[Kamlesh]

My all Sclero friends.

Just to let you know, I went through a surgical procedure – Toupet Fundoplication to relieve my acid reflux problems.. This is a partial wrap. I went through the procedure at UCSF on May 20th and I am recuperating now. It took three hours of laparoscopic surgery by Dr. Compose. This surgery will not eliminate acid reflux completely, but will reduce it drastically and prevent any further damage to my lungs.
At least I don’t have problems with swallowing (dysphagia) after the surgery which is a major side effect of any acid reflux surgery in Scleroderma patients.

[Sheryl]

Kamlesh, I am so happy the surgery went so well for you. Glad to hear that you aren't having any post surgery issues. Rest and let that body heal a bit. Keep us informed on how well you are doing.

[barefut]

Kamlesh,

Thank you for keeping us posted on you. I remember when you talked about this surgery awhile back. I'll bet you are relieved that it is over and you are doing well. I am so glad that you are!

[jefa]

Hi, Kamlesh - glad the surgery went well. I know you have been thinking about it for a long time, so it must be something of a relief just to have it behind you. I hope it does the trick for you. Now take it easy and enjoy your rest. How long do you expect to be away from work?

[Shelley Ensz]

Dear Kamlesh,

I'm delighted you had the surgery and that it went well. I hope that it lessens your reflux and hopefully brings it to a very manageable level.

My husband (who does not have scleroderma) had a full Nissen Fundoplication surgery four years ago, in order to qualify to be listed as a lung transplant patient. They have found that lung transplant patients with reflux have a worse outcome. He had a really great surgeon and he has not had any heartburn since then.

It's too bad that the full Nissen often has complications for scleroderma patients, like you mentioned. I hope your partial wrap works well and holds you in good stead.

[Sweet]

Oh Kam,



I am so glad your surgery went well. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

[Kamlesh]

Shelley, Jefa, Serena, Sheryl, and Pam,
Thank you for kind words. I am recovering nicely. Basicall, doctor did 180 degree Fundoplication and shaped the valve correctly. Also, they fixed Hiatal hernia also.
I am on liquid/soft food diet and planning to take 2 weeks off. It still hurts. I am glad I went through it and so far no regrets. In my case nothing was working and the surgery was only choice.

Thanks again!

[debonair susie]

Kamlesh,

I am SO HAPPY that your surgery went well and you have soem days of recouperation under your belt.

I look forward to reading about your constant improvement, as a result.

Hope you are feeling better and better each and every day! I also appreciate your post, letting us know
that you are doing as well as you are.

Take it easy as you continue to recoup.

Soft Hugs,
Susie

[Snowbird]

Kamlesh

I'm really happy for you too. I hope you get lots of rest and recover quickly from your surgery!

[nan]

Kamlesh,
I know that you are relieved that the surgery is over. I am so glad that you aren't feeling too badly. Take care of yourself and REST!!!!!!!
Nan

[LisaBulman]

Kamlesh,
I'm glad to hear everything went well. Rest up and let us know how the recovery is going!

Hugs,
Lisa