How LINX Surgery Changed Lee's Life
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2019
- Lee from Maidstone suffered with acid reflux throughout most of his life, the condition having been hereditary for him. He describes the positive difference between before and after LINX surgery as 'unquantifiable', and hasn't experienced symptoms since.
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I've had severe acid reflux for 3 years, I'm 58. Horrendous. Nausea, Tiredness, vertigo,poor breathing etc.
Sorry sorry to hear this - so many people suffer with reflux for so long because they can't find the right treatment!
Hi lee if u read this can you please tell us how you are now as it will be great
I WISH I HAD KNOWN
Is this procedure of Lync happened in uk? In India they mainly use fundo which i hate due to wrapping of stomach
Do the incisions leave permanent scars? Thanks so much for making this video.
You get like five little incisions in your abdomen. They’re certainly scars but they fade over time.
Sir any branch in india
Are you free still now from reflux please update
Hopefully you are fine after the surgery just a simple question if the time take you back would you do the surgery or not ?"
Hi there, when Lee was asked if he would recommend the surgery, he said this: "Yes, my symptoms were extreme and it has changed my life. My father’s oesophageal cancer was caused by Barrett’s Oesophagus cells. He is now fully in remission however I do feel the surgery has greatly reduced the chances of me getting similar later in life. This alone makes the surgery well worth it, however the changes it has brought to my life are truly brilliant and I have never looked back. In addition I no longer take any form of medication for my stomach which again can only be a good thing for my other organs, especially as I had not considered the long term effect this may have."
Which surgery you had ?
Hello, my reflux symptoms go away at night and get worse throughout the day. Mostly a "crop" feeling in my throat, and some days I have no symptoms. I have a herniated stomach they found and wanted to do the fundoplastic surgery but it was to agressive to me. LINX sounds way better and less complicated and can be reversed I believe? I live in Belgium but they don't do linx here. Can I get the operation in UK?
Yes, you can. But you would have to pay for it.
I’m thinking of getting this surgery done but only thing that concerns me is that the device can erode in time so makes you think twice about doing it.🤔
I had the linx implant 8 years ago. It has helped me tremendously! I get an EGD every 2 years and have gotten a good report each time.
@@midgie1166Seen they have a new procedure called reflux stop now so going to look into that and hopefully can go for that.🙏
Acid reflux runs in my family. My father developed esophageal cancer at age 52 and had to have his esophagus removed. My two brothers and I have it and my oldest son and youngest daughter have it. My taking PPI raises my stomach pH such that I am very susceptible to salmonellosis. My Linx surgery is in a week. Hopefully my results will be as good as yours.
How did your surgery turn out? How are you feeling?
I had my hiatal hernia repaired and the Linx implanted 2 weeks ago.
@@laurenallen4057 how did your procedure go? I want Linx for Hernia but im afraid they will make me get Nissen
@@laurenallen4057 They did both a hiatal hernia repair and installed the LINX. After the surgery I had pain from the CO2 they pumped in me but that resolved. I also had pain when I breathed too deeply as they stitched up my diaphragm to fix my hiatal hernia but that also resolved. I did develop postoperative ileus that required me to go back to the hospital, but that also resolved. They did hurt my vein for the IV when I went back to the hospital and that is still bothering me, but I expect that to go away.
I have been having dysphasia, as is expected following the LINX installation until the device fully scares in. If I don’t chew enough or if you swallow too much, the bolus gets impacted at the LINX and it is painful as your body tries to muscle it into the stomach. It happens most when I eat bread products, especially doughnuts, or if I eat Asian (sticky) rice. Once I swallowed WAY too much and failed to chew and I had to endure trying to get that bolus down for about 30 minutes. I drank a gulp of water and the water stacked ion top of the bolus until it finally leaked past, and that felt very uncomfortable. But this is all warned about. Until the LINX is fully broken in, you gotta be careful to chew and not swallow huge loads of food, especially bread. I am told this will resolve and it is already getting better. My doctor says I have to eat something every two hours to exercise the LINX. Since I couldn’t do that for a bit when I went back to the hospital, the doctor prescribed me steroids for the inflammation and that made swallowing easier.
I have not had a single case of reflux, heartburn, or anything else since my surgery.
