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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Antireflux
Surgery?

• Some patients dont experience the desired
  symptomatic relief after taking antacids and
  other drugs such as proton pump inhibitors. When
  GERD symptoms, especially feelings of
  regurgitation are persistent despite taking
  medicines religiously, antireflux surgery is an
  option you should discuss with your physician.
  Before deciding on the best way forward, you
  should get a full evaluation by a local surgeon
  and get familiar with the different surgical
  options.

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Antireflux Surgery Recovery

• Just like with any other surgical intervention,
  patients need some time to recover from
  antireflux surgery. The length of the recovery
  period and the specific instructions youll need
  to follow will ultimately depend on the specific
  type of surgery. There are different procedures
  that can be used to treat GERD, among them Nissen
  fundoplication, LINX, and gastric bypass.

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LINX Surgery

• LINX surgery uses a small titanium device (Linx)
  that restores the reflux barrier while ensuring
  easy passage for solid and liquid food to the
  stomach. Due to the minimally invasive nature of
  the procedure, patients undergo a shorter
  recovery period with a lesser amount of pain.
  During the first two weeks of recovery, it is
  important that patients carefully chew their
  food, eat frequent small meals, and limit dry
  foods. During subsequent weeks, the esophageal
  tissue will heal and form scars, which can cause
  some difficulty swallowing. Warm liquids can help
  alleviate such symptoms by relaxing the muscle
  around the device.

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Fundoplication

• Fundoplication surgery is the most common
  surgical treatment for GERD. The recovery period
  can vary depending on whether the surgery is
  performed using an open technique or a
  laparoscopic or minimally invasive approach. With
  open surgery, patients typically require a week
  of hospital stay. On the other hand, laparoscopic
  Nissen fundoplication requires a couple of days
  of in-hospital recovery and most patients can
  return to work within a week. It is important to
  note that after the procedure, patients have to
  follow a special diet for some time.

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Gastric Bypass

• During gastric bypass anti-reflux surgery, the
  acid-producing part of the stomach is separated
  from the esophagus, which prevents acid from
  damaging the esophagus. For patients with a BMI
  over 35, this type of surgery is an excellent
  option to treat GERD and other health conditions.
  Since gastric bypass is done through a minimally
  invasive approach, the recovery period is
  generally short. Patients that undergo gastric
  bypass surgery will need to follow a post-surgery
  diet.

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Bottom Line

• People experiencing gastric reflux symptoms and
  cant get relief through medical treatment can
  get better results by undergoing antireflux
  surgery. To determine which procedure is best for
  you, you should get a full examination from a
  general surgeon. The best way to learn more about
  this GERD treatment option is to book an
  appointment with your Dallas physician. Opt for a
  medical center that offers minimally invasive
  surgical options such as Robotic Bariatric
  Surgery in Dallas, Fort Worth, and other
  locations.

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