vomiting and pain post-nissen

suz,

He's literally vomiting? As in vomiting as anyone would prior to surgery? This can damage the wrap. HOWEVER, I have wretched violently from simply from talking too much. Tests show my wrap is good, just maybe a little tight.

Sounds like his pain is in the wrap area. It might just be swelling. That is normal at this juncture.

suzhawk

Sounds more like he is have food stick at the wrap. This is very common in the early stages of recovery. We like to call it the hair ball effect. Where you bring food back up from the esophagus, not the actual stomach.

Have him really slow down when eating and only eat very small meals about 4 to 8 times a day. Also stay away from foods like soft bread, solid meats, and anything that can pile up like rice, potatoes, etc. Wait about a minute or so between bites and feel for the food to go through the wrap.

Getting food stuck at the wrap can cause the pain he's having as well.

Take care,
Bill