Linx Implant Review, Hiatal Hernia, Gerd, 1 Year Honest Update
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- I sincerely apologize if this video is scaring anyone about this surgery. I assume if you are getting the linx implant ONLY without a hiatal hernia repair the recovery will be a much better one. In my case it was both hiatal hernia with linx and my wife and kids had to witness suffering everyday for a very long time. I’m sure there are better success stories than mine as far as recovery goes and I sure hope so.. If you look deeper into the Linx statistics there is a percentage of patients who have to continue PPI use after the surgery has healed and linx has settled in, it is not that uncommon for this to happen. Everything has side effects nowadays. NOTHING IS 100%. You fix the main problem but some other issues come along with that fix. No different with the Linx, Unfortunately. Loss of appetite is real. Weight Loss is real. Still have to watch your diet after surgery is real. Extreme nausea for a long time is real. The chance that you may have to still take PPI after you heal is real.
A chance the device does not work is real. Long battles with Diarrhea is real. The list goes on. They list these for a reason and it should be noted in your decision making. The Surgeon SOLD ME on “you’re going to fixed”. He was right, he did fix the heartburn problem but he has no control over other issues and side effects you have to live with after fixing the problem. The Surgeon did not explain the severity of the recovery. Honestly it’s probably imossible too. I’ve had 2 Great GASTRO Dr’s because I wanted a 2nd opinion and a Great Surgeon. Both GASTRO Dr’s did not like the idea or the options for surgery, for this disease and injury. Both said the same thing “it will not fix any stomach issues but it will protect your esophagus” Unfortunately I had no choice because of the hernia size. When my heartburn battle was solved and began having stomach issues I went back to the surgeon. He sent me back to the GASTRO Dr and said “My job is done. It was to protect your esophagus and the linx is working.” I was pissed at that answer but now realize he was right. Honestly, He did what he was paid for. GASTRO Dr remarks on stomach issues “ that’s why we recommend diet and life change first and surgery as a last resort because the Linx does not fix the stomach”
I would do the surgery again because it has help me get my life back, just wanted to share my true experience so others can make the best decision for family and future. Don’t be afraid of any challenge it will only make you better in the process...
Forgot to mention those LINX SPASMS in the video, they will haunt you for MONTHS, HANG IN THERE. IT WILL GET BETTER ONLY WITH TIME.
Honestly the faster you accept that you will never be the same the quicker you can start moving forward. I still have discomfort a couple times a day but nowhere near the beginning.
Also around the 1 year mark after turning the corner and feeling much better, my mind didn't know how to RECEIVE IT. From being in consistent pain and discomfort every day for approximately 1 year and 9 months my mind was searching for something wrong when there was nothing, BE CAREFUL with your thoughts.WITH GERD, BEFORE SURGERY OR POST SURGERY TRY NOT TO EVER GO ON AN EMPTY STOMACH it causes Acid flare ups and gas, I know its tough to do but it really does make a difference.
CHECK: www.eatthis.com/foods-and-aci...
ICE COLD BEVERAGES !!!! WARNING ... STAY AWAY. IT FREEZES THE LINX IMPLANT AND HURTS REAL BAD !!!!
YOGURT is great for soothing the stomach and its a natural probiotic. It is in the dairy family but for some reason it is recommended for gerd.
Barilla Protein Plus Pasta in yellow box, is a great source of Protein, Carbs and Fiber to assist in keeping muscle, weight and healthy digestion.
POTATOES are great
SALMON Great healthy fat
Egg WHITES out of the carton. For some reason fresh cracked egg whites gave me problems. Egg Yolks also gave me issues.
EGG NOODLES NO YOLK, Great
CASHEWS Great
CHOCOLATE, No Good
SALAD DRESSING WITH VINEGAR, No Good
MAYONNAISE, No Good
RUclips MOTIVATION THAT GOT ME THROUGH THE DARK TIMES. Anything I was feeling at the time I would type in and find a video. Example: Patience Motivation, Hard Times Motivation. Thank you to all who post those life changing videos.
Motivation References just to name a few:
Jim Rohn (My Personal Favorite)
TD Jakes
Greg Plitt
Andy Frisella
Les Brown
Tony Robins
Steffan James Project Life Mastery
Tom Bilyeu
GREAT CHANNELS JUST TO NAME A FEW
Healthy Mind
BE INSPIRED
MOTIVATION GRID
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NO GIVING UP !!
Take Care,
KB
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing your experience. This information is more valuable than you know.
Thank you SO much for all the info! I’m still exploring my options, but I’m thankful for people like you who take the time to go out of your way to give your experience. ❤️
You are a blessing.I hope your doing better these days.I’m battling with Gerd and thinking about surgery.You don’t know how much this helps.Peace and blessings to you and your family.🙏🏽
just reading about your experience with the Linx, thank you for your honesty and am so sorry you have had to go through so much pain and suffering. i do you will be feeling better soon. this was very scary
Thank you for your honesty. Be blessed.
Love the honesty man.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. It means you care. So many doctors make patients think it's an easy surgery because they perform so many. Each person will have different results. For me, listening to different stories is helping me to prepare for what I may need to do before, during, and after surgery. I am sorry there were things you had to suffer through to figure out what worked for you and I admire your courage to continue on exploring ways to help yourself feel better. Even more so to now take the time to share that with us so we might not have to go thru the same sufferings. Thank you for your encouragement to stay positive. This is a very serious surgery with a long recovery so you are so right to remind us to be patient in order to heal. I have had a hysterectomy and it sounds like similar pain because it all has to do with the abdomen. Healing takes time but it's all worth it. I have GERD, acid reflux, hiatal hernia and Barrett's esophagus. The Nissen surgery is certainly on the radar. Thank you again for all of the helpful information. Take care and God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for your honesty!
