Hi Valerie,
I have 2 children who have had fundos, and I consider both of them to be successful. Anthony's was done 20 months ago, when he was almost 3 yrs old. While he does still have some problems, and remains on medications, he is so much better since his fundo. I have absolutely no regrets.
Natalie's was done only 2 months ago, and she will be 9 yrs old next month. So far, she says she no longer refluxes, and is finally free from pain. She still isn't eating normally as a result of the fundo, but that is just par for the course. That will come with time.
You will most likely hear more horror stories on the internet- it is generally only the people who are still having problems who are here. Any others have long since gone, and it helps to know that- to keep it all in perspective.
There are other procedures being done, apart from the fundo, but so far, they aren't available in children, and it will be many years before they will be. They are also trialling a new drug to be used in reflux. That may give you some hope for the future.
Hope that helps,
Glenda
In a message dated 4/05/01 12:25:52 E. Australia Standard Time, valerieba@... writes:
How old is Emma? My son, Teddy is almost 8 and has had GERD since birth.
He has had three endoscopies, has been on and off Prilosec or Previcid for 2 and 1/2 years and has been on Pepcid on and off in addition. He was just diagnosed with Asthma but no one knows if it is from the reflux or his severe allergies (he starts shots next week) and is also allergic to peanuts, nuts and berries. Almost every time we see the doctor, he brings up the fundo surgery but I'm very scared of it since I haven't heard many success stories. Please share yours if it is positive. Also, I've wanted to wait to see if he outgrows it or if not, if we wait, it gives the surgeons more time to get used to doing it laproscopically (which wasn't available when Teddy was younger). Maybe they'll invent something new in the meantime.
Good luck!
Valerie.
Hi, My son is also 12 and was found to have a polyp in his stomach about a year ago. His problems are a little different in that he has been on Prilosec for ...
PattiRN820@...
Apr 30, 2001 3:31 am
Hello Patti, Wow...it is wonderful to hear from someone with a similar problem. Kristopher's polyp was removed two weeks ago through endoscopy. I was nervous...
D. Compton
lizzie6885@...
Apr 30, 2001 3:55 am
Hi Donna, My children don't have polyps, but my 2 most severe refluxers (and asthmatics) of the three I have, have hyperplasias in the duodenum. We get ...
waygle@...
Apr 30, 2001 6:11 am
Glenda, Wow..three refluxers, I can't even imagine it. I was told that theophylline is a major offender with GERD, although Kristopher was never on ...
D. Compton
lizzie6885@...
Apr 30, 2001 3:04 pm
Hello everyone... i am new to this Reflux disease, well sort of... My son who is now 6 1/2 will be going to his specialist appointment with the GI doctor on...
Pippie333@...
May 1, 2001 12:48 am
Harrison's fundo is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th. Our anniversery is on the 18th, so I suppose we'll enjoy fine cafeteria dining that evening! Really...
Julie Wilkins
juliew@...
May 1, 2001 5:27 pm
How old is Emma? My son, Teddy is almost 8 and has had GERD since birth. He has had three endoscopies, has been on and off Prilosec or Previcid for 2 and 1/2...
Valerie Aronson
valerieba@...
May 2, 2001 1:30 am
Valerie, Emma's story is definitely a SUCCESS STORY! I'll try not to let it drag on & on. . . but here it is in a nutshell: She was born screaming & never...
Julie Wilkins
juliew@...
May 2, 2001 2:13 pm
Hi Valerie, I have 2 children who have had fundos, and I consider both of them to be successful. Anthony's was done 20 months ago, when he was almost 3 yrs...
waygle@...
May 5, 2001 12:24 am
Hi Amy, How did your appointment go? I do hope that you got some answers, or at least have started down on the road to getting some. It can take a while to...
Jenny Ollerenshaw
jlo@...
May 3, 2001 12:29 am
Hi Amy, I am glad that you found this group. Welcome :) I am glad that you are going to follow your instincts, and have this problem investigated. Our children...
waygle@...
May 1, 2001 9:12 am
Dear Amy, Welcome to the group. I have a 8 1/2 year old who even after a fundoplication to control his reflux is still having problems. I hope things work out...
ryanmommy@...
May 1, 2001 10:32 am
thank u so very much for the words of encouragement.... how long has your son sufferedd??? and are they gonna do anything else for him. what exactly is a ...
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