Re: Nissen fundoplication

Posted By Graham Lake, PhD RN on December 12, 1998 at 17:41:47:

In Reply to: Nissen fundoplication posted by Carl on December 10, 1998 at 10:03:35:






I recently underwent a nissen procedure here in Switzerland by laproscopy. I, too, am having constant bouts of diarrhoea, usually once a day.  This seems to be getting better gradually, but I was interested in reading some of your comments on this condition.  I am convinced that there is some form of vagus nerve irritation, even if not damage, as the nerve is wrapped with the fundus collar during the procedure.  Anyway, I have had a second opinion from another GI who, when looking at my previous medical history, told me that I should never have had the operation in the first place as my GERD symptoms were comparatively mild compared with those who are better candidates for the procedure.  He is now telling me that he may recommend having the procedure reversed.  Is this possible ? Can the stomach be anchored back to its original position ?  What about the esophagus ?
I would be interested in having your comments before commiting to further surgery which may exacerbate my condition.