Thank you for making this video!! I appreciate it immensely! You are the man!
Really liked your honesty . Stay strong broda and i pray you have a healthy life ahead . Thanks
Thank you for posting this. You did a great job. You gave me a lot of information to consider and use.
Thanks for honesty👍
Great video! Thanks for all of the great information.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Linx. Very informative.
Thank you so much for sharing your whole experience. I learned a lot and I will take all these things into consideration going forward. Best wishes to you on your journey!
I'd say a year+ of suffering, in and out of hospital, food restrictions, lowered immune system and needing to stay dependent on meds isn't a huge benefit...
THANK YOU for being so real with your experience. I'm scheduled to have this surgery May 13, 2024. Your story keeps me well informed and respectful of what I need to look forward to. This sucks. I'm a singer and I lost my voice a year ago. I don't want to live this way anymore. All my best to you K-rel... THANK YOU AGAIN.
Thanks sir! Please forgive the rude ass..holes who popped up. You are being totally honest and the rest of us appreciate it!
Yes we do appreciate it, thank you
Thank you for this!
So sorry about the complications, but even hearing all of the trouble you had confirms in my mind that I still need the procedure. Your honesty is appreciated and helps prepare myself.
@Waterlec are you like selling this stuff?
@Waterlec It was a joke. Relax dude.
Hi k m Logan did u get the procedure and how was it and would u recommend
@@muhyee294 I did get it. My issues were extreme, my recovery hasn't been without complications, but 2 years later I would do it again in a heart beat
@@KMLoganwriter nice I’m glad u r good now m happy for u. The surgery I think most people would do it in a heart beat it’s just getting them to give u the surgery. Thanx for ur reply
I have to comment again this is the most helpful video I have seen Thankyou so much
Damn dude, thanks for the honesty. Your video helped me decide to pass on the linx. The MRI thing is what I have been wondering, thank you for clearing that up as my DR was not sure.
Thank you for making the video
Man I'm glade I came across your RUclips and found this inf. I having this test done soon... This you're first time you good at this shit..
You did a great job with this video! Hope you are doing well.
What brings you here? Did you have the surgery?
Thank you for making this video please make more of these it was so helpful I may be having the surgery and I could use all the help with the foods this was super helpful
This was a fantastic video. I saw it in my recommended list but didn't have time to watch it. I searched for this video by what little I could remember about the title. I'm so thankful to have found it. Grumpy Old Man (my husband) had this surgery (Nissen Fundoplication and Hiatal Hernia repair) on 11-14-23 (today is 12-8-23). Everything was going as expected until he came down with a severe stomach virus about 5-6 days after surgery. He had fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which we thought was related to the surgery. He spent 2 days in the hospital (eventually). So anyway, he's still having extreme nausea, tiredness and weakness. Hence, the reason for searching for this video. Now I understand that this is 'normal'. I think he's lost 15 pounds or more at this point. So, this video takes away some of the worry and fear. My husband will be 69 years old on Monday (12-11). Btw, his surgeon immediately took him off of all PPI. So now I'm wondering about that decision.
A totally inspirational video and you really say it as it is. Such a fantastic video!
This helped me to decide not to get the procedure. Going to try relief through diet and pre and probiotics which takes a while but considering what you went through and how long it took, I'll try to be patient. Thank you so much for your honest and detailed account. Great job. Ive had this problem for 55 years and still no barrettes, even though its terribly disabling. Dont ever let a doctor try to scare you into a procedure by dooming you to cancer. Not good practice.
Thank you!! Great info!
I have GERD, gastritis, Barrett's Esophagus and a hiatal hernia. I was excited to hear about this procedure as it sounded so much like a less complicated surgery than the fundoplication which is a longer period of time under anesthesia. I am 74 and have recently been prescribed MORE PPI's and Ranitidine and today, after another yet visit with my ENT was told that my month-long bout of laryngitis is caused by (YOU GOT IT), acid reflux. At my age, PPI's can actually speed up dementia (told by a leading neurologist after intense testing). Unfortunately, I may opt for the more serious procedure - Fundoplication and have this done once and for all. Wish me luck!
Earlene Lown Did you have it done? I need it as well. I’ve recently been taking Meletonin one hour before bed, it has actually been slightly helpful and I sleep better.
My vocal chords were paralyzed and falling down my throat, causing me to choke. I had vocal chords surgery 5/22 where they were put back in place and filled with Botox. 4/23 Back to the same thing! The Dr said there was no need to fix them again until I got the GERD under control. The best thing you can do is totally rest you VC's by only talking when necessary. I've gone 2.5 years without a voice or else a scratchy voice. Best of luck to you!
Did you do anything? How did you make out? I'm 72 with all the same problems.
Thank you for this post, the info in the verbiage below is helpful. I was just diagnosed a week ago with Gerd and thought it was my heart. Now from sleeping sitting up my neck is so sore and stiff and I’m just in hell!! I am in desperate need of info so I can educate myself on a diet of what is good to eat and what to avoid. You were right at life just hasn’t been the same.
I am disgusted by some of these really rude comments! I appreciate you sharing YOUR experience. I have a choice between 3 types of surgery and am deciding which one to do. I have a hiatal hernia, GERD, chronic gastritis, esophagitis for years and I am so bad now I have to so this. I didn’t do this because of that test you talked about! I did so the one where they put a pill in and you wear a monitor for a few days.
