This is a repost of a previous question that was not
answered by staff. I'm posting this in the event it
was an oversight. I'm a 34 year old male with a long history of Reflux problems.
2 weeks ago, I underwent Laproscopic Fundoplication
Surgery. Since then I've had the sensation of a big lump in the
back of my throat, just below my adam's apple. I've also had
some sharp pain that originates around my diaphram area and
sometimes radiates upward. I occaisionally had these symptoms
prior to surgery, but it was fairly rare, and I/we always just
assumed that they were reflux related. I've consistently had
them on and off every day since a couple of days after the
surgery. The lump sensation seems to decrease if I lie down.
When I wake up in the morning, it is at a minimum, and once I've
been up and around for a few minutes, the sensation starts to
increase. Also, I was told that I would no longer be able to
belch, so I expected it. However, my body continually tries
anyway, easily dozens of times a day. Will it ever figure out
that it can't and stop trying ? I guess my question is are all
of these standard post-op sort of symptoms ? If so, how long
should I expect them to last ? I'd hate to have done this
fundoplication thing only to reduce my quality of life.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. As a data point, testing done prior to surgery included
endoscopy, motility study, and Upper GI series.
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dear CRG, We try to respond to all postings within 7 to 10 days. The reply to your earlier e-mail was posted today. HFHSM.D.-rf
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