So with every little sip I feel like I swallowed a meatball whole. I was told it might be stomach spasms? And a result of having such a swollen stomach. Anyone else feel this? How quickly did it go away?

It could be esophogeal spasms. I know some sleevers had them for a while (I might be wrong, but I think Vegas Angel had them for a few months) but many people experience them only during the early days.

I had them in the hospital for a few days. Once home, I had them the first two weeks if I had a drink of something too cold, or if I took a sip that was too big.

If it persists, I'd have my surgeon check it out, just to be sure it's not a larger issue.

Warm liquids helped ease my discomfort those first two weeks - if you haven't already you might try some warm chicken broth (or even better, some warm unjury Chicken Soup for the protein).

Good luck.

~Cheri