That test isn’t that bad. You just have to stay really calm and follow the instructions of the nurse. Step by step. I got mine done a couple months ago. U literally have to be super focused to try to not gag
Great job. Thank you for sharing.
Good info, thank you.
I'm doing it soon and thank you soo much for a real explanation
did you do it
great vid man!
Just had my manometry test, I will say you were right longest 10-15 minutes of my life, it was just terrible, it felt like I was choking the whole time, I got it done but would never do it again, god bless bro
Hey John did you go through with the LINX?
I've been trying this diet and have not yet went for my procedure and I must say I'm feeling alot better than I have in a while. Thank you so much man.
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What diet did you do?
No alcohol at all and laid off fast foods and spicy stuff more often and stopped eating before 8pm. After about a year my body has healed id say about 90%. I can eat crappy again it's just knowing by trial and error. It's all about what you can tolerate and it takes A LOT OF DISCIPLINE FOR SURE.
Thank you for your service. Unfortunately, one of my coworkers committed suicide after the surgery because it was giving him that much trouble. This is a great warning to everyone considering the LINX procedure.
After having my vesectomy i felt this way, i had complications and could hardly walk and in such severe pain. Luckily turned out to be an infection and got it cleared up. I honestly felt i could not continue living with the pain though. Thanks for the warning.
Awesome video! Thank you very much for telling your story. I was going to have the LINX surgery...but now I don't think want to!
But what’s the alternative then?? Are we doomed?
It has a 90%-95% success rate, why would you let one guy’s story change your mind?
Had nothing but problems and pain since mine 3 months ago. My surgeon has not been helping me solve the issues that I have been having. This guy is right about the manometry. I almost passed out and they had to stop so I could relax my breathing. And the stomach problems are not from the PPi's as someone mentioned here. I have had horrible problems with my stomach and I have not used PPI's since surgery.
Barefoot Bears Primitives and Bead Works Hi, how are you feeling now? Thanks
K-rel B thanks for the video , you are inspiring you went trou this miserable experience , you explain lot of things , your video is amazing . please any update
Thanks. Really appreciate
Thank you for the video.
I suffer from a sliding Hiatal hernia with acid reflux, I'm going to see if I can have Stretta procedure which involves the insertion of an endoscope via the mouth to strengthen the muscles around the bottom part of the oesophagus. This technique has the advantage of avoiding the need for surgical incisions and can even be done without the need for general anaesthesia and also I want the surgeon to do a straight hiatus hernia diaphragm repair only to strengthen the diaphragm muscle around the stomach. thanks for the video glad your feeling better, you've been through the wringer, your wife has been a great support.
Thanks bro really helpful...
Thank you for this great video. I just had the LINX surgery 28 days ago and I feel horrible with the low immune system, diarrhea, depression and all the other issues you mentioned you had. I love all the info you gave on diet. Maybe you should consider another video with a more detailed diet plan. I know that would help me a lot.
Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) is an endoscopic procedure that has been hailed as a novel treatment for people with reflux disease who have not responded to PPIs.
Hi how r y now have u recovered
Are you doing better?
@@Alexis_005 No, but learning to change how I do thing and adjusting. I was left with gastroparesis and dysphagia, along with a damaged vagus nerve, which causes other issues like runny nose, face pain and a bunch of odd things. I often am forced to vomit my food because the LINX doesn't always open.
@@pmdeprey so your linx damaged your vagus nerve??
Great video! Thanks for your time, very helpful. 2 questions: how is your Gerd now that you are maybe a few years out? Also you mentioned staying away from milk - is that if you have lactose issues or is it related to your Gerd? Thanks again!
I went thru the motility test. You explained it sooo well. It was AWFUL! My throat hurt for a week after. Wow I can’t believe you went thru all of this! Have you looked into eating foods that don’t ferment in your stomach. Look into that.
very detailed and helpful, informative video! Thank you for your testimonial on your experience.
People would be wise to listen
Well done. Thank you. FYI . my research on PPIs ... is that extended use.... and the reduction of stomach acid... which breaks down food properly... can lead to cancer.
Tplayer49 i took PPIs for a considerable time and it messed up with my gut, ended up with sibo and other complications.
What is Sibo?
@@Raquel-hi8wv did you have surgery? How are you dealing with reflux now?
It gives me severe IBS if i take them more than a week. That means any time I eat i must have a bathroom near by as I get emergency shits. Balancing IBS and GERD is why im looking for surgery. Dr told me without the acid the bad bacteria doesnt die and causes issues.
Great video. Thx.
Hello. Thanks for the video. I feel sorry for your issues before and after the surgery. Did you manage to have the breath odor eradicated after the surgery? Again, thank you for sharing your experience with this video.
I had type 3 very big hiatal hernia. I didn't get the implant ring, I got the wrap. I'm 3.5 weeks post surgery & doing well, no acid reflux at all. Such a relief after 40 years of gerd/reflux and many other problems. I'm still healing. I get pain if i bend over, so I'm not bending. I am not taking any PPIs Im very thankful. I hope you will be able get off the PPIs they are vey bad and should not be taken long term.
Planning on this Surgery in less than a month, at least I know what to expect
Did you go through with it? How’s it going
Thank you for this info. I have an adult son who has horrific issues with gerd. They mentioned the lynx and I was all on board. But realize now with his autism he will never be able to handle this procedure and all the effects afterwards. Thank you for the honesty. I will not consider this for him.
You great love that you are REAL! YOU ARE FUNNY TOO. ENJOYED YOU THANK YOU
Having had this surgery 6 months ago I can appreciate this guy putting the video up. At this point I still have daily painful swallowing and problems with stomach bloating/ discomfort above the device.
