6 wks post op and something isn't right

[sunnywillows 9]

I usually have a feeling like my stomach is in my throat. It's hard to explain and sometimes I describe the feeling as a lump in my throat. It can be worse after I eat, although there are days when the the feeling is constant...like today. Has anyone else been thru this? My surgeon ordered Zofran every 6 hours and indicated if I didn't get relief, I should get upper GI. I had post op complications due to hernias causing blockages so had 3 surgeries in 2 wks. So ready for normal!

Edited August 11, 2014 by sunnywillows

[Megan Rigg 3]

How are you feeling?

[Fancie57 50]

I had the same problem. Had to slow down my eating. When I started waiting a minute between bites the feeling of it being in my throat stopped. My voice would even change. It was strange. Wait longer between bites and see what happens.

[Tricia_H 20]

I would suggest you get the upper GI. I had ulcers so severe they put 3 units of blood in just while I was in ER I was in ICU for 2 days, and another 3 in regular room.

Now I am waiting to have 2 hernia's taken care of. One in abdomen wall; 2nd is where my stomach has pushed up over the diaphragm. The 1st isa large bump on my stomach area; the 2nd cases extreme tightness in my chest area ... they thought (& so do I) I was having a heart attack. It makes eating uncomfortable.

I hope all goes better for you.

[gonnawinthisone 2]

I'm having a similar problem. I know exactly what you mean!! I am 8 weeks post-op and have that feeling often. I was also throwing up frequently. I had an upper GI that showed no blockages, and my surgeon referred me to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy. Turns out I have a big ulcer. The GI doctor said the ulcer can cause swelling in my pouch which in turn can cause more vomiting. They have doubled my dose of omeprazole to 80mg. per day, but I'm still having trouble eating and keeping food down. It's frustrating.

[sunnywillows 9]

I finally have a good follow up report. I'm now 7 months out and that terrible feeling in my throat is gone!! My surgeon said I was having esophageal spasms. Thank God I can eat and feel normal again. It took awhile to get here. Just want to give a little hope to those experiencing something similar.

[mindylouho 9]

I had the same exact problem after surgery, it was because I was drinking too fast and eating too fast. It eventually went away. I even called the drs over it. Sip Water and eat slowwwww.

[hoksberg 5]

Also, chew your food thoroughly. When you think you've chewed it long enough, chew it more. And don't drink while eating. I had better luck using a straw to drink my Water.

[mmrennau 58]

A lot of great advice im pre op and so I'm writing all this down in my notebook like there's no tommarrow. When u first read about the non flavored protine powder I thought to myself who does that?! I would want chocolate and vanilla and all that sweet goodness.. it's so hard to wrap my head around how things might be post op. I'm a bit nervous too.

Sunny that sounds frusterating. I hope you find what works for you.

[MsAlaineus 63]

This is so good to know. Thanks for sharing!