Stent info needed

acpauls
acpauls Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Five days ago my mother had a stent put in and we would like to hear any info on what to expect. She was able to take clear fluids for the first 4 days but today has been vomiting and unable to keep anything down. Any suggestions or info would be appreciated.

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  • mumphy
    mumphy Member Posts: 440
    First of all I would ask the
    First of all I would ask the DR. to do an x-ray to make sure the stent is hasn't moved.
    If it hasn't then I would about a blenderized diet or modified liquid diet. It is difficult at first so try things gradually. That should help.