Also beware Waterlec. This person has either never had the surgery or has a vested financial interest in linx. You will not be eating normally after just three days. It’s a very tough recovery eating wise and the chest spasms and headaches aren’t enjoyable either. It did cure my reflux straight away. I took ranitidine on doctors orders for 4 weeks to help the stomach heal but o could have stopped straight away. Worth noting that it is not easy to remove the device. The scar tissue heals round such that they have to dig each bead out which will cause a lot of new scar tissue. In retrospect given my bloating issues I’d probably have just gone for the nissen as that can also give bloating but you don’t have something foreign in your body. I would also certainly not get surgery if you can live on the ppis without much problem. I had very bad side effects
gary1728 try to wonder a new treatment the ARMS anti Reflux mucosectomy it seem a good way from Japan , recently there are trial in The US. Take out LINx
Hi. If you don't mind me asking, what PPI med(s) were you on and what type of side effects did you have?
How ur feeling now
After a week of PPIs they give me IBS. Everything makes me have emergency shits basically. I take PPI sporadically.
Just watched the first 12 min, woah i have a hernia and i think ill do a different surgery than the linx based on everything u said thanks!
Thanks fore the video.
I was planning for linx but after this video I will not!
My name is Robert and clearly I’m not alone , Gerd hit me two years ago . And as we all know it ain’t no joke . This disease takes over your life , it’s just a game that you have to play that says eat right or I will hurt your stomach The pain is severe with different symptoms ,One day my guts are shaking the next day I’m bloated or the following day Food is stuck in my gut throat etc. And the symptoms keep changing. I can go on and on, but hey everyone is different you just have to figure out what game you have to play in order to control your disease 🦠 or defeat it . Ps / Half a scoop of all bran cereal 61% fiber a day Will keep your hemorrhoid away . Thank you for your video
Holy crap! I just had this surgery two days ago. I thought I was cured. I had a similar experience a year ago where I was fine on minute and thought I was dieting the next. My life has been misery ever since. I hope I don’t have all these problems. I have never taken the pills. Thanks for your advice and honesty.
How you coping?
Never on PPIs, but went to LINX. Why?
Hi mimisavegan how r u now have u recovered would u recommend it. Thank you and god bless
How are you doing now
How are you doing these days?
I appreciate this SOOO much! I see my gastro next week to discuss my options. I had the hernia repair & fundoplication done 8/23 and a redo 9/23. I have had ZERO relief! It is worse now because I can't vomit when I'm sick. The PPU's scare me because of relation to Dementia. What in the world are we supposed to do. GERD is a whole nother level of sick!
How are you doing now. I'm 72 with Barrett's. I think about having a ctiff but hear bad stuff so not sure what to do.
@@franhar8292 I saw your comment and wanted to reply since it hasn't been addressed yet by the person who posted it. Grumpy Old Man (my husband) had surgery about 3 weeks ago. He had Nissen Fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. It's been rough so far. The nausea has been the worst part. We felt we had no choice but to have this surgery. So, as you probably know, the esophagus has a sphincter. It opens when you swallow to allow food into your stomach, and then closes. When it stays open all of the time, your stomach acid is allowed into the esophagus causing erosion/ulcers. My husband had acid reflux caused by this, and multiple ulcers in his esophagus and 1 in his duodenum. They were getting worse and more of them. So, in my opinion, diet changes don't help much in this situation because the stomach acid is still sitting in your esophagus/throat eroding away. (Of course, I'm talking about pre-surgery.) My husband has had endoscopy and esophagus dilation done 16 + times. I've now lost count. I watched a video a few days ago of a guy who had basically the same problems as my husband. He let it go on for years. Finally, he ended up with a strangulated hernia and a ruptured esophagus which of course, almost killed him. Grumpy Old Man will be 69 years old on 12-11-23. This is 3 weeks into recovery, and as I stated it has been a rough ride so far. He still doesn't feel like doing anything. I made another comment on this video with a little more information about post-op.
I just had the Nissen Fundoplication yesterday. Glad I avoided the LINX. Hope you are doing better.
let me know how the nissen goes . i have a hietal hernia and may need to get that done and super terrified .
Amandia Black It went well. Soft diet and some pain the 1st month. The more time passes, the more normal eating becomes and I can eat most anything as long as I do not overeat.
The only think is, with Nissen a lot of people are left unable to burp as needed, and many are left unable to vomit as the body needs.
Kristina Troxell Those side effects do not last forever unless the surgeon was that bad at their job . nissen Fundoplication has the highest success rate and has been practiced the most to be able to perfect it over time . My sister had it done and 7 years later she is fine and she had an amazing surgeon in which I will be selecting hers to do mine . my hernia is too bad for the other procedures and the other procedures are way too new . nit saying their bad but they have a lower success rate and have not been practiced enough yet . Lynx wouldnt be good for me bc my body would never adapt to it . I have braces and my body still hates them after 2 years bc titanium doesnt match up well with me . everyones bodies also react differently to everything . whats not good for me could be good for other people as well though .
Sharon Shade thats really good . Im going to be so happy to be able to eat salad dressing again and pizza ! I miss pizza so much
I am 3 weeks after my HH and Linx surgery, I am damn near back to normal already. I have not slept laying flat in 8 years and have been sleeping flat constantly since the surgery with no issues. I am still taking Omeperazole but I am only taking 20mg once a day and was on 60mg, next step is taking 20mg every other day before I am completely off it. The linx has been a life saver for me! I think the main issue is people think that just getting this surgery that it is going to fix their gerd issues and that is not the case. You have to change your diet and allow your stomach to also heal, if you eat bad foods you will STILL get reflux.
