I am on day 7 post surgery today, and feel pretty good. When I have felt a little bloated I've walked around the house until it goes away. The worse pain I've felt was the first 1-3 days, and that was mostly at night when getting up to go to the restroom. I've lost 7 lbs. so far, and feel confident that I can keep that off now that I'll be able to eat a more balanced diet without getting reflux! I feel hope for my future now more than I ever have.
I had a wonderful team of doctors who had many years of experience performing the surgery. I am so greatful that I finally got it done. The worse side effect so far has been gas, but hey, it's much better than burping all the time. Thank goodness my boyfriend has also had the surgery (7 years ago) and can handle that part. He has been very helpful giving me the do's and dont's.
I would recommend this surgery to anyone who suffers from daily reflux. Ask to be tested to see if you're a candidate. It could be the best thing you've ever done. I know it is a blessing for me.


I wish I could say same. I had surgery 2 yrs. ago. First one unsucessful and went a year being violetly sick to stomach and could not swallow my own salvia. Had 2nd surgery after living with nausea and no medication would ease it after a yr. Had so many scopes to open esophagus up so I could swallow my owns spit for 3-5 days than repeat till they operated again at Oregon Sciences in Portland Oregon. They did a 3 in one and cut spinchter between my esophagus and stomach. Took a long time but finally got rid of nausea and food tube. I still have the reflux and have to sleep sitting up. This has caused undo problems with my lower back. I take 2 nexiums daily. They should never have operated in the 1st place as I have no motility due to CREST Syndrom which has attacked my esophagus and liver. More complications on the horizon as I need to be scoped again as I am foaming up again. LOL Hate all the problems and the lies told about this operation. Jean Good luck to all of you that you may not suffer what I have.
Hi Carol.
Have you had your surgery yet? I was wondering how you were doing.
i have had the surgery 6 years ago, the best thing i ever did.also have barretts esophagus. i suffered with heartburn since i 18 years old & pregnant, everyone said, your baby's going to have a head full of hair!! well he was bald and the heartburn never went away..i am now 60 and totally heartburn free!! it's like a new life, believe me..never had any problems eating anything since surgery either.i eat everything. have it done & don't be afraid..