understand. Everytime I eat I feel like something gets stuck in my throat and I'm constantly clearing my throat. I don't enjoy eating anymore. I can't go on living like this. Does anybody else have this problem?

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Chronic Nausea and Vomiting

Lethargy

Esophagitis-Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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    • FaithKay

      682d

      @Marjo Baking soda is what they are normally made of. They just charge more.

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    • Steph78

      698d

      Try a glass of water with a spoonful of baking soda! It works every time for me! šŸ’•

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      • Marjo

        689d

        @Steph78 works great! Bland foods, antacid helps!

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        • FaithKay

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          @Marjo Baking soda is what they are normally made of. They just charge more.

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    • Diego

      698d

      What are the downside of surgery, I am fine most of the day as long as I donā€™t lay down; the moment I do so, after 10 minutes, I hear this sound and gnawing feeling, all the air starts to push everything up. I follow special diet for the most part, never drink carbonated drinks, alcohol etc. Avoid spicy foods and red meat, you name it. This special diet helps but the real problem is when laying down, even with the elevated torso and head I have this problem. Feeling hopeless, I believe I need surgery, so curious to know what is the downside of the surgery?

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      • KitKat1450

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        @Diego what my doctors have told me is itā€™s a very risky surgery with lot of possible complications during and after. Sorry youā€™re feeling hopeless and sounds like youā€™re trying you best to work around it and find solutionsā€¦ thatā€™s so frustrating. If you havenā€™t already done so, check to make sure you arenā€™t ingesting things that ā€œhelpā€ stomach upset since they can relax the esophageal sphincter- ginger, peppermintā€¦- making more acid come up.

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    • KitKat1450

      699d

      This happens to me and gotten worse lately since Iā€™ve been in a flare. I sip on apple cider vinegar water/tea throughout the day and lemon water with frankincense oil and it helps a lot. Salt helps with the nausea that comes along with it for me.

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    • FaithKay

      699d

      Honestly I was throwing up everyday. Using Braggs apple cider vinegar fixed my issue after many years. We are our own best doctor. Try healing it naturally. I'm proof it works. I've tried most meds available and they didn't fix anything. Doctor's treat symptoms they don't cure things. Surgery may work but it won't keep it from coming back.ā¤ļø

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    • Diego

      701d

      I am in the same boat as you, hernia is not big enough, PPIs donā€™t work much, everytime I lay down acid goes up burns esophagus, throat and nose drills. This week I will see another GI specialists, Iā€™ve suggested surgery since day 1 and they keep doing other tests but not surgery. 2 years without sleep and miserable.

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    • Marjo

      707d

      Seek another specialist; weigh the positive and negative make the choice with your doctor.

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    • FaithKay

      710d

      So sorry for your painšŸ˜„. I know it well have this and sjogrens.Been throwing up daily for years and have problems swallowing. So I discovered a solution that has allowed me to go off meds for it.. Hot tea with 1tsp vinegar, 1 lemon juice and 1 tsp honey. I do it 3 times a day before meals like a half hour. You will get use to it.

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    • SALLYLOU

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      • SALLYLOU

        712d

        @SALLYLOU You don't want the surgery if you can avoid it. The thing that helps me most is intermittent fasting and a very low carb diet. When I get back on carbs I suffer. YouTube channels to help are Jason Fung md. Ken d Berry md. Stan Ekberg, gold medalist Especially Jason Fung for intermittent fasting

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        • Pos

          709d

          @SALLYLOU I listen to Dr.Berry. I started intermittent fasting 16-8 I started a low carb diet. Lost 35 pounds in six weeks. Also had Botox injections in my esophagus. Finally getting some relief. Iā€™m 70 years old and will stay on this diet till Iā€™m not here anymore

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    • depresso

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