Information and opinions on Acid Reflux from hummerlady54 at AcidRefluxConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283 http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283 http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283/52648/cricopharngeal Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:17:23 -0500 hummerlady54 I had my laprascopic surgery on December 10, 2008 at a large university based medical center.  I was discharged on December 13th.  The surgery itself only took about 45 minutes to perform.  I thought the sore throat and swelling inside was going to be much worse, similar to strep throat only worse, but it wasn't.  It did hurt and pain medication was given when I asked (Dilaudid every 3 hours if I wanted it).  I didn't... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283/52648/cricopharngeal http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283/45923/fundoplicaton Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:04:44 -0400 hummerlady54 My situation is very complicated. The surgeon said I must have my throat operated on first for cricopharngeal achalesia and fixing a pocket (diverticuli) where food gets stuck and makes swallowing difficult, then I can have the Fundo surgery after that.  When he does the Nissen Fundo surgery he said he will have to remove my g-tube and remove any scar tissue plus he must detach my stapled stomach to put it in a new... http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/62283/45923/fundoplicaton