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What to if i am going to have surgery for hiatal hernia repair. what can i expect after the surgery?
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Eat slow: You can expect improvement of your reflux symptoms. You may have some swallowing issues for the first 1-2 weeks so chew food carefully. Some patients stick to a soft diet during the immediate post operative period.
Answered 11/2/2018
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