Main takeaway, surgery wasn’t that bad (sans the ileus I happened to get), dysphasia is normal and will resolve, and until it does you gotta chew thoroughly, avoid swallowing too much, and be wary of eating too much bread product at first.
@@andrewsmith3257 It went really well, surgeon said I did well even though my hernia was larger than he was anticipating. The dysphagia started the second week for me, it was scary the first time not knowing what to expect. After that first time though it wasn't scary, it just exhausted my whole system. I still can't burp like I could beforehand (assuming that will continue to resolve over time, but I can throw up. I still struggle to swallow cold drinks/food, I'm on a very low dose steroid to clear up the inflammation. Will you have to get the Nissen because of size or insurance?
@@geektome4781 Glad to know it went well for you, minus the ileus situation. Mine went similarly well, thankfully. I am currently on a short steroid dose in order to clear up some inflammation. Yes, the chewing and small pieces is so important. And I don't even keep a drink around me when I eat. For over a month I barely could drink water, it didn't have enough weight to open the device. So, I drank a lot of gatorade.
I can’t even imagine myself without symptoms even post operation as I’ve just got used to this unbearable pain😞😞😞
what pain? what surgery did you do
@@folieadeux5463 no surgery
Just wishing for a Linx that’s all
I just got the linx because I had horrible reflux and a hital hernia my stomach was in my esophagus basically with the linx you have to do a stretch therapy with it where you eat something soft and drink warm things don't eat cold things as it can make your esophagus spasm and come back up it does hurt a little but I heard it gets better in time I can definitely feel a big difference and it's been since Monday June 6th 2022 since I had the surgery
@@kristiporter8999 Hello dear. how are you feeling now since you got the Linx installed?
How is the feeling after the surgery is the food back to normal routine also do you take any medication thx
Hi there, when Lee was asked about how he felt after surgery, he said this: "I feel so much better for having the surgery, I have not had any issues with heartburn or regurgitation since surgery and cannot thank Mr Boyle and his team enough for what they have done for me. I recently had my check up and explained I can now eat normally with only the occasional issue. I still must eat slowly, drink water prior and during eating but prefer eating this way. Since surgery I have lost one and a half stone in weight however this appears to be slowing as my body settles."
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@@Refluxuk what about any long term studies. I heard sum of the lynx devises have been removed ?
How about the TIF Procedure as an alternative? TIF Procedure is supposed to be less invasive Proceedure, TIF stands for Transdoral Incisionless Fundoplication.
The Linx has a better success rate.
I have LPR ,is the linx work with lpr?
Hi there!
Yes, the LINX procedure is effective for LPR patients who have had a formal diagnosis following the proper tests.
Hello there, can you tell us if prior to the surgery did you have a problem sleeping due to the reflux? My reflux is especially bad a night. Thank you
I feel the same! My reflux is so bad at night it was given me sleep issues
@@violetmontenegro may I make a suggestion . Try taking ppi about two hours before bed time. I think it's better to try to reduce acid during the night . Cause your laying down . In the day your standing up . ???? What do u think ?
@@marktirabassi7160 hi, that is great suggestions thank you!!! Open to do that tho medication won’t stop acid reflux it just decreases the acid. I’m looking for a long term solution so maybe surgery would be the best thing to do for me.
@@violetmontenegro hi again .I've had acid reflux for 10 years n it's horrible .have u bought a wedge pillow? Do u diet m eat proper foods,. Stay away from cokes n alcohol . Which inflamed the esophagus. Dieting will help a little .there is a stretta procedure also n linx. I'm trying to decide also. Hard decision really. Tif procedure the Staples come loose over time , linkx can scar n errode over time so they remove it . Sum time people have phantom symptoms . Like heart racing. I'm guessing linx is the best. Not sure really my family doctor says stay on pills. Which are meant to be used no more than 60 days really . I think people interviewed are the ones right after surgery that feel great . Wish we could talk to sumbody five years after the surgery. Or read the five year studies
I live in Scotland and trying to find a doctors does the linx but can’t find any is it only in England and Wales that get it?
Did you find anyone in Scotland?I'm also in Scotland
@@JustNicolleAnne No there’s none that I’m aware of but thinking of just getting fundoplication because seen videos of linx breaking and eroding into peoples esophagus.
