I’m 16 months post Ivor Lewis surgery doing ok but I get a lot of sore throats does anyone else get this ??
sore throat : I’m 16 months post Ivor... - Oesophageal & Gas...
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I am 13 years post surgery and I still get occasional sore throats. This usually happens if I get reflux and that then irritates my throat. I try not to eat or drink beyond 7pm most of the time, and have my mattress propped up. Maybe if you have a sore throat all the time it might be worth asking your gp or specialist nurse if you are in the UK.
5 years on I still get sore/dry throats a lot. I think it's just part of post op life and suck a lot of sugar free boiled sweets. I' sure it is reflux related and have started using games on at night. The pharmacist said it shouldn't be necessary with lanzoprazol but I know others on this site use both
Thrush can be a problem on site of surgery. Gargle with tepid salty water. Eat yogurt that is natural- no sweeteners. Cut out sugary food.