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Posted 4/30/2015 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Tim. Good to know its normal.
Posted 5/1/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
It gets so frustrating not even to be able to drink water without it sitting there and gurgling in. It does this with just about everything. The first few sips/bites are fine, then it gets difficult. I hope this passes soon.
Posted 5/1/2015 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
The gurgling sounds like what I experienced. Mine improved but it did take quite some time,

-Tim
Posted 5/14/2015 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
I also had pain in the left shoulder yesterday. Thought it might be from eating too fast. Does anyone agree with that. I had that type of pain prior to my NF and the pain would go in my neck and last for a few hours. I thought I was done with that. Does the pain go away and after how long? It is 5 weeks after NF and other than that I have been doing great. Have no problem with belching or getting rid of gas.
Posted 5/14/2015 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
I had severe pain in the left shoulder that would start shortly after I ate for about the first 3 weeks post-surgery. The surgeon said about 10% of his patients experienced this pain for a few weeks and it would eventually go away. He thinks it is probably referred pain from the diaphragm.

I am about 10 weeks post-surgery and occasionally (a couple times a week) I get some pain in the left shoulder but nothing like the first about 3 weeks. Thus, I assume it will continue to improve.
Posted 6/1/2015 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Snod1960
I am so happy for you, you sound so positive. I just joined tonight and am going thru the tests to see if I am able to have the surgery on Thursday. Reading post like yours really makes me feel good and not so afraid. I live in Seattle Wash. and we have very good Drs. here.
Looking forward to reading your progress. Well wishes to you...
Posted 6/4/2015 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Fae and welcome to our forum. Please go up to the search engine and type in:

For successful fundoplication members

This has helped so many who are getting ready for the surgery. Soon you will add to it too. Let me know what you think!
Posted 7/13/2015 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
snod1960,
Wondering how you are doing almost 3 months post-surgery?
Posted 4/17/2016 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Snod?
Thanks so much for your posts. I am having my surgery on April 19. I also trust the surgery and my surgeon. I have a small hernia and Barrett's so I know I need the surgery. I,like you, am anxious about post op healing and eating!! The positive posts on this site have been wonderfully encouraging. I am going shopping tomorrow for liquid/soft foods. I appreciate your suggestions.
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