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Posted 3/6/2018 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
It has been 4 weeks since my Nissen surgery and when I try to eat soft food about three hours later it feels like there is food stuck in throat. It feels fine when eating. It is awful. I am sick of pureed food. Is this normal, or will it go away with time.
I am really nervous my wrap is too tight.

Thanks for your help.
Posted 3/6/2018 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
swallowing, will b a challenge, it was for me, for about 6 months out. you r, at the earliest stage of recovery. warm fluids really helped me. give it time, as there is, still a lot or swelling that needs to subside. believe me, you do not have happy insides. be very carful, not to overeat. chew like crazy, stay hydrated. and don't hesitate, to contact your surgeon. hang in there.
Posted 3/7/2018 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. That helps. The doctor had told me I would be eating cheese burgers by week 4, and I am no where close. It is quite depressing, I didn’t realize how much of my life revolves around eating and drinking. I am worried I will never be normal. I will go see doctor when I get can get a day off work. It is so much worse then I ever thought it would be and I am only at week four.
Posted 3/7/2018 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
we had a trip to Greece, 8 weeks after surgery, that was planned months, before my body decided, to have a breakdown. long story short, I was told no problem go. Hugh problem, as difficult as my [ and this recovery is] I would have been in big trouble over there. the problem, and ITS A BIG ONE, doctors and surgeons, suck when giving people, pertinent, and important info. regarding, this surgery. it is major. hang in there, you will improve.
Posted 3/7/2018 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Scotte81

First, aero1 is totally correct, this surgery's recovery can be challenging and you can expect slight setbacks along the way. Second, you are very early into your recovery. I didn't start to feel better until around 6-months, and my "new" me at a year post-surgery. Relax, and don't expect too much too soon. I followed the UPMC post-Nissen diet and it was very helpful. If you aren't having difficulty swallow, I wouldn't expect that the wrap is too tight. But, this is something you should discuss with your surgeon at a follow-up visit.

Sharon
Posted 3/7/2018 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
I'm almost 3 weeks post op (although I had a partial fundoplication). I also have times were food gets a little stuck near my wrap (like everyone). Ultimately, it's just a part of the healing process, but I did do a bit of research on how to increase esophageal motility. I wrote about it in my thread, but will include it here.

"There are a few things that can help esophageal motility, and can maybe help if you need to push food down your wrap.

First is the effect of hot liquid on peristalsis. It has been proven with medical studies that your motility strengthens when you swallow HOT liquid. Second, is something called peristaltic reserve - Essentially, if you have 3-4 rapid swallows in a row, it activates something called "peristaltic reserve," which will temporarily boost your peristalsis. These two things might help you the next time you have food stuck at your wrap."

Post Edited (leo77) : 3/7/2018 12:32:13 PM (GMT-7)

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