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← Return to POEM Surgery for Achalasia
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Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (105)
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I was on a clear liquid diet the first three days post op followed by full liquid for the next three and then solids. I noticed swallowing improvement fairly quickly but as I said before it can take time. You are still healing. As for the food getting stuck that was constant prior to the procedure. So uncomfortable as I’m sure you know. I had to drink inordinate amounts of water to complete a meal. I hope you continue to progress. Be well.
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Hi Margaret, thanks for writing. I was put on a clear liquid diet for a full week, that was very hard. This coming Monday it will be 4 weeks since my surgery, up to last Tuesday I actually was feeling worse after the procedure when eating, basically, everything I ate felt like it got stuck on my throat. Since Wednesday, I have been feeling some improvement, it is not back to normal but it does feel better, hopefully it will keep improving little by little. Good luck to you, cheers and I will keep you all posted!