Esophogus Spasams Agter Surgery.....

[lasuber 36]

I had surgery on July 20th. I had to stay an extra night because I could not drink the fluids. My esophagus was having spasms to my new stomach. I am now home, but it still hurts so bad to swallow. Anyone experience this and how long did it last?

[Wheetsin 714]

I had spasms, and still do on occasion, though mine were not as you're describing. Swallowing never hurt, it was always after. Mine started tapering off around week 10.

[lasuber 36]

Dd anything seem to help make it more tolerable?

[barrbdoll 287]

not sure what temperature your liquids are but it was a lil painful to swallow right after surgery. I sipped on some warm tea and kept my liquids at room temperature. Each day got better and by day 4 or so I was able to drink with no pain. When you are having a spasm warm liquid is what you need. It will help... I promise!

[Wheetsin 714]

Not really. Contrary to what the person above posted, I found that extremely cold liquids helped a bit. I'd freeze a bottle of Water and sip on it as it slowly melted. And I crunched ice chips. Those two things never caused spasms. Everything else did - warm liquids, Vitamins, the Lortab elixir, etc. The spasms were fairly severe, too (I'd feel them through to my back/between my shoulderblades, and get a referred pain in my hips, which I was familiar with from my lapband days).

I was also feeling the contractions our stomachs make to grind food up. Like clockwork. These really hurt for a while too. ut I didn't feel them in my stomach, I felt them more in my esophagus/throat. About every 20 seconeds, like clockwork, any time I ate/drank something that was not super cold. I still get this with most Protein drinks or thick liquids, or if I eat a bit too much, or need to burp.

Dd anything seem to help make it more tolerable?

[aaron1976 19]

Not really. Contrary to what the person above posted' date=' I found that extremely cold liquids helped a bit. I'd freeze a bottle of Water and sip on it as it slowly melted. And I crunched ice chips. Those two things never caused spasms. Everything else did - warm liquids, Vitamins, the Lortab elixir, etc. The spasms were fairly severe, too (I'd feel them through to my back/between my shoulderblades, and get a referred pain in my hips, which I was familiar with from my lapband days).

I was also feeling the contractions our stomachs make to grind food up. Like clockwork. These really hurt for a while too. ut I didn't feel them in my stomach, I felt them more in my esophagus/throat. About every 20 seconeds, like clockwork, any time I ate/drank something that was not super cold. I still get this with most Protein drinks or thick liquids, or if I eat a bit too much, or need to burp.

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Agree 100% with Wheetsin.

I was sleeved July 17th, the colder the better. If I take anything room temp, God forbid warm (like soup) I instantly get the spasm. I am pretty sure I could suck on a ice block 24/7.

However we are all different. You'll find the right temp pretty quick if you play around. I was craving ice the second I woke up and have been chewing on crushed ice since.

[Lisa's Hope 421]

I had spasms in the middle of my chest after every swallow for 4 weeks. I also would keep my Water room temp. It helped a little. The swelling was the culprit. Once the swelling goes down it the pain should taper off. Hope you feel better soon!

[Kacy 1]

I'm two years post surgery and experience heartburn and stomach spasams 5 days ago. Worst pain, put me in bed, couldn't eat for three days. Still very tender. Has anyone ever had this

[Lisa's Hope 421]

I'm two years post surgery and experience heartburn and stomach spasams 5 days ago. Worst pain, put me in bed, couldn't eat for three days. Still very tender. Has anyone ever had this

I'm 3 1/2 years post op. I have sever GERD, bile reflux, and esophageal spasms still! I am on Levsin for the spasms and it helps. I am on the strongest PPI they make which they have no generic for. It is called Dexilant. Great medication. I also drink carafate three times a day. This will never go away. The spasms are horrific. Most pain I've ever felt and feels much like a heart attack. Prayers for you to feel better. The GERD causes the spasms. Try sleeping elevated and don't eat anything 3 hours before bed. Prayers for you. Mine started 10 months after surgery. I also had my gall bladder removed as they thought that was the problem. It was bad but the spasms continue.

Blessings.