second fundoplication - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

huskies · 03-11-2008, 10:55 AM

I had a very successful nissen fundoplication ten years ago and six months ago all of my GERD symptoms returned. No medication has helped and the endoscope showed a hiatal hernia. I see a surgeon on Thursday about it. I was wondering if anyone out there has had a second nissen fundoplication and whether the second is more difficult?
Thanks!

tmm40 · 03-11-2008, 06:26 PM

my nessin did not even last 2 years in which i had 2 hiatal hernias , i just had the lap band done on the 18th of feb they undid the nessin and fixed my hiatal hernias with a special mesh wrap my nessin had feel apart so if you are thinking of a second nessin i would ask them abouyt a messh wrap first good luck tmm40

huskies · 03-11-2008, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the advice! I will make sure to ask.

Also, were they able to do your surgery laproscopically?

I hope you are finding more success with your second surgery!