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Bloating post heller myotomy

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kayla19404
kayla19404

I've been feeling bloated sometimes my stomach getting swollen and it's visible after I eat. Is this normal? Had laparoscopic heller myotomy + fundoplication 2 weeks ago. Also on a side note doctors put me on a liquid/puree diet for 2 weeks after surgery, but id say 3 days before the 2 week mark I tried ground beef and some fish later that night. I was just starving and wanted something more fulfilling than just broth or sweets (ice cream, milkshakes, oatmeal, ect.). Was it a mistake to break the diet before they said? The food went down fine. I just couldn't eat a normal portion because I get full pretty fast.

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  • donna15310
    donna15310 kayla19404

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    Hi Kayla.  The bloating and swelling is normal; I am 4 months post-surgery, and still get this at times.  Take it easy and slow with introducing solid foods into your diet, and keep the meal portions very small.  I am so happy for you, that your food is going down well.  Probably better to introduce 1 new thing, at a time.
    • kayla19404
      kayla19404 donna15310

      Posted

      Ok thank you! I will definitely take it easy I don't want to do more than I can handle. What is your experience after all those months post op? Are there any complications? Or has swallowing kept improving or remained the same?

    • donna15310
      donna15310 kayla19404

      Posted

      Kayla, each person's experience will be unique to them.  As there are 3 types of Achalasia, again, improvements or not, will depend upon that as well, as age and how long one has had Achalasia.  Although I was diagnosed this past June, I apparently have had Achalasia for 'decades,' and was at end-stage of type 1, when I was diagnosed.  Tomorrow, I will be having an endoscopy and possible balloon dilation. You have mentioned that your food is 'moving down, which is good news, fantastic for you.  As I suggested above, be kind to your system, and introduce new foods slowly.  You will discover what will work or not work for you.  It is all 'trial and error.' 

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