I've had 2 fundoplications- first was a Nissen wrap ww/ GB removal (DON'T RECOMMEND) for severe reflux- lost my voice for 5 months. The bloating was horrendous. Able to burp, but with difficulty. Esophageal spasm so painful I thought I was having a heart attack ( writhing on the floor, 12/10 pain. ) Still have spasms but I'm able to manage them, I have a Lidocaine suspension on hand if needed. Still have difficulty swallowing especially with dry foods, like chicken & bread. EGD's done 4x for some stretching, but I think that scar is so tight it doesn't help much. Symptoms have been worse since I had a VP shunt implanted in August, now with pain over the rib where the shunt empties into my abdomen. I have to sip on hot liquids while eating for food to go down.
Not sure where to go from here.