Just got out of er don't over eat it was painful :( strict diet now it's ok keep in touch Latino immigrant linx man right here I LOVE THE WORLD !!
You got the LINX done? How are you doing now?
Just had it done 3 days ago!
Same exact thing you had: hiatal repair and Linx.
I am miserable!
Very useful stuff, specially with the PPIs
One year of suffering!
Oh boy :((
noureddine elgheur I had the procedure in June 2018. I was 18 at the time. I’ll say the gas pain is definitely the worst and the pain meds didn’t do a whole lot to help. But yes heat pads do help a lot. As for eating, I lost a decent amount of weight but gained it back after a couple of months. But I will say that my eating still isn’t normal. Food still gets stuck if I eat too fast and I think I will deal with that the rest of my life. But it is well worth it for COMPLETELY stopping my unnecessary heart burn. Getting the surgery is the best thing you can do, even though you will struggle for a while.
Dav ide , hey, make sure you don’t eat anything that will trigger acid!
I kept on taking protonix for the first week.
I just dropped taking them now I am on week 3. Its been hard this week. Food getting stuck and some vomiting ( a lot ). Lost some weight, this is the week where the LINX sits tight and some scar tissue forms around it. The tightness os the esophagus is normal at this point. If you work out, add some creative to your juices to gain back weight. It’s going to be tough between week 3 and 4.
As per PPIs, cut them in half( if you take 40, take only 20mg ). The acid got reduced a lot till almost none now. Not coming out thru the LINX as it’s sitting better.
But kind you, I stopped drinking and eating anything that gives me bad heartburns.
I have Barrett’s esophagus and I am expecting stuff to turn bad eventually. But right now, my acid is controlled and not going up to my esophagus and throat. It is helping, I feel it less and less.
You will need to change your lifestyle, ie, no drinking, etc.
This gentleman talks about still taking ppis, wrong, you will be eventually able to stop taking them as the device works better with time!
All the best!
Dav ide sorry, i was late!
If you are really bad with that acid, you need to do the surgery. Don’t wait too long like me. I have Barrett’s now that just turn into cancer!
Do not wait till you get Barrett’s esophagus!
Good luck brother!
Dav ide that’s the best decision you could have made man. As for heartburn goes, I was told by my surgeon that I could throw all my pills away right away and that’s basically what I did. Like I said I still experienced a little heartburn for about a week or two but after that I literally never have it anymore unless I eat really really bad lol. But don’t worry man, things will get MUCH better. Totally worth it. This guy in the video makes it sound SOOO much worse than it is
Dav ide how so?
Had my LINX surgery almost 5 years ago. Had two weeks of swallowing issues and after that I never looked back. Occasionally something will get stuck but it is in no way worse than the reflux. I have yearly testing and everything seems fine. Everyone is different, sorry it didnt work out for you.
You're lucky man I had the linxs and I still get reflux
Same...after around 2 weeks advanced diet and at week 3 eating way more normal foods. NO GERD NO PPIs
@@BigEightiesNewWave hi hello...am sufering with gerd. .. scratching throat and heavy chest...is ur surgery done good. Wat is diet noe...I have left having milk tea..gravies of South India avoided onion tomatoe sgarlic ..going mad about my diet .plz help out
@@priyadayanandan9091 hello priya your going surgery ?
@@ajinc3730 no..am.still suffering with symptoms...hell life...not having guts to undergo surgery. Praying to God..and searching for any cure..
Thanks 4 staring
Hi! Thank you so much for your video! I’m 45 yrs old, my name is Millie. I’ve been dealing w stomach issues and gerd most of my life. I had endoscopy almost 2 yrs ago, showed hiatal hernia and gastritis. Took meds and kinda felt better but always had tolerable heartburn.
About a month ago, I had such bad pain in my right upper quadrant, radiating to my back. My gallbladder was totally fine, i had ct and hida scan. Ultrasound fine.
Did another endoscopy because it felt like I had that pain that no matter what I ate didn’t go away. The pain in the middle of my chest was so bad, I was vomiting a lot too.
Anyway, had the endoscopy and showed level c esophagitis. Biopsies were fine. Erosions in my stomach and duodenum too. Big mess.
So I’m gonna see a surgeon on Monday because my gi dr feels I need the linx system.
But now I’m terrified to get it.
I work out a lot too and I noticed I get bad heartburn too.
Im just so not a fan of surgery but worry about this esophageal stuff getting worse . It was such a huge change from my prior endoscopy. So , I saw your video, and I honestly don’t know where to begin. But I thank you for your honesty and your video. You kinda feel like you’re the only one out there with this situation.
Check this one. Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) could also narrow the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) as a result of tissue shrinkage induced during cicatrization [3] [4]. We applied this technique using band ligation (ARMS-b) in the management of rGERD. It seems not bad option even better than LINX
Hey Mildred did you decide to go with the Linx? Hope you’re doing well!
hello brother, im battling also with gerd for almost 5 years now. i'm scared to go to a doctor back then but now i think im ready. but i hope its not too late.
Ok dude. Thanks for the info. Something's ng told me this procedure is more trouble than gerd. Nissian it's if anything. Thanks. Good luck. Get that thing out.
People with Nissen get more disphagia, have difficulty bleching as needed, and a lot of people cannot vomit as needed.
There is a partial fundoplication that supposedly decreases these side effects.
