Hi, I am just over 1 year post op and have been having trouble swallowing as soon as I was able to move on to more solid foods. I try to chew, chew, chew and then chew some more, as well as eating...
Thank you both for responding! He did the GI Capsule and Manometry (worst test I've ever been through!). I was at STage D Esophagitis which is just before Barrett's. Breast cancer and all of it's...
Hi Everyone, I'm curious to know if it is normal to continue to retch regularly? I try to chew as much as possible and take small bites, but I still end up feeling as though I am choking. I'm calling...
I am just over 8 weeks post op. My answers are below... Did you anticipate being able to eat pretty much anything? Anytime? How about carbonated beverages, chocolate, alcohol. Did you feel you would...
Hi, I'm 4 weeks post op and have had a fairly easy time with a few minor problems along the way. Two weeks ago, I started eating more solid foods, but still on the soft side. My surgeon said that I...
Thanks again for the responses. This forum is so helpful. I am now 18 days post op. I see my doctor in a few minutes and I will ask him my questions as well. Today is the day he will change my diet...
Thank you, Kitt. I am doing my best....
I'm a single mom and my only daughter will be leaving for college in two weeks. I started having anxiety/panick attacks about 3 days ago. I just want to break down and cry at times. I can't stay...
Thank you so much for the advice! Still having bloating issues even after taking the strips. Last night, I had a coughing attack which lead to retching. As hard as I tried not to cough, I couldn't...
Hi Wow, Thanks so much for responding! I definitely won't drink out of a straw again. I feel so bloated, like there is this huge gas bubble just sitting under my diaphragm. My doctor's PA told me...
Hi, I had my procedure 3 days ago. Spent 2 nights in the hospital. I have slept more than anything g else, which I would think is a good thing, since I usually don't sleep well. While sleeping, I...