Has anyone had bad pressure in their throat & chest when they swallow? It feels like somethings closing my throat & breathing off! It's such a chore to swallow my liquids because of this awful pressure! I'm assuming its the trapped gas thats causing it but if anyone has any input, please reply! I don't know how much more of this I can take!

Thanks 4 any info you can give me!

Rhonda

Actually yes, when I was first sleeved I did have an unsettling feeling every time I swallowed. I think it had a lot to do with me not wanting to swallow anything. It does go away eventually. I think it was completely gone from me at about 2-3 weeks out.

If it is really bad, and you are concerned though, I think you should call your surgeon to see about it.

All the best!!!

Has anyone had bad pressure in their throat & chest when they swallow? It feels like somethings closing my throat & breathing off! It's such a chore to swallow my liquids because of this awful pressure! I'm assuming its the trapped gas thats causing it but if anyone has any input, please reply! I don't know how much more of this I can take!

Thanks 4 any info you can give me!

Rhonda

I'm the same way it feels like it has to find the hole it needs to go down. My tastes buds are all out of wack too.. I had my sleeve on the 18th and had a hard time afterward, so I was in the hospital 4 days.. Im home and I'm starting to feel better. Dr say no work for 2 weeks and i really have to take it easy.. I'm down 16 pounds since my last weigh in starting weight was 196.. Now i'm at 180 I see every bit of it also I'm really glad I did this no regrets at all.. Just need to find that energy i use to have. Im taking my vitamin. I know it takes time..

I'm the same way it feels like it has to find the hole it needs to go down. My tastes buds are all out of wack too.. I had my sleeve on the 18th and had a hard time afterward, so I was in the hospital 4 days.. Im home and I'm starting to feel better. Dr say no work for 2 weeks and i really have to take it easy.. I'm down 16 pounds since my last weigh in starting weight was 196.. Now i'm at 180 I see every bit of it also I'm really glad I did this no regrets at all.. Just need to find that energy i use to have. Im taking my Vitamin. I know it takes time..

I definitely feel your pain...I too had my surgery on the 18th & had to stay in the hospital for 4 days & am having a hard time!

So are you having trouble with the trapped gas as well or just having trouble swallowing? Are you on full liquids or still on clear? I was told I could go to full liquids as of yesterday but I'm not even comfortable with clear ones so I'm not taking any chances. But I am getting very weak & my Fluid intake is only like 4 oz yesterday & not looking any better today! I know it will all be better in the long run...I'm just praying some relief comes soon so I don't wind back up in the hospital from being dehydrated. Thanks for your response.

Rhonda

Actually yes, when I was first sleeved I did have an unsettling feeling every time I swallowed. I think it had a lot to do with me not wanting to swallow anything. It does go away eventually. I think it was completely gone from me at about 2-3 weeks out.

If it is really bad, and you are concerned though, I think you should call your surgeon to see about it.

All the best!!!

LilMissDiva,

Thanks 4 ur reply! I have left a message with the surgeon's office but they have yet to call me back. I am thinking they are not in the office this week. I read before the surgery about trapped gas but I NEVER in my wildest dreams would've figured it hurt this badly. I can't even swallow Clear Liquids (hot, warm or cold) without it feeling like someone's choking me & taking the life outta me. I don't know if I can take this for 2-3 weeks. Hopefully it'll give b4 long & I'll get some relief. I'll keep ya posted.

Rhonda

Hi, I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. I saw my surgeon (final pre-op) and he said to take omeprazole (anti acidic medication) and Maalox to prevent the pain you're experiencing. I hope it will help you!

If you had a hernia repaired during surgery, that's the most llikely suspect. Mine was a surprise addition to my sleeve surgery and it hurt like HECK! It took several weeks for that pain to subside totally. If you didn't have a hernia repair the other two possibilities are acid reflux or pain from general swelling that occurs postop. If it's swelling, it will probably subside very soon. If it's reflux, you're going to be suffering. I would definitely keep trying to contact the docs office to find out what they would want you to take for reflux. (Seems odd that there's no one on call even if they're on vacation.) My reflux still hurts like crazy when I try to wean myself from the Prevacid. I won't be doing that again for a while. If they gave you something for acid in the hospital and you're not still taking it, you could try that until you get in touch with someone.