mike_coventry_uk
10-04-14, 16:18
Hi guys,
I have recently had endoscopy,manometry and ph acid testing due to long term acid reflux. I have esophagitis and a small hiatus hernia. Was on omeprazole but stopped for a few months and now the gastroenterology has advised that I should have surgery to create a new sphincter muscle in my lower esophagus.
I am scared of surgery,the risk of dying and complications petrified me!
I don't know if it's best to just try more dietary changes and lose weight and see if it improves before going for surgery( though this thought comes mainly from me been scared.)
If any one has had nissen fundoplication surgery or any surgery and faced it with the same level as anxiousness as me I'd appreciate your advice.
I am still waiting for the first consultation with the surgeon and am already working myself up!
I know this May help to alleviate my symptoms and make my standard of living better but the fear of surgery makes me doubt the operation. On the other hand I am scared that left untreated the consequences could be pre cancerous cells forming.
Any advice or kind words of support would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
I have recently had endoscopy,manometry and ph acid testing due to long term acid reflux. I have esophagitis and a small hiatus hernia. Was on omeprazole but stopped for a few months and now the gastroenterology has advised that I should have surgery to create a new sphincter muscle in my lower esophagus.
I am scared of surgery,the risk of dying and complications petrified me!
I don't know if it's best to just try more dietary changes and lose weight and see if it improves before going for surgery( though this thought comes mainly from me been scared.)
If any one has had nissen fundoplication surgery or any surgery and faced it with the same level as anxiousness as me I'd appreciate your advice.
I am still waiting for the first consultation with the surgeon and am already working myself up!
I know this May help to alleviate my symptoms and make my standard of living better but the fear of surgery makes me doubt the operation. On the other hand I am scared that left untreated the consequences could be pre cancerous cells forming.
Any advice or kind words of support would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike