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Can someone help with Post Op diet?

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una31344
una31344

Hi,

I had a POEM surgery last week and finding it tough to get my head around the new dietary requirement because everything is either acidic or causes gas. So all of these are what I love and what I cant eat: veg,fruit,wholegrains,coffee,spices,salt,choc,cheese,alcohol etc....

So what can I eat that wont cause chest pain?

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  • david31087
    david31087 una31344

    Posted

    Hi. Could you eat those things pre-op? If you could then give it time. If you couldn't then give it time.

    I didn't have POEM, I had the Heller's. I was on a sloppy diet for at least two weeks, then gradually introduced the more interesting foods. In my view you have to remember the achalasia is reduced motility in the gullet, it's nothing to do with how well your stomach can process foods.

    Just my opinions.

    • una31344
      una31344 david31087

      Posted

      Hi David. Yep I was able to eat that before. I spoke to my surgeon and he believes that its spasms I am getting. The pain begins quickly and leaves quickly but when its there it horrific and radiates into my tonsils. I think that if i have excess acid that it definately triggers it though.
  • dreamweaver
    dreamweaver una31344

    Posted

    What doesyour doctor recommend orhaven't you asked him. I'd start there solely because everyone effects after surgery is different.
    • una31344
      una31344 dreamweaver

      Posted

      Hi, yea he thinks its spasms. Hes putting me on blood pressure meds to relax the muscles. Im feeling much better about the surgery, i think that other than this problem I did make the right decision.
  • AlanJM
    AlanJM una31344

    Posted

    If you find the website of the Oesophageal Patients Association and go to The Oesophagus, and Achalasia, you will find some links to some meeting notes and the food that achalasia sufferers have found troublesome.

    We are all different though!

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