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What Causes Chest Discomfort After Hiatal Repair Surgery?

HELLO --- On July 14th I had a hiatal repair surgery---Some days are good --others not so good--
The problem that concerns me --is awakening from sleep with chest discomfort - the need to vomit & I do !!! Seems some food is not digested-- Could this be ??? I am eating small amounts & soft foods-- I do drink carbonated drinks--
I am female 86 years old--Height 5 5 1/4 1 normal maintained weight 142--have lost 10 lbs
Have had tests --all with negative results
I do have month follow up tomorrow-
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Vomiting and chest discomfort is noted a good sign after hiatus hernia surgery.
These symptoms suggest that you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to under correction of hiatus hernia.
So on follow up visit ask your doctor to check this by upper GI scopy.
You should also avoid carbonated drinks as they can also cause vomiting.
Also take combination of pantoprazole and domperidone twice daily on empty stomach.
Go for walking after meals. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Discomfort After Hiatal Repair Surgery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Vomiting and chest discomfort is noted a good sign after hiatus hernia surgery. These symptoms suggest that you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to under correction of hiatus hernia. So on follow up visit ask your doctor to check this by upper GI scopy. You should also avoid carbonated drinks as they can also cause vomiting. Also take combination of pantoprazole and domperidone twice daily on empty stomach. Go for walking after meals. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.