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Swallowing issues 1 year after Hiatal hernia surgery & Lap Nissen.

Posted by faithann64 @faithann64, Apr 29, 2020

So I made a trip to the ER a couple days ago because of severe cramping and problems swallowing ! 1 year ago I had Hiatal hernia surgery and Nissen Fundoplication, Have had on and off problems since the surgery. Last couple months the abdominal pain and swallowing been getting worse ! I double over in pain and even sips of water is difficult ! The hospital did an ex ray chest and CT scan of my stomach but couldn't say really what was causing so much pain ? I have pain from throat to stomach, Even swallowing anything is painful. Abdominal pain all the time ! And yes diarrhea, ugh..And ridiculous amount of gas .. My surgeon like I said in a prior post is trying to get me in for an upper endoscopy to check my esophagus ? Has anyone had issues later on after this kind of surgery ? Thank You. ( Male , 56 years young )

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babswel1 | @babswel1 | Sep 7, 2023
In reply to @stoclady "Good Morning, I had the identical operation in early June. I do have a lot of..." + (show)
@stoclady

Good Morning,
I had the identical operation in early June. I do have a lot of gas and have almost thrown up when anything gets stuck and won't go down. I am unaware of what your Dr. told you when you were finished.... I was told that my esophagus was of little help, stay on soft foods for the rest of my life. Masticate very well anything I eat. Take sips of water after each bite. I had a motility test of the esophagus the day before the operation so that he would know whether to do a full or partial wrap. Due to the low motility (his words, your esophagus is of little help), he did a partial wrap and a partial mesh implant. I have not had any reflux since that operation and I would rather eat soft foods than go thru what I did for 14 years.

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JJ

I have been to Heart group but return to see G/I department doctors. Can you give me an idea of who you visited and was it for HH?

I can’t get appt for GI for several months so I have time to make appointment.

I had such a great team in Cardiology. They were warm and thorough. Found some possibilities but needed more tests. Excellent diagnosis, but they referred me to GI Dept.

Your suggestions are great for any GI problem.

Thank you very much for sharing.

Barbara (babswel1)

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stoclady | @stoclady | Sep 8, 2023

Dr wolfson at Jacksonville, FL Mayo.

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peggyjean | @peggyjean | Sep 9, 2023

Yes! Go for the tests! I was diagnosed after having hiatal hernia surgery with gastroparesis! Go for the swallowing test & a gastric emptying study…. 🙏❤️

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bryndakw1 | @bryndakw1 | Sep 21, 2023

I had my Nissan Fundoplication Hiatal Hernia surgery on 9/23/23. Although it's only been a month, I find it hard to swallow water at times, is this normal? I try eating and if feels as though everything gets stuck in my throat. It's painful at times and sometimes I have to throw up to get rid of anything I've eaten in order to feel better. Is this normal. I'm hoping I don't go through all of these issues from here on out.

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ruthrg | @ruthrg | Oct 9, 2023

After mine, I was told to eat small bites, and swallow nothing larger than a pea! Also, sip rather than drink! It took 3-4 mos, but I can swallow easier now. I also had a valve replaced between the Esophagus. You probably had that too! I just can't burp or throw-up any more.
I was told, "get the flu, it's gotta go thru!"

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