Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hello all Doctors have been thinking of doing a fundoplication (to strenghten the LES - Lower Esophageal Sphincter). Has anyone had this done? How far does one let it go before they do this surgery? Anyone with any other suggestions? I was told (in my own case) that should Barrett's esophagus be found that one would need a endoscopy every six months -- do they do this in EDS cases with Barrett's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 AJ - really think this procedure over. It's non-reversible. If you get the stomach flu you can NOT vomit as it is physically impossible. I had worked with a child (severe cognitive delay with relux and tube fed) who had a fundoplication. I was told by the teacher and aides that he couldn't vomit due to the fundo. Just my .02 cents worth Fundoplication Hello all Doctors have been thinking of doing a fundoplication (to strenghten the LES - Lower Esophageal Sphincter). Has anyone had this done? How far does one let it go before they do this surgery? Anyone with any other suggestions? I was told (in my own case) that should Barrett's esophagus be found that one would need a endoscopy every six months -- do they do this in EDS cases with Barrett's? To learn more about EDS, visit our website: http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Vee: I'm interested in what symptoms you were having. My 17 yr old is an exceedingly picky eater, very underweight, can only eat tiny amts. at some sittings, lots of nausea after meals or during (all the time), heartburn but over last few months is having food come up into her mouth so forcefully it will go up the back of her nose during a meal or also afterwards......needs to drink extra fluid with meals but no real episodes of vomiting. I know she is not eating enough and has particular difficulty tolerating meat, handles rare roast beef and steak best. Does any of this sound familiar. What if any medications or strategies were helpful. Bernie Fundoplication Clear DayI am age 38 and have HEDS... I had a Fundoplication in 1995 after years of problems and medication. I was advised to have the surgery as there was a possability that the damage caused by the continual acid reflux may cause cancer in later life. I'm happy to answer any questions. Vee UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Vee: I'm interested in what symptoms you were having. My 17 yr old is an exceedingly picky eater, very underweight, can only eat tiny amts. at some sittings, lots of nausea after meals or during (all the time), heartburn but over last few months is having food come up into her mouth so forcefully it will go up the back of her nose during a meal or also afterwards......needs to drink extra fluid with meals but no real episodes of vomiting. I know she is not eating enough and has particular difficulty tolerating meat, handles rare roast beef and steak best. Does any of this sound familiar. What if any medications or strategies were helpful. Bernie Fundoplication Clear DayI am age 38 and have HEDS... I had a Fundoplication in 1995 after years of problems and medication. I was advised to have the surgery as there was a possability that the damage caused by the continual acid reflux may cause cancer in later life. I'm happy to answer any questions. Vee UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Vee: thanks so much for the info. Dtr takes domperidone......fairly helpful, but she has got to be suffering nutritionally because she is often afraid to eat many foods for fear of triggering nausea....will think on it some more......Bernie RE: Fundoplication Hi Vee: I'm interested in what symptoms you were having. My 17 yr old is an exceedingly picky eater, very underweight, can only eat tiny amts. at some sittings, lots of nausea after meals or during (all the time), heartburn but over last few months is having food come up into her mouth so forcefully it will go up the back of her nose during a meal or also afterwards......needs to drink extra fluid with meals but no real episodes of vomiting. I know she is not eating enough and has particular difficulty tolerating meat, handles rare roast beef and steak best. Does any of this sound familiar. What if any medications or strategies were helpful. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Vee: thanks so much for the info. Dtr takes domperidone......fairly helpful, but she has got to be suffering nutritionally because she is often afraid to eat many foods for fear of triggering nausea....will think on it some more......Bernie RE: Fundoplication Hi Vee: I'm interested in what symptoms you were having. My 17 yr old is an exceedingly picky eater, very underweight, can only eat tiny amts. at some sittings, lots of nausea after meals or during (all the time), heartburn but over last few months is having food come up into her mouth so forcefully it will go up the back of her nose during a meal or also afterwards......needs to drink extra fluid with meals but no real episodes of vomiting. I know she is not eating enough and has particular difficulty tolerating meat, handles rare roast beef and steak best. Does any of this sound familiar. What if any medications or strategies were helpful. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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