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Can Laproscopic Nissan Fundoplication Surgery cause Vagus nerve damage?

by gig46, Sep 08, 2009 08:14PM
Can Laproscopic Nissan Fundoplication Surgery cause Vagus nerve damage?

I had Laproscopic Nissan Fundoplication Surgery 2 years ago. GERD completely returned 6 months ago.
I am now experiencing Gastropresis. I had an Upper GI, had fasted 15 hours prior to the test, and still had food present at the time of study. I suffer greatly daily. I never feel like my stomach is empty even after hours of not eating.
I can eat a small meal and feel full after a few bites. My abdomen hurts and is very swollen. My weight has gone up over 10 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I do not overeat, don't eat sweets, and am very careful.

I am scheduled to see the surgeon that performed the Nissan on me in 2 weeks. What questions should I have for him? His nurse called and told me the results of the upper GI but said the doctor needed to discuss the results at greater length with me. I am very worried. Is there a specific topic I can research to get ready for this appointment?
Has anyone else had any experience with this situation?
Member Comments (2)

by CalGal, Sep 08, 2009 08:24PM
Fundoplication surgery can damage the vagus nerve of the stomach. But one of the side-effects that is noted in the papers that are signed before the surgery probably states that changes in stomach emptying can be a side-effect of the surgery. If you google 'gastroparesis following nissen fundopliation' you'll find listings for the issue and publications starting around 1996. They say it's an uncommon problem, but also state that with the increasing numbers of fundoplications being done, increasing numbers may be expected.

by wister48, Oct 21, 2009 06:17PM
To: gig46
My good friend had the fundoplication procedure on 9/1/09. Her life has been hell since. She can only tolerate several ounces of fluid at a time. Sometimes all stays down and other times not. Her MD plans to do a"gentle" dilatation in 3 weeks. If no improvement another in 3 weeks. If  still no better redo surgery. She had a laproscopic procedure. I am an RN so she looks to me for advice but I have had no experience with this procedure. I am beginning to think she needs another opinion. Any comments would certainly be appreciated.
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