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Hi, I had the Nissan Fundoplication in June 2002, after years of suffering the effects of reflux. I was told that I would not be able to drink carbonated drinks or burp. I suffered for a couple of months post op with the regular problem of getting solids down and a couple of times I was quite unwell, on one occassion I tried to eat a bannana which just didn't want to budge, hey presto a few gulps of Coke and it was gone... I used Coke a few times to move food down, and thankfully after the initial first 2-3 months months I've had no problems in that department.   Burping - I have always been able to burp, and on some occassions I'm told that they smell disgusting, I know which ones will stink, as they seem to come from deep down and feel unlike a normal burp.   Vomitting - I have been unable to vomit from the day I had the op, (not that I made a habit of it before) I still get the feeling of wanting to vomit and the feeling you often get when you know if you can vomit you'll feel better, but unfortunately have never been able to, more often than not it has the effect of giving me the hot sweats and diarrhoea.   Breathing - I've found no problem with my breathing to date.   I'm glad I had the N F Op and would add that the couple of side effects suffered are worth it.