As far as I know there are none. We have treated patients form Scotland in Manchester. I enclose our website address in case you would like any other information. refluxuk.com/
Since acid reflux begins in the stomach, I don’t understand how this improves the inflammatory response of the stomach. If there’s still an inflammatory response happening in the stomach, how does the Linx stop that? Also, you need to be able to burp. Can you burp with a Linx implant?
Can we go reflux uk via nhs gp referral or is private only where u have to pay. Pls help
I would think that it would be considered too dear for the actual device is £2000 and the NHS will not pay if there is a cheap operation without a device.
Why is it theres no linx surgey here in the philippines, i am also suffering here
Idol pwede mag tanong anong mas maganda iopera yung linx o fundoplication
did you suffer from halitosis b4 surgery and if so did it go away after surgery?
Hi there, we asked Lee and he says, "I did not notice that I had bad breath or anything similar before or after surgery." We hope this helps but, if you have any more questions, the answers should be available on our website. refluxuk.com/ Thanks for the comment.
I have had issues with extreme chest tightness and chronic coughing..... Also the bile at night.
I have pre cancer in my esophagus.
I love my spicy 🔥 Mexican salsas!
Have the op
What made you choose LINX over Fundoplication?
fundo is scary. lifting heavy things, vomiting is not allowed, otherwise you would tear the wrap.
That's the Nissan you're talking about. Not the TIF
did anyone feel food reflux without acid
might be bile reflux check this
@@taltwito8793 it is for sure cuz my sphincter pressure is 4 mmhg wich is way less than normal
Have u heard about scarring and food pooling up . I've suffered 12 years n I hate it.
He has no symptoms and hasn’t had any problems after the surgery? Is he kidding or what? I can’t bear this reflux any longer 😭😭😭😭
R u better now?
I am so tired of this. I have had reflux for years. And my Mom has it too. I can't take PPIs anymore because of other medications and now I have bone issues. OTC antacids don't work very well either. I've lost weight recently and it seems to be worse. I have severe health anxiety as well. I just don't see another way forward.
Hi there - so sorry to hear about your experiences with reflux. There are a whole range of treatments before you get to surgery that can be helpful - even in more clinically tricky situations like yours. It is always best to seek advice from a credited reflux specialist, particularly if you have other health problems.
Hi, I have terrible reflux too. It's hard for me and as you know, Africa is developing now to reach this stage of working on gasses. I feel for you being in pain that I feel like hugging you and whisper, everything will be fine with you and mother!
How much this surgery costs?
refluxuk.com/ If you check out the website there will be information there on costs.
I had AR so bad I was only able to sleep setting up right in a chair, Could not bend over to tie my shoes. Finally got the Magnets
the surgery was awful. well so far its been 5 years living with the Magnets, its about 90% affective, which s a big improvement.
Update: as tine goes on after the surgery, for what ever reason stating to have more issues, (nightly) especially at night
Sorry to hear your surgery was so poor, but glad to that you've had significant improvement since!
In US it’s just keyhole surgery - done in an hour.
hey there.
did you have the surgery ? if you so, how was the symptoms ?
How are you feeling now, How much did it cost and where did you do it in the US??
This technology seems antiquated. They should make one that senses when you swallow and opens and closes based on that.
It should also be able to tell when you need to burp or vomit.
40 mg?? 80 mg is the max dosage for omeprazole. They usually have you max that out before considering surgery.
Either way it's better to have the surgery if you can, shutting down your stomach acid production is not good for nutrient absorption or defending against pathogens in food.
@@slymejyme4293 100%. I've had two Nissen Fundoplications and they both failed within a year. I'm about to have the last one undone and a Linx device installed
@@CJ3000 good luck, I hope it offers you relief. I'm considering this surgery myself. Unfortunately, it's not offered in my country.
@@slymejyme4293 It's been exactly one week since my LINX surgery and the undoing of my Nissen. It's very hard for me to swallow foods. Some foods are impossible. The doctor is considering doing an esophageal dilation to hopefully stretch out thr linx device and my esophageal muscles. I'm still optimistic and patient. It's already been a very long road so far.
@@CJ3000 thanks for the update, hopefully your issues will resolve once the fundoplication reversal heals and you'll be acid reflux free 😄