Kristina Troxell what’s the best for Dysphagia
Thanks
I've suffered with gerd, the cough, hoarseness, feeling like something's stuck in my throat. I have trouble swallowing water sometimes. I've been on prescription PPI's for 20 years. They helped me up until a year ago. No side effects. No cancer. First thing I did before going on PPI's was adjust my diet. Apple cider vinegar? My stomach can't handle it. My last egd showed a hernia. I have a friend that had the LINX surgery two months ago and he's doing great. Only bad part for him was for 6 weeks you have to take one bite of something, chew and swallow. It can't be something soft that melts in your mouth. The chewing and swallowing keeps you from forming scar tissue. I pretty much made up my mind to do the surgical consult. I may not be a good candidate. Definitely don't want the tube going down my nose. This is a good video. Doesn't sugar coat the experience. So now I have the friend that said it's the best thing he could have done, and the opposite impression that I'd have a year of misery and go bankrupt going to the health food store.
U using ppi for 20 years? No side effects? How do u feel now?
@@mrarabcelop4723 Hey thanks for asking. I've been on Dexilant 60 mg 2xday since 2014. Dexilant saved me. It cleared up my esophagus of being 3/4 eroded plus the ulcers and gastritis. I've had people tell me to try holistic meds. I was a hippie. Nothing against a particular age geographic. But I'm like folks we were doing holistic before people had a name for it. I'm also originally from New Orleans. Yes spicy food. My best friend opened the first local owned health food supplement store in nola. Stress is a real factor that doctors do not stress enough besides diet. Where I'm at now and I attribute it to stress, I lost my 22 yr old daughter 6 yrs ago. I know I don't eat small meals throughout the day like I should. It's hard to eat when you just feel like breathing is a success. Ok ginger? Hurts big time and holistic says it helps. Jelly like this guy says? Jelly has never been a problem. I haven't had aspirin or NSAIDs since 2014. I have it listed as something I'm allergic to with all my docs. Right now I've got thrush in my esophagus. I'm not diabetic, I am on steroid inhalers. Yes I always rinse. I have a husband's friend that did fantastic on the LINX. Now one thing I noticed that was different from our guy here and believe me I'm so glad for his video. My friend told me the hardest part was having to eat something once an hour every hour for 6 wks following surgery that required chewing and swallowing. He said crackers, chips, he couldn't even do cheese puffs because the dissolve. You want those magnets in the LINX to work every hour on the hour for a full 6 wks to keep from forming scar tissue, then they can't work. Do not do apple sauce. My friend is symptom free , eats drinks what he wants, no otc or prescription meds. I've kept a food diary and know my stressors. I'm having another egd in 3 wks because the yeast was so bad the doctor couldn't see my esophagus. He's also doing a another gradual stretch I have scar tissue. I know this is way more info than you were expecting. I don't know how much you suffer. Gerd can really hurt. Like it hurt to swallow water.
Oh I'm sensitive to side effects. Dexilant no problem. They saved my life. My esophagus was completely 3/4 eroded. It cleared up the erosion after getting on it and having egds every month for 3 months. I'm still on Dexilant. I was on Nexium when it was expensive prescription yrs ago.
@@barbaraowens2299 hey Barbara thanks for sharing a bit of your story. Did you end up opting for the LINX?
@@c.e.w5833 I had high grade dysplasia twice, had an esophagectomy.
Had my device for seven years its a blessing this is not a NORMAL recovery.
Wow thanks for sharing. May I ask how bad the GERD was for you prior? Symptoms? Did your endoscopy show esophagitis? & did you have trouble swallowing after for a few weeks?
I had the procedure in June 2018. I was 18 at the time. I’ll say the gas pain is definitely the worst and the pain meds didn’t do a whole lot to help. But yes heat pads do help a lot. As for eating, I lost a decent amount of weight but gained it back after a couple of months. But I will say that my eating still isn’t normal. Food still gets stuck if I eat too fast and I think I will deal with that the rest of my life. But it is well worth it for COMPLETELY stopping my unnecessary heart burn. Getting the surgery is the best thing you can do, even though you will struggle for a while. I will say though the day of surgery is when I stopped all meds and haven’t taken any since
Dav ide I did experience heartburn for a while after the surgery probably around your time. I was getting it almost everyday actually. And at first I was a little scared but I let it go and later on I had no further heartburn. I only now get heartburn if I eat really bad. I wouldn’t be concerned if I were you, just keep following the process and listen to what they tell you and you will be just fine!
Dav ide absolutely! Things will get better
What is the cost of linx implant?
Dav ide you had linx implant ? how long has it been? was it not a success ?
Dav ide So what doctors said? why don't you go for Fundoplication now?
Thankyou Beyond MEASURE for Sharing This Video! IT'S HELPED Me To Make My Decision on Surgery. My First Gastro wanted To Put me a On PpI nd Seemed Upset Because I Declined it Then He Suggested I Take ( EndoMune) Probiotic Which Truly HELPED nd I still Take ( 3yrs) Now! I'M Going To Follow Your DON'TS As Far as Foods Not To Ingest Which Was VERY HRLPFUL SIR THANKS AGAIN! GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER, ONE DAY AT A TIME🙏🙏🙏🙌
So you have a hiatal hernia and don’t take any PPIs?
@@Alexis_005 NO Nor Do I Intend Too! IT Made ( Me) Feel Worse.
Thank you. My wife is really struggling with this. She is in her 3 rd week.
Ron Jon. I am in my 8th week. It gets better. The chest pain is starting to lesson. She is going to struggle for a few more weeks. It's very hard. My third, fourth and fifth weeks were the worse. I can eat a lot better now. Tell her hang in there. I'm a female so I know exactly what she is going through. I was just there.
Check this one. Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) could also narrow the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) as a result of tissue shrinkage induced during cicatrization [3] [4]. We applied this technique using band ligation (ARMS-b) in the management of rGERD. It seems not bad option even better than LINX
@@joannlee3031 how are u feeling with linx?
