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I initially told my care team I thought my fundiplication may be too tight.
Since I had my fundiplication I have never been able to vomit. Although there are many occasions where it feels like I have to vomit. As far as burping goes it’s rare and I find it surprising when it happens. It does make me feel better when I burp.
One other thing. I do occasionally have what I call partial hick ups.
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You could always ask the surgeon about loosening it up a bit. I expect that there's a reason that your stomach may want to expel its contents. If it doesn't bother you to not vomit then I'd let well enough alone. Watch what you eat so the food doesn't trigger a vomit signal. If you eat something contaminated it would be preferred to hurl it up.
The recovery was uncomfy until the tube was removed. The little bubble of gas that stayed up in the right shoulder was rather painful. It eventually went away.
FWIW it was the only time I ever had an anesthesiologist check on me the next day.
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I had the procedure many years ago. I have not thrown up in all that time. Recently, I have had dry heaves. When your body tries to throw up but nothing but phlegm comes out. ???