Complications from Nissen Fundoplication?

[CABC]

Several months ago my father had Nissen Fundoplication performed for a hiatal hernia and severe acid reflux. A week after the surgery he was put back in the hospital and was put in ICU. After numerous inconclusive tests, five cats cans, several blood transfusions and various theories of what could be killing him he underwent exploratory surgery. The outcome was that he had an abscess growing in and his liver and another on top. We were told they were made up of three horrific bacteria’s you would only find in a hospital environment. Until today, we still do not know how he became so severely ill and how he contracted these bacteria’s. Several months have now past and my father is still experiencing problems. His acid reflux has cleared up, however, now he has problems breathing. He feels as if he cannot get in enough air. In addition, he has not regained the strength he had prior to this surgery. Could the breathing problems and the weakness he feels be a side effect of Nissen fundoplication? He has been to other doctors and his lungs are clear and his heart is fine. Is there anything we can do? Has anyone had similar problems? Any advice would be appreciated.

[t_t_t_t]

Hi I myself have had the fundoplication surg. I never had any breathing probs. from it at all. It did take me weeks to get so i could eat proper again and i lost 17 pounds and that took quite a while to gain back. but other than that i never had any other side effects to speak off. i really hope your father feels better really soon.

T

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