How is she doing now?
@@joannlee3031 how are you now Joann?
Thanks for the help. I am seeing my surgeon very soon. I feel like crap. Not able to eat anything. Will try oatmeal to see if it helps
Alamochalemon L try to wonder a new treatment the ARMS anti Reflux mucosectomy it seem a good way from Japan , recently there are trial in The US.
@@plastitekcielosrasosenpvc70 if it's a trial my insurance won't cover it
Alamochalemon L however gods results even better than linx www.researchgate.net/publication/333442720_Anti-reflux_mucosectomy_using_a_cap-assisted_endoscopic_mucosal_resection_method_for_refractory_gastroesophageal_disease_a_prospective_feasibility_study, just for wonder it . I will apply if I have the money . Or even crow founding pls try to research and share , or consult with your surgeon .
Am glad I did get that one .. I had Acid reflux and a hernia had my surgery..it all fix 👍🏾 it been 3 month 👍🏾 so far it ok! I had a Laparoscopic nissen fundoplicatio surgery . It part of my stomach is wrapped around My Esophagus .. It stop the acid for come up ... No more acid are pill for me .. I poop a lot and gassy and my stomach get up side .. There more but it not to bad .. Am some what glad I got it .. I got to Watch what I eat . Am going to keep up with you 👍🏾
yes you right am sorry .. i didnt meen to say it would'nt work .. am glad it working out for you they didnt tell me about LINX .. my stomach has been both me a little and i don't like the feeling of it .. but you right the problem is still there .. thank for the web site for food am hoping it help.. please keep me in mine . i dont like this
No they didnt ..i saw it on youtube . you are in and out with it on ..i was in the Hospitalfor 1day
i have a app with my Dr. soon.. its just gas and i thing am going to have to stop eat and drinking some thing like coffee and fried food .. i dont take pill no more for my acids .. thing about it am doing a lot better then before my surgery .. i can eat eny thing i like .. but it the gas and the why it make my stomach feel .. it come out .. and you it the acids ie sto n the stomach to...
Do you lose alot of weight?
How are you now ?
i had the surgery June 2016. i didnt start feeling more normal until january 2018 but it wasnt all bad. i had the typical esophageal spasms from time to time but not TOO bad, like a 5-10 minute spasm but then i started getting stronger spasms for awhile, but they went away.. but now i just had a HUGE spasm that lasted hours and im still recovering from it a week later and ill have to probably go in and get this checked .... :(
Mate Thankyou so much very helpful……Chris from down under
I had the linx. After a month I felt awesome . No heartburn . Fixed my hiatal hernia. Life changer .
@Waterlec glad your linx work out . What was your recovery time ? How long before you were able to eat normal? Any problems swallowing? Thanks
@Waterlec that's so funny you would mention coffee . I love coffee and had to switch to decaf because of that reasoning . Not the same lol I look at pictures of all the apartments I've had , one thing stands out ! In every bathroom away several bottles of antacids. Plus I had a hiatal hernia that wasn't large but still giving me problems . it would slide up and I would get weak in my legs .
@Waterlec Hi please lead me I need this done, I got one test to go then surgery where did you do yours and did your insurance cover it?
@Waterlec how much did it cost full( linx+ hernia repair)?
Hello, Glad you are feeling good
What type of Fundoplicstion you got done? Loose or Tight wrap
About the manometry, it was the easiest test for me and I’ve done it twice, because first time NHS (the partially failed system from the UK) lost my results
you are very lucky disgrace NHS never tell people about this test as most uk docs not real docs so cant do it
Sounds like Russian Roulette listening to people who have undergone this procedure.
We need more honest people like this man to truly make a proper decision whether to proceed with this procedure
I think Nissan is Russian Roulette as it's not reversible.
@@dennispond363 agree, that Nissen procedure is brutal
I was looking into getting the Linx surgery because I have terrible regurgitation issues. My food comes up every time I eat through the day and through the night. From your knowledge or experience do you have any regurgitation? Does any food comeback? I’ve had the Nissen but it didn’t cure my symptoms
@@lizc9820 Tell me why I was looking at this video again and I ran across your comment. I did end up getting the Linx but unfortunately, the Linx also failed. Reasons I am not sure of but it has been a year since surgery and now I will go back to my doctor and see what are the next steps moving forward.
Well, how about another update? How's it going now? My doctor has told me the same things, keep a good diet and take my omeprazole. I quit smoking, I quit drinking, I try to maintain a good diet, but here I am, I still have issues.
did the surgery help your breath in any way?
Sorry and thanks
Did linx at least heal your cough and your chronic sore throat ? Please tell me
You mentioned at the beginning that the pb&j feeling like it was stuck due to your hernia is what propelled you to get the implant. Did this improve once you got the surgery?
Legend!
I am on week 3 and a couple
Of days.
This is the toughest week!!
I lost 9 lbs.
It’s been tough swallowing food and drinking.
Been vomiting most of my meals this week! Hopefully next week will get better.
Help yourself eating very small meals every 2 hours!
If you work out like me, add some creative in your juice to gain back weight!
How r u now bro have u recovered would you recommend it
Have u recovered ?
hi am considering removing my linx from all those swallowing issues plus I had to be rushed to er after food got stuck and was only removed 3 days ago a GI team performed an EGD op to remove the food that was stuck over night , please advice ..are you doing better now ?
