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Hello everyone, I had my surgery on Monday, 3/10/14, and I am doing pretty good but I have been having esophageal spasms since coming out from surgery, it feels like tight chest pain that lingers for a couple seconds and then relaxes. My doctor is aware and I'm told that these are more related to the hiatal hernia that was also repaired, that I didn't even know I had, but I was wondering if anyone else had the same thing and how long they took to go away. They make it hard to drink anything and right now I am far from reaching the amount of Fluid and Protein I am supposed to be drinking daily.

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I had mine on 3/10 as well but minus the hernia. No spasms. I hope it goes away quickly for you! Keep us posted.

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In some cases..you will not be able to get your recommended Protein and liquids in after the surgery.. My nut told me to expect that..and that is exactly what happened. So just be patient with your intake. At 6 weeks I was at my quota of protein and fluids. As far as gurgling, I do get that..I had the Lapland removed so I figure that is what is happening to me. Surgeon told me that my esophagus. Was stretched with the lap and and in time..it will narrow .

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