Brooke220

Hello, everyone. It's Thanksgiving morn and I hope everyone has a happy day with family and friends. This is the first one that the food hasn't been the be-all and end-all of the day -- I'm actually looking forward to seeing family more than feasting (maybe because I can't feast -- thank goodness, too).

Well, anyway, HERE's MY IMPORTANT PROBLEM and QUESTIONs: Some of you may remember, right after my surgery I was complaining of a funny feeling in my esophagus "before" the food even reaches my stomach. Sometimes that feeling subsides momentarily when I burp, but it comes back. It's a pressure but it's also a raw, very uncomfortable feeling. I get it when I walk, bend over, or even feel stress. Sometimes I think that's the whole reason for my nausea.

Here's my question: Does anyone think the problem is related to the tube they put down my throat for surgery? Is it possible they injured the lining of my esophagus? Is it possible I have an ulcer? Should I get an x-ray? Will an x-ray involve another tube down my throat? or just drinking a lot of fluid before an x-ray?

Or is this just a simple scratch that will heal with time? It's been almost 8 weeks since my surgery now.

I would appreciate your thoughts, experiences, advice, and help. Thanks in advance for all responses.

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Brooke
lap RNY 10.03.05
Surgery @ VCU-MCV*
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