Thread: Has anyone had EsophyX TIF?

I had mine in Port Charlotte FL by Dr Bada. He did 4 the same day as mine. He's the only doctor in the area doing them. Yes, it sure was more than I had anticipated. Unfortunately I get sick and vommitted several times the next day in the hospital. I'm hoping that I didn't damage the procedure, but won't know until ?? The chest pains are normal for a few days. I wasn't warned ahead of time and paniced at first. After actually reading the information I was given prior to the procedure, I realized that's what I would feel. Was on pain killers for two days, but now, one week after the surgery I feel fine. I've gotten creative regarding the liquid diet. Luckily I love milk, so I bought some strawberry flavoring, which I also love but haven't had in years because of the calories, and have that. Lots of cream of soups, some jello dishes made with yogard of cool whip. Luckily, I don't feel hungary so no real food hasn't been a major sacrifice. I'm in real trouble when/if my appetite comes back. Don't know it it helped the acid reflux at all, as I'm not eating any of my trigger fooRAB. I've been reading on the board about a nissen Fundoplication. Is that the same as an Esophyx TIF? People are saying that they still need to take their PPIs and some physically can't vomit. That's scary

I am scheduled to have the Esophyx procedure performed by Dr. Bada in Port Charlotte, FL on Deceraber 8. How are you doing since your procedure?

I had a Fundoplication. I've been told no carbonation....ever. If I do, I run the risk of gas bloat because the air from the carbonation just shouldn't be able to come back up.

I added the meat and bread in at about 3 months. My exception to this was loose meat ground turkey that I was able to add sooner. The thing with the bread and meat is that it doesn't break down much when you chew and swallow. You run the risk of getting it stuck above the LES. My advice when you do add them back in is to take small bites and chew extra carefully.

Hawkins6, Thanks so much for your encouraging worRAB. I called my doctor today and told him that cutting down on my PPIs was resulting in acid reflux problems for me. He said I should go back on daily use of my PPIs (Nexium) for two additional weeks and then we'll "see where we go from there." This is discouraging...but you give me some hope. Thanks again.

Whitewrightinc,

I have Barrett's well. Interested in TIF procedure. Thinking about having the procedure done. Did TIF work for you? How are you now?

Thanks