Age 62 I've had rare acid reflux & a small Hiatal Hernia x 10yrs. NO BELCHING! I am 4 mons PO TT with Rectus plication. PO I had severe nausea but no vomiting for appox.1 wk. Since then to the present I am PLAUGED with FREQUENT belching which worsens after meals. There is visible distention in the upper abdominal area always which worsens after eating along with a feeling of excessive fullness. Was the Hiatal Hernia worsened by the plication? Would an endoscopy be reasonable next step?
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July 18, 2015
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I think that is swelling convined with liquids, that's normal after a surgery like this one. Also, don't be alarmed, but it can be an acumulation of liquids or commonly called, seroma. Visit your doctor and tell him/she everything!!
