Hi guys, I got Sleeved in Dec - whenever I eat something no matter how small. I always get a lump in my throat. I sometimes get it when I drink too. Is that normal? How long does it last? I am on week 4 and everything is going great already down 30 pounds. Does this feeling ever go away?

Thanks

I didn't have a sore throat at all, although I have had a sore throat with other non-abdominal surgery. It usually went away after a week though.

Sounds like your throat may have got scratched during the op (they put a tube down your throat). Why don't you see your family to doc and have them check it out, as 4 weeks out sounds like quite a long time to still be feeling sore. You might just need something simple like a course of antibiotics. I'm sure it's nothing major, but it's worth having it looked at. HTH!

I didn't have a sore throat at all, although I have had a sore throat with other non-abdominal surgery. It usually went away after a week though.

Sounds like your throat may have got scratched during the op (they put a tube down your throat). Why don't you see your family to doc and have them check it out, as 4 weeks out sounds like quite a long time to still be feeling sore. You might just need something simple like a course of antibiotics. I'm sure it's nothing major, but it's worth having it looked at. HTH!

It is not a soar throat but rather a lump in my throat like I am already full but this comes after the first morsel of food and sometimes when I drink.

Weird - I've not had that ever. Docs like looking down throats so it's still worth seeing yours if you can.

It is not a soar throat but rather a lump in my throat like I am already full but this comes after the first morsel of food and sometimes when I drink.

That happens with me, and what you are probably going through is heartburn/acid reflux. It was horrible at first like something was trapