Complications of LINX

[paulawoods]

I have had this device for 18 months now. The doctor did a EGD with dilation 6 months later. Its painful eating and drinking. I have talked to him and pretty much told me this is all in my head. So I had my records sent to a different doctor. This doctor did some tests and come to find out the link is not around my esophagus but around my stomach. I was sent to another doctor that explained I was not a good candidate for this procedure as my esophagus is to short. So now I'm having surgery to lengthen my esophagus and remove the linx and part of my stomach. They will do a wrap but not a complete nissan only about half way around. Think before you have this done. If the first doctor would have listened to me.

[jt]

I had the LINX device and it helped for a year but then it stopped working as expected. Around that time I received a letter that said my LINX device had been recalled by the FDA. I ended up having it removed, my hiatus hernia repaired and a Nissen fundoplication performed.

[kJ-fLando]

I have jackhammer, gerd, dysphasia, dysphonia, hernias and gastroparesis… I donot think this will help me

[mattwebber]

Had this done a little over 2 years ago. Been in nothing but pain the past few months plus. Pain comes even if I'm not eating or drinking and hurts to be in almost any position. Been to emergency room 3 times and they can't figure anything out.

[ourevilone]

after about 2 years im having more consistent dysphagia but its kind of minor, just some foods that are dry or oblong shape, but when it happens it hurts when it passes through. i did gain a lot of weight though so i dont know if that is causing the dysphagia. i read on the LINX website gaining weight more likely would cause the device to not work and give more reflux so... maybe i need a dilation. i dont know..

[aubrey]

I have a small hiatal hernia and some gas or flatulence. Is this common with a hiatal hernia?

[grandfury]

I've been reading, watching videos and following Facebook groups on lynx and fundoplication. I'm convinced these procedures will stop reflux but unfortunately you won't be the same you will have complications forever unless you're are in your early to mid 20's when you get it done that also not being a safe bet either. Currently I'm looking into the Tif procedure seems to be least damaging fix and may be just as effective.🤔

[aubrey]

I don't know why they just can't repair the hiatal hernia with a mesh like they do other hernia and stitch the hole up.

[heaven]

Make sure have hcl with pepsin, so acid ph is good in stomach, also raw organic apple cider vinegar with the mother in is awesome 5ml with water, and organic aloe vera juice, and good probiotic, try that few months to year or so, but keep up at least acv / hcl with pepsin, see the difference and eat smaller meals but healthier food

[isellorganic]

I found your video From having an EDG I found out that I have a small Hiatal hernia. I have constant burning in my throat like acid breath., some belching, & sometimes I can hear my stomach gurgle. I occasionally have heartburn. I have to sometimes clear my throat. I don't have a constant cough though, I can eat & swallow fine & I don't have post nasal drip. I have tried ppi & they really dont work that well. I had surgery in Nov to remove a huge ovarian fibroid that was a 25 cm ovarian fibroid & thank goodness it is gone however, it left me with a loss of a kidney & I think this hernia because the mass was & I don't want any more surgery to fix this. I am going to my chiropractor to help with the hernia. Any advice would be grateful. laying on my stomach. Thanks

[tyt]

I’d like more detail on what they have learned about erosion. Is this something they expect everyone to experience at some point in their lives after getting the linx. Is linx a simple explant? What are the risks of explant? When is the best time for explant, early stages like (6 months) or later stages (5 years).

[tube.brasil]

My main concern as a person with sinus problems would be the inability of having an MRI exam.

[marktirabassi]

You failed to mention sum people developed spasms ?

[sameerdev]

Sir I had fundoplication 1 year ago and i still get dysphagia for some foods such as beef...what can be the reason?

[tonyfontana]

I wonder how the magnets are effected if you were to do a CT scan

[GWAYGWAY]

So if it doesn't work, the surgeon get another bucket of money to correct what he messed up first time. That is almost a bonus scheme that the patient pays

[rynothealbinoryno]

so it's a quick procedure and the median cost is 14k? Yeesh. So much for feeling better.

[shahramyazdani]

I had a LINX operation more than a month now also Hiatal Hernia for 2 cm got closed with stiches....But I still can not sleep well and feel the acid comes up...Is that normal?

[MarcBraun-tbvu]

You’re talking about these operations like it’s fixing a car and reversing modifications that don’t work but it’s living people and family members who you’re working on and making money off of. What a crappy attitude.

[mynameisnotshane]

is it possible to burp after this surgery