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Shannon says “my TIF procedure date is more significant than my birthday”

September 25, 2013 by Debbie Donovan 4 Comments

Shannon says “my TIF procedure date is more significant than my birthday”

That’s the day Shannon got her life back after atypical GERD symptoms caused a series of unfortunate events. My name is Shannon, I’m 38 and from Indiana. I have suffered from reflux since I was a young child. When I got really sick, my son was 6 and my daughter 9 and I missed four […]

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  • What is GERD
    • Overview
    • GERD Symptoms: Signs of Acid Reflux Disease
    • What Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
    • Hiatal Hernia and the TIF procedure
    • Diagnosis of GERD: How Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is Diagnosed
  • GERD Treatment Options
    • Overview
    • Treating GERD with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
    • Medications for GERD Treatment
    • Antireflux Surgery: Types of Fundoplication
  • TIF Procedure: Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Surgery
    • Overview
    • Comparison of the TIF Procedure and Nissen Fundoplication
    • Is the TIF Procedure Right for You?
    • What to Expect Before, During, and After TIF Procedure
    • Clinical Results for the TIF Procedure
    • TIF Procedure Side Effects, Risks, and Complications: Safety Information For Potential Patients
    • Affording the TIF Procedure: Costs and Insurance Coverage
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
  • Patient Resources
    • Patient Stories
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
    • GERD-HRQL: Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
    • Questions for your Doctor: What to Ask About GERD Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Additional Reflux and GERD Resources
    • Glossary of Terminology
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