Pretty much everyone has experienced pesky heartburn in their life at some point; however, some of those individuals repeatedly struggle with the fiery chest pain and stomach upset that acid reflux causes. In this post, we’ll answer when should you see a doctor about reflux, who should I consult for acid reflux, and can doctors do anything for acid reflux?
Read MoreIf you struggle with acid reflux, you may have tried any number of different treatment methods; we’re talking diets, wedge pillows, ginger tea, and PPI after PPI. For some people, nothing seems to work. At this point, it may be time to consider a physical procedure that addresses the problem directly. LINX surgery is one of our minimally-invasive procedures that can help you get your GERD under control!
Read MoreThe liquid diet. It’s one of the least talked about aspects of anti-reflux surgery, but unfortunately it’s also one of the worst. The fact of the matter is that if you’re undergoing an anti-reflux surgery, chances are you’ll spend at least two weeks on a liquid diet (LINX is the exception). Here are a few key tips that should help you successfully survive yours:
Read MoreAcid reflux surgeries are the most effective way to treat your acid reflux and GERD long-term, and with modern technology the process of undergoing anti-reflux surgery is fairly simple. The biggest challenge patients face when they undergo GERD surgery: a liquid diet. Here is how the liquid diet recovery goes, as well as some tips to make sure you get through it safely.
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