Talk to your surgeon: Early on after fundoplication, one often experiences retching/dry heaving as the stomach gets used to the inability or decreased ability to reflux stuff up into the esophagus. That said, sometimes there is swelling/edema in the area of the fundoplication wrap that makes it hard to swallow food into the stomach. In such cases, an esophageal dialtion may be necessary. Discuss this w/ your surgeon.
Answered 12/9/2013
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