I have had trouble when I eat. At times the food feels likeI have had trouble when I eat. At times the food feels like it is stuck half way down before it reaches my esophagus. I try to swallow to get it down but it takes a little while before it does. At tim… read more
Aaron Branch
Attending Physician
M.D.
1,644 satisfied customers
Have a question. I need to understand why I feel mucus whenHey I have a question. I need to understand why I feel mucus when I eat and at urge to cough. It's been going on for about a month or so now. I think it's inflammation if some sort. How can I make thi… read more
Dr. T Bear
Doctor of Medicine
2,704 satisfied customers
My husband has had almost constant heartburn, some belching,Second opinion] Hello. My husband has had almost constant heartburn, some belching, occasional mild pain in epigastrium and bloating, that is just about gone today and hiccups after eating. Any idea o… read more
Dr. T Bear
Doctor of Medicine
2,704 satisfied customers
I would like something to take for abdominal discomfort. II would like something to take for abdominal discomfort. I am a quadriplegic. This morning, I had a bowel program with very large results. Please tell me what over the counter medications I can take f… read more
Dr. Captain
Physician
Doctoral Degree
569 satisfied customers
I had the vertical sleeve done in April and haven't goneHello, I had the vertical sleeve done in April and haven't gone thru a flu season yet. The flu is running rapid in my house today. What should I expect with this new stomach and is there anything I sh… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I have new onset of acid reflux. Omeprazole 20mg wasI have new onset of acid reflux. Omeprazole 20mg was prescribed, which made the pain in stomach area go away, but I have an ongoing pain below base of neck that feels like lump in throat or like a bal… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I had surgery a week past today. I have a number ofHi, I had surgery a week past today. I have a number of questions I'd like to ask. The first one is that my weight-loss started before my band insertion, with which I was happy, but then (although loo… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
Dr.: welcome home! Does it ever happen that the body is notDr. Dan: welcome home! Does it ever happen that the body is not getting enough calories, goes into famine survival mode thereby stalling weight loss? I am three weeks post op and have lost only five p… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
Dr., I understand the purpose of the liquid and soft dietDr. Dan, good morning. I understand the purpose of the liquid and soft diet phase is to allow full healing of the sleeve staple line. This phase is quite restricting but I am wondering why more soft f… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I have had bariatric surgery (laprascopically) (gastricI have had bariatric surgery (laprascopically) (gastric bypass) two years ago. I am able to eat many different foods after the surgery and I can eat much more than in the beginning. Is it possible tha… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
A 55-year old woman for whom I am somewhat responsible asA 55-year old woman for whom I am somewhat responsible as she is a mental health client, now weighs 350 lbs, and is about 5' 8" tall. She is looking into bariatric bypass surgery, but I am truly conce… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I'm having a secretin stimulation test on tuesday and cannotI'm having a secretin stimulation test on tuesday and cannot take anything for reflux that is an acid reducer or antiacids. Is there a homeopathic remedy or home remedy that I can take for severe refl… read more
On Call MD
MD
Post-Doctoral Degree
664 satisfied customers
What can you do for gas associated with tummy pain? I haveWhat can you do for gas associated with tummy pain? I have Gasx chewables but am having a secretin stimulation test next Tuesday...can I take this medication this close to the test or will it affect i… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I constantly burp. I went to a gasto. dr., took tests, foundI constantly burp. I went to a gasto. dr., took tests, found nothing, prescribed nexium. I had lap-band surgery 3 years ago and lost 100 lbs. To rule out that the band was causing the burping I had th… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I was gastric banded 4.2 years ago ... *Last year at thisI was gastric banded 4.2 years ago ... *Last year at this time I started having occasional reflux, which I never had before. Once a week or so. No vomiting. I hardly ever vomit, and when I do it's jus… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I've consulted a Dr. here before relative to my stomachI've consulted a Dr. here before relative to my stomach pain. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name. He gave me advice, thought he'd finally figured it out, no luck. I'm still having stomach pain. … read more
Dr. Monica
Family Physician
M.D.
806 satisfied customers
I have stomach pain. Just pain, no acid, no reflux, noI have stomach pain. Just pain, no acid, no reflux, no indigestion, no burning, nothing but pain in my stomach, sometimes accompanied by bloating above the waist line, not below, as in my lower abdome… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
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