What is the latest on TIF

[Norma15]

This an attempt to be more current on TIF.

I just had the surgical procedure.
Two weeks ago.
Is on my third week post surgery. My experience with this procedure is very good.
Anyone considering this surgery  is that it is a very good surgery. Yes there is some pain mainly in the shoulder but is not that bad.   The two weeks liquid diet is hard but when you understand what this surgery will acumplish is easier to comply with doctors orders.
I would recommend it. Than there is the following six weeks with a soft diet with no spices. Doctor communicated that some people feel like the food is getting stuck on the way down . However, I have not experience that sensation.
Doctor recommended for people not to panic and to breath normally drink water and the food will pass thru .
I have experienced some constipation but I was told to take milk of magnesia and dulculox .
I think people could eat sweet potatoes more vegetables and more water.
Most important advice check your doctor's experience. Follow the diet this part is very important.
My doctor is excellent has done at least 300 of these surgeries and I am very happy.
I have lost over 15 lbs and at the end I think I will have lost 30 lbs. I have become more aware of healthy eating and I hope to not only be fully cures. I am happy and all the fears I had of this surgery I am quite comfortable with results after these three weeks. My doctor, Dr. Gomez is the best he cares about his patients which makes it easier to trust and has done excellent job. I recommend this surgery with no hesitation. You can overcome your fear and the pain was. Minimal.
Be patient and positive and with the help of God nothing can go wrong.
Wishing the best to all who read this.

Leti