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Jean
67, Nurse
Jackson, MI
What were your symptoms prior to surgery? I have had a continual sore throat for the last year and a half, laryngitis, coughing, choking and chest pain. I also had to wake up 2-3 times every night due to a burning sensation in my mouth. After a gradual onset of symptoms, I finally consulted an ENT because it felt as if something was stuck in my throat. Over the past 2-3 years, I had been taking double doses of Nexium as well as TUMS 3-4 times a day (4-5 pills at a time). I was not getting any symptom relief.
What made you consider surgery? PPIs and antacids weren’t working for me. While I knew that things could happen if GERD went untreated, it became more real when a friend of mine recently had an esophagectomy (removal of the esophagus) for ulcerous cancer due to untreated GERD. Further, I am a nurse and know the surgeon who does the TIF procedure at the hospital. He did TIFs on two friends of mine a year ago, and they have both seen good results and experienced symptom relief for GERD.
When did you get this procedure done? I had the TIF procedure done in June 2011 and am now 6-weeks post procedure. I chose TIF because it is less invasive than conventional surgery with less recovery time involved.
How was the procedure/recovery? There was initially a little more pain than I expected but after 2 weeks I felt better and was back at work. My diet was liquids and pureed foods, and I was told not to eat large portions. My doctor believes too much food can expand the stomach and put undue stress on the sutures while they are still healing. I am now eating regular foods but smaller amounts at a time.
How are you doing now? Life really has changed since my TIF procedure. The pain and symptoms are completely gone and I no longer have to wake up 2-3 times every night. The sore throat I had for the last 1.5 years is gone and I am off all pills!
Would you recommend TIF? Absolutely! I would tell everyone that it is worth the 2 weeks of minor discomfort post-procedure, which was nothing compared to the GERD symptoms I had been living with. I would definitely recommend the TIF and have already told friends I know who have similar problems with acid reflux.
67, Nurse
Jackson, MI
What were your symptoms prior to surgery? I have had a continual sore throat for the last year and a half, laryngitis, coughing, choking and chest pain. I also had to wake up 2-3 times every night due to a burning sensation in my mouth. After a gradual onset of symptoms, I finally consulted an ENT because it felt as if something was stuck in my throat. Over the past 2-3 years, I had been taking double doses of Nexium as well as TUMS 3-4 times a day (4-5 pills at a time). I was not getting any symptom relief.
What made you consider surgery? PPIs and antacids weren’t working for me. While I knew that things could happen if GERD went untreated, it became more real when a friend of mine recently had an esophagectomy (removal of the esophagus) for ulcerous cancer due to untreated GERD. Further, I am a nurse and know the surgeon who does the TIF procedure at the hospital. He did TIFs on two friends of mine a year ago, and they have both seen good results and experienced symptom relief for GERD.
When did you get this procedure done? I had the TIF procedure done in June 2011 and am now 6-weeks post procedure. I chose TIF because it is less invasive than conventional surgery with less recovery time involved.
How was the procedure/recovery? There was initially a little more pain than I expected but after 2 weeks I felt better and was back at work. My diet was liquids and pureed foods, and I was told not to eat large portions. My doctor believes too much food can expand the stomach and put undue stress on the sutures while they are still healing. I am now eating regular foods but smaller amounts at a time.
How are you doing now? Life really has changed since my TIF procedure. The pain and symptoms are completely gone and I no longer have to wake up 2-3 times every night. The sore throat I had for the last 1.5 years is gone and I am off all pills!
Would you recommend TIF? Absolutely! I would tell everyone that it is worth the 2 weeks of minor discomfort post-procedure, which was nothing compared to the GERD symptoms I had been living with. I would definitely recommend the TIF and have already told friends I know who have similar problems with acid reflux.
This site is published by EndoGastric Solutions, Inc., which developed it as an information resource to help increase awareness of GERD-related disorders and the available treatment options. This site is not a substitute for medical advice from your physician. The contents of the site are for informational purposes only and are intended to be discussed with your physician. Never disregard any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified health care professional. Always seek the advice of a physician or other licensed health care professional regarding any questions you have about your medical conditions and treatments.