I was doing great, 15 days post op. I am allowed mushies now so I took some chili and blended it too baby food consistency. Only ate about 2oz of it. Everything went well, felt good, went for a walk on the tread mill. But good lord about an hour after going to bed, I got sicker than a dog. Nauseous and had relfux feeling. For a snack I had 2 oz of v-8. I don't know if something got stuck or what happened, but it was so bad. I am going back to liquids to day. A popsicle for breakfast was too much and definitely feel swelling in throat. Don't see dr till next week, if it keeps up I will be calling the nurse. Not sure if it was the food choice that was bad or if it was the fact it was a little thicker than liquids. I guess I learn the hard way!

20 ounces (is this a typo?) of anything at one time is likely too much food, especially spicy food. Even with mushies you should be aiming for much smaller quantities (like 4 to 8 ounces) at each meal. You are just pre-surgery and you have to be very careful with what you eat and how much you eat at any one time. If you meant 2 ounces, then spicy food still gets to me (I get bad stomach cramps) and I am 5 months post surgery.

20 ounces (is this a typo?) of anything at one time is likely too much food, especially spicy food. Even with mushies you should be aiming for much smaller quantities (like 4 to 8 ounces) at each meal. You are just pre-surgery and you have to be very careful with what you eat and how much you eat at any one time. If you meant 2 ounces, then spicy food still gets to me (I get bad stomach cramps) and I am 5 months post surgery.

OMG... that is a typo!!! Ever since surgery I have only been able to get down 2oz at a time. Sometimes not even that! I don't have a real desire to even eat yet. I just couldn't believe the rawness in my throat this morning, it's weird. Fixed the typo... thanks for pointing that out!!

I realize you blended it but even blended chili would be really heavy. At day 15 I was only allowed low fat cottage cheese/ricotta, and yoghurt. I would try those for a few days and see how that goes.

OMG... that is a typo!!! Ever since surgery I have only been able to get down 2oz at a time. Sometimes not even that! I don't have a real desire to even eat yet. I just couldn't believe the rawness in my throat this morning, it's weird. Fixed the typo... thanks for pointing that out!!

I am glad to hear it...sounds like you need to avoid spicy, heavy foods for a while. As other posters suggested yogurt, low calorie puddings, cottage cheese, protein-fruit smoothies, etc., might be a better idea until you are healed. And if your throat is raw and dry in the morning, you could be dehydrated and you should up your daily water intake. Hopefully, you aren't coming down with a cold (an alternative reason for a raw, dry throat)

my throat does that swelling thing when I've eaten too much/too fast, it hurts like swollen tonsils.

Like you said Lesson learned

Talked to the nurse at the dr's office, she thinks it was reflux from the spices. And was glad to hear I went back to liquids. Now I just can't quit crying today. I was never this emotional. I just can't wait to go back and talk to the actual dr.

Well at least it sounds like you've figured out the cause, it would be way more frustrating to have no idea.

Today is my first day of mushies and I, for one, greatly appreciate you sharing this story, it's good to know. I probably would have thought nothing of it either : (

This is a very emotional journey. Maybe you could try keeping a journal and write about what's going on when you feel this way.

Well at least it sounds like you've figured out the cause, it would be way more frustrating to have no idea.

Today is my first day of mushies and I, for one, greatly appreciate you sharing this story, it's good to know. I probably would have thought nothing of it either : (

This is a very emotional journey. Maybe you could try keeping a journal and write about what's going on when you feel this way.

That and this site is great for reminding us that we are not alone and going through similar situations. So glad my friend recommended it

That and this site is great for reminding us that we are not alone and going through similar situations. So glad my friend recommended it

..and im so glad that i found this forum as well. the idea of keeping a diary is an excellant one actually.