K-rel B, I have one question for you. There are many rude comments on your video and I wonder why you have not responded to anyone to defend yourself. We all recover differently, and your pretty much being called a liar by some of these people. I would be furious. I was given much of the same info as have and have had similar problems as you. I've had the stomach issues (not due to taking PPI's either), nausea, retching to vomit, but I can no longer vomit so it really hurts, chest pain, back pain, depression, discouraged.... so many problems. No one has the right to judge those of us who have had issues with the LINX.
So now that you feel like normal again, Are you able to workout the way you used to, like lift heavy weights?
Ive had no surgery or anything but considering something. I would appreciate the advice im at grade d erosive esophagitis and a 4 cm hiatal hernia and honestly feel like at dying. Im not sure wtf is going on with me anymore and Im afraid to leave my wife and kids behind. The VA is shitty and dont seem to care. They never even did a biopsy so I have no idea if I already have cancer or nor. Do you think i should get surgery? let me know Thanks
Hey man, I just subscribed to your channel! I’m gonna check that out. I’ve been trying to get into beat/music production. On another note, how are you doing with this? Did you get esophagitis resolved? Surgery? PPIs?
it sounds like they might not have fitted the right size? i never had nausea after the surgery, in fact i havent even felt nauseous the last 3 years beside a couple times i drank alcohol. its good to hear your experience but it should be emphasized how it can be a different experience for everyone.
of course try to wonder a new treatment the ARMS anti Reflux mucosectomy it seem a good way from Japan , recently there are trial in The US.
Just had all same procedures done on the dec 18 2018. Fixed my 5cm hole on my hiata hernia and installed the linx around my esophagus. I am going through worst pain in my life stomach pain inside and out shoulder pain out of this world. Feels like I have a cold runny nose sore throat and headache everyday so far. Even though I take it slow the food still feels like it gets stuck in esophagus and gets like I can’t breath. It’s only been 5 days since my surgery and praying these symptoms start going away but as of today day 5 still feeling really bad.
Chris Ray Hey Chris, how are you feeling now, three months on? Cheers, Alex
Hi Chris how r u now have u recovered and how was ur experience
Hi Chris its been 3 years now can you let us in on how you are doing now ?
How are you doing these days Chris
I'm 23 and am thinking of seeing a doctor to talk about this implant. I've had gerd since I was 18 or so and been on PPI's since. Recently though, I've been able to cut back on my PPI's. I now take them every other day rather than every day - which I thought would be impossible before but here's what I did differently in my diet. No more cow's milk. Only soy milk - and that's only if I'm having cereal or a dessert anyway. I wouldn't be upset if I stopped drinking any milk. Avoid fried foods at all costs - no matter what is being fried. Avoid cheese. I occasionally have Bleu cheese on my salads but that's it. I've drastically reduced my meat intake as well. Probably eat vegan nearly 5 days a week and those two days I eat meat, it's only one meal. Started drinking more water - but not too much during or after meals. Mostly before meals. I've made a conscious effort to eat more and more fiber. You get it naturally from fruits and vegetables, but when snacking, make sure it's nuts and not chips (crisps) and stuff like that. (chips(crisps) are also fried) . Never eat pizza ever. I can eat spicy but weirdly enough only Indian spicy food - not Mexican spicy or Thai spicy. They use different spices so maybe that's why. Only drink beer on a completely empty stomach. Not within an hour of any meals. Drink less alcohol in general. I probably only have 2-3 drinks/week. Don't drink coffee ever. Avoid any food high in saturated fat. Never eat too much in general - stop before you usually would stop - if you know what I mean. It's a stomach pressure thing. Eat your veggies kids!!!
Hey Adam, is the diet working okay?
@@jwinthepro Hey thanks for asking. I would say the diet is working well! I've kinda lost a bit of discipline lately with Thanksgiving and being away from home, but that just means I go back to taking my prevacid every day. But when I follow the diet, I can take it every other day which I didn't think was possible but it is! I suppose you don't need to follow everything I said in the post for it to happen, but in general it's about cutting back on saturated fats and carbonation. And the usual reflux triggers like coffee and tomato sauce.
@@adamkidwell6407 thanks for your advice Adam. I’m 21 and have not had it as nearly as bad as other people in the comments but Thanksgiving yesterday left me to taking 6 tums last night. I was on PPI for a month but did my research and decided I didn’t wanna be hooked on the stuff for 20 years. Doctor didn’t mention anything about how bad PPI is. I have not been limiting my diet but I generally take 3-4 tums a day which is just above the daily recommended dose of calcium. I’m happy to have calcium intake as a byproduct of this but I need to be careful so as not to get kidney stones or stomach disease. Anyway I’m seriously considering dieting now and your diet seems pretty realistic. I’m not buying into the apple cider vinegar or aloe water trends - Rather I’m going to really think about going vegan or just severely limiting fatty/glutinous foods.
Take it easy Adam 👍
@@jwinthepro yeah dude I would say people that tout acv as a cure don't actually know what gerd is really like. They think it's just the occasional bad day, but no, gerd is 24/7 heartburn and burping unless you make a real change in diet. I also wouldn't buy in to too much fear about PPIs, if you need them, then you need them. The acid reflux itself will give you cancer eventually so I'd rather take the PPIs...and too much tums is def not a good idea either. I only occasionally take them when I know I just ate something against my diet like fried chicken or a greasy burger or something. Also chewing your food twice as long as you normally do will help a ton... Just be slow and methodical.
Try using a heating pad on your hernia if you have heartburn. It helps me a lot. My doctor does not recommend any operation at this time. I am going back in March to see him. I am on two meds. They don't help much
Check this one. Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) could also narrow the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) as a result of tissue shrinkage induced during cicatrization [3] [4]. We applied this technique using band ligation (ARMS-b) in the management of rGERD. It seems not bad option even better than LINX