I'm on my liquid diet and I have this pain when I swallow. Even taking a very small sip of water I feel like 2 secs later at the bottom of my stomach. Does this sound normal?

I am only 4 days post op but I do not have the same pain that you are describing. Maybe you should call your doctor just to be safe! Especially if it hurts you to drink you could end up dehydrated quickly.

If the pain has been immediately since surgery, it is possible from the breathing tube. Many people experience a sore throat for days after surgery from this...just a thought. If it is scaring you, then call your surgeon, but definitely keep drinking. Also, warm liquids may help soothe it.

Oh, and you will feel the Water go to the bottom of your stomach since you have no food to block it. The liquid will go right through and since you are empty from not eating food, you are aware of it.

Edited February 21, 201016 yr by crzytchr

Yes I would say it's probably from the breathing tube also. As for the water going right into your stomach. Chances are you will feel that happen with almost all of your food because your band isn't restricted after surgery. There are some that have a fill during surgery and others that don't. You will experience several different things while you are healing. You may start feeling port pain also. Just remember that your port is attached to a muscle so you might get some spasms. Just remember to keep walking, and drinking your fluids. You'll be better in no time. It takes a good week 1/2 to 2 weeks to get back to normal.

I think crzytchr hit the nail on the head.

I, too, experienced painful swallowing until about day 2 or 3. I was told it was from the breathing tube.

The Water is so important for so many reasons...I didn't drink enough b/c I was afraid of slipping my band. I got dehydrated and severely constipated. If I had to do it all over again - I would definitely drink and walk more! :redface: