My BIL Is checking into having lap band surgery . As I have been telling him about it one of the things he's a bit worried about is he has a Spastic Esophagus now. So im wondering if anyone has this prior to surgery and if it affected your surgery at all . Made it worse, made it better ?

Anything . I have been searching the threads and I see some peoples esophagus' become spastic post op . But I dont see anything that says anyone had this condition prior to surgery .

Thanks for your help

Mindy

Anyone have any thoughts ?

Thanks

Off the top of my head it would seem to me that this could be a significant problem in relation to banding. Bypass too, for that matter. I guess it depends on what his symptoms are and how it affects his ability to eat. What does "spastic" mean, exactly?

Off the top of my head it would seem to me that this could be a significant problem in relation to banding. Bypass too, for that matter. I guess it depends on what his symptoms are and how it affects his ability to eat. What does "spastic" mean, exactly?

From what I can gather from what he's told me so far , ( I have had this problem as well ) It really seems like the issue is when he doesnt chew his food well ( Although I dont think he realizes this is the issue ? Im guessing) it gets stuck or feels like its stuck in his throat and sends shooting pains across his chest . .

I'll try to find out some more info . Thanks for your response .

Mindy