Fwd: Nissen fundoplication?

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One of my favorite questions is "what would you do if it was your child?" Drs. are usually pretty honest in answering this question. If a DR gives me a strong "yes, I would do this" than I would probably do this. I am not aware of how involved this procedure is, but I have had three children with severe reflux. Reflux is very painful, if a permanent solution would have been possible for my children, I most defiantly would have done it. I was fortunate to have two grow out of it and my third is only mildly affected now. We had went through similar debates about putting a G tube in Gracie. I had a few Drs. all for it and one opposed to it. It was a tough decision, but I just used the "mommy instinct." We decided to have it put in, and I have never regretted doing it. Sometimes mommy does know best. Best of luck in your decision. I trust you will do whets best for you and your son.

Hi all, I'm wondering about your experiences with the nissen fundoplication surgery for reflux.

just had the 24 hr. ph study and upper endoscopy. It showed he's refluxing 14% of the time. The doctor said it is severe; however, she has seen worse. She said if were her son, she would do the surgery. Just not sure what to do. He's actually going through a period of throwing up less; but, as the study showed, he's still refluxing, it's just not coming all the way up. A couple months ago, he went through a period of actually vomiting up to 10 times a day.

Do you have any opinions about whether the procedure is worth it?

Thanks! Lori and , age 4 1/2, complex I and IV

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