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Choking In Esophagus, Grasping For Air. Lap Nissen Done Few Months Ago. Problem?
I had a lap nissen done about 7months ago but my esophagus was at 50% working but I was advise to take surgery now im having even worst problems as if im choking . I had an out pt surgery 6months ago to stretch my esophagus it slow the choking sensation but now it back and even worst. Im so stress and scared b/c it's feel as if im choking and grasping for air. what should I do b/c the surgery is irreversible.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hello.Lap Nissen is an effective surgical technique to treat gastroesophageal reflux esofafico but in some patients the symptoms appear again.
You should go to your surgeon as soon as possible.He will decide the best treatment but another surgical intervention is the most likely treatment.
I wish you good health.
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You should go to your surgeon as soon as possible.He will decide the best treatment but another surgical intervention is the most likely treatment.
I wish you good health.
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