third Nissen?

[twicerepaired]

I had my first fundoplication in 1997.  Went great without a hitch.  Of course, as with any surgery, there was a short recovery period but how wonderful to live without ANY medication, no pain, and eating as I like.  During 1999, I developed a severe virus which, as those of you know who have had the procedure, you cannot vomit.  So as a result of the virus, I did a LOT of heaving.  Produced severe pain and had to go to the hospital ER to find I had pulled my fundoplication loose.  I had my second fundoplication in late 1999 and it also went great.  Recovery time for me was even shorter than the first time - as a matter of fact, I ate breakfast a couple of hours after the first surgery - no kidding and it was just fine (justs juice and grits).  I have lived since then with NO medication, no stomach pain, no esophageal problems at all - well, until about two months ago.  Now I think that over time it has loosened and I am having the reflux symptoms once again.  I am now taking Prilosec twice a day and am limited as to what I can eat.  I have the usual chest pain, the "thumping" spasms in the chest, and some nausea.  Doc told me last fundoplication that it would be difficult to have a third fundoplication because of scar tissue problems as well as the possibility of having trouble swallowing as the esophagus is shortened.  I was wondering if anyone out there has had a third fundoplication and how did it go?  


This discussion is related to Continued reflux post Nissen Procedure.