Laporoscopic Fundoplication
What is it?
Tightening of the Lower Oesophageal Sphincter (LOS)
Wraps fundus of stomach around oesophagus
Symptoms resolve in ~90% of pts
Nutritional Goals
Ensure a nutritionally adequate diet post op
Assist to minimise residual symptoms
Transition to normal diet post op
Nutritional Strategies
Post-op diet transition varies w surgeon
Often free fluids for 2 weeks
Pureed/mashed diet for 2 wks
Soft diet for 2 weeks then progress to full diet as tolerated
Eat/drink food slowly
Nourishing fluids on fluid stage
Avoid 'burp' food/drinks (soft drink, gum)
Chew food well and avoid foods hard to break down when on soft diet
Sit upright for 60 mins after meal
Who for?
Those with chronic GORD