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I had nissen fundoplication surgery about 10 years ago and the surgery was really successful; however, for the last several months i've had worsening pain in my left shoulder after eating - really severe pain - i'd say a 10 on a scale of 1-10. ive notice

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Consult your surgeon: Highly like your Nissen has come undone and need to be revised

Answered 1/29/2016

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A member asked:

I had nissen fundoplication surgery about 10 years ago and the surgery was really successful; however, for the last several months i've had worsening pain in my left shoulder after eating - really severe pain - i'd say a 10 on a scale of 1-10. ive notice

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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