I've been on solids for almost a week now with no problems. I only eat a cup of food per meal. I take dime size bites and I chew slowly. After I eat the cupful I'm still hungry but I just stop eating. The problem? My food feels like it's coming back up my throat at times. I don't burp or get sick to my stomach it just feels like I constantly have to swallow b/c something's in my throat.

Is that normal?

I am new to this but I didnt think you could eat that much solid food at one time. Have you tried eating less to see how you feel. Everything I have from my Dr says 2oz. I do know after time you can eat more because I have friends who can eat "normal" small meals but they are a couple years out.

My surgeon told me to eat a cup at a time and no more.

I also eat about a cup of food, and both my nut and doc told me that's normal (but I am 10 months out). Just to stop when I hit 30 minutes. Every doc has different rules. It was about 45 days before I was back on solids, that meanie (LOL)!

I too have experienced what you are mentioning with the throat and if I don't get my usual hiccup or running nose, I consider that my 'full' signal. It definitely is weird though feeling that lump in your throat.

I've been on solids for almost a week now with no problems. I only eat a cup of food per meal. I take dime size bites and I chew slowly. After I eat the cupful I'm still hungry but I just stop eating. The problem? My food feels like it's coming back up my throat at times. I don't burp or get sick to my stomach it just feels like I constantly have to swallow b/c something's in my throat.

Is that normal?

Is it possible you are eating too fast? I had salmon last night (1/3 of the fillet:blink:) and some 5 asparagus tips and it literally took me 30 minutes to eat just that. I hate very small pieces of everything and I stopped after 30 minute and was fine. No problems with shallowing.

I also eat about a cup of food, and both my nut and doc told me that's normal (but I am 10 months out). Just to stop when I hit 30 minutes. Every doc has different rules. It was about 45 days before I was back on solids, that meanie (LOL)!

I too have experienced what you are mentioning with the throat and if I don't get my usual hiccup or running nose, I consider that my 'full' signal. It definitely is weird though feeling that lump in your throat.

See that's what's weird to me. My stomach still feels hungry but I can feel the food in my throat. It's odd. Especially since I don't have heartburn, pain or any nausea with it.

I've been on solids for almost a week now with no problems. I only eat a cup of food per meal. I take dime size bites and I chew slowly. After I eat the cupful I'm still hungry but I just stop eating. The problem? My food feels like it's coming back up my throat at times. I don't burp or get sick to my stomach it just feels like I constantly have to swallow b/c something's in my throat.

Is that normal?

Are you really hungry or is it in your head? It could just be your appetite or what those with small children call "head hunger."

For me, real hunger causes a burning sensation in the bottom of my stomach.

On another note: I don't measure out my food, I eat until I am satisfied and if it takes more than I think it should to satisfy me; I schedule a fill.

For me, that sensation means I've eaten too much.

Have you tried chewing your food even more? My other thought is eating slower. Hope you get some relief! I know how uncomfortable it can be!

Try cutting those dime sized pieces in half and putting your fork down between bites and chew, chew, chew. What you decribe is how I feel after I have eaten too much too fast. Slow down a bit as your meal should take almost 30 minutes to consume.

does this happen regardless of the TYPE of food? Or do you think it might be the type of food? I have to really watch-- because certain foods might do that to me, while others do not. . .

for example-- I can't eat any rice, pastas, etc. I can't eat tuna, leftover or pre-cooked chicken, etc.

The other thing-- I know what you mean about eating the whole cup and still being hungry. There are 2 things I"ve realized about that:

1. If I wait a little bit (15 minutes or so) the hunger in my stomach will usually die down. I think it takes longer for the feeling to hit some days.

2. If I exercise more, I feel more full-- it helps me to eat less without a doubt!

It takes a bit of practice, but over time you'll adjust. If you really are uncomfortable with the feeling in your throat-- ask the doc for a slight unfill. Later, you can always have a "refill" if you feel the need.