Eating issues after lobectomy
Hi-
Has anyone had trouble eating after a left lower lobectomy? My esophagus is not emptying fast enough leading to a very full feeling after eating.
Any suggestions to help the feeling of fullness?
Thanks
Hi
. The issue you are discussing, dysphagia, can occur for a number of reasons associated with lung cancer and the treatments. This article from our editorial team discusses it, along with some of the methods used to manage/treat it: https://lungcancer.net/symptoms/difficulty-swallowing. Has your doctor made any treatment recommendations in your case? Hoping you get some answers and relief soon. Best, Richard (LungCancer.net Team) Hi Richard
Thanks for replying.
I did tell them. I have had a hiatal hernia for 25 years and had reflux bc of it. My hiatal hernia is pulling into the space where my lung is- so we know the problem. The nurse practitioner in my practice told me I had to get used to my new body. No lie. So I’m trying.
Thanks for the info. I’ll check it out now.
I appreciate it.Hi
, I wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing. Has the difficulty eating/swallowing eased? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member) Hmm I have some difficulty swallowing it feels like food/tablets etc is building up in my throat sometimes even the drink I take to clear it just sits there, but I’ve had this for sometime before diagnosis and my sister also has this trouble, when I’m better if it doesn’t improve will chase up with GP
, does it tend to only happen with a small group of foods? I have a hiatal hernia - my biggest trigger is rice and medications. My paternal grandmother had it as well, hers was salad. It is incredibly uncomfortable. I hope you can get some relief. - Warmly, Donna n(Team Member)
