Guest guest Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 My son has a regular Gtube but I wanted to share what a friend was told. Her son does not have PMG but has other issues. They told her he must have a Nissen placed, that was about 10 months ago. He did have severe reflux but he grew out of it! I know it's a major surgery and if your little guy needs it, he needs it. But if it's not definite and they are sure he won't grow out of it or have major problems until he does... she was really glad she waited. Good luck with everything. > > My son Lachlan is 10 weeks old and has BPP. In approximately 2 weeks, he will have a " take down " surgery (he had NEC and perforated) and will also have a G-tube placed. My husband and I are being encouraged to consider having a nissen done in the same surgery. > > This past week, Lachlan had an Upper GI study and it was determined that he has " moderate to severe " reflux. However, the study didn't allow for him to be inclined and, from what I've read, the test isn't exactly diagnostic anyway. Also, he doesn't appear to brady in relation to his feeds. > > The nissen seems to be more of a precautionary measure. But there are a lot of complications that can occur! > > We're leaning toward having a pH probe test done this week and also trying medication first. Currently, we only want Lachlan to have a laparoscopic nissen if it's shown that he truly needs it. > > Advice, please? We don't want our sweet boy to aspirate and/or develop pneumonia, but we also don't want him to have all the complications that can occur. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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