Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

[piscesjudy]

I wonder if anyone has had the procedure TIF.  I am thinking of having it done.  This procedure is done with a tube through the mouth.  I am wondering about which surgery is the best...incision or incisionless.  Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had the procedure done.

[silverfox67]

     Here I am again.  I had the TIF done again just a week ago.  In June of this year I fell and broke my ribs and pulled 3/4 of the fundo loose.  :(   I am not happy about this.
    My CT scan and endoscopy showed that my esophagus had eroded terribly and something had to be done.  I was taking Dexilant (next after Nexium) every day.  
    I am in a lot of pain as it's only been a week and I had forgotten how much it makes your right shoulder hurt - like gallbladder issues.
    I am taking good care of myself and will not go through this again!  It takes too long to heal (8-12 weeks of dieting)!  
     I wish I had heard of the Stretta before having this done again.  
     What I hate is the doctor's attitude - "You'll be just fine."   They have no idea what this pain is like!

[silverfox67]

Oooops!  continued:  several fundiplications!  Does that mean it  doesn't "take"?  I don't want to go through that again!

[silverfox67]

Well, it's been over a year since I had my TIF.  And I am in pain!!!  Every evening without fail I have the same pain I had before the surgery.  I was hoping to stay away from Prilosec - but looks like I'll be taking it forever.   The only thing different is that I am not upchucking and the heartburn doesn't come up into my throat or mouth.  But, that pain at the mouth of my stomach is there every evening.  If your GERD or Reflux is extreme, you might want to consider surgery.... but remember it isn't a cure.  I see that some have had several

[gabytony]

I just had the procedure (2 days ago). No problems other than occasional pain when drinking. I am on a clear liquid diet for two weeks (thank god for ensure clear). What did you eat and when did you first eat it after the procedure.

[Karen98]

It has been recommended that I have the TIF procedure    after my most recent endoscopy.  I have a hiatal hernia <2cm, choking, chronic regurgitation which has led me to having a very deep hoarse voice, and tons of pain.  This kinda seems to be the end of the road with me - I have to do something.  I wake up in the middle of the night after reguritated my dinner then choke on that.  Is anyone sorry they did it?  What kind of diet do you need to be on?

[selmaS]

  Hi, u would have to check with ur Dr, each area will be diff...so it is hard to say, plus if u have ins it may cover it....talk with ur Dr to see what the cost is in ur  area.

Good luck and do post an update