Questions about what to expect post fundoplication surgery.

[CRG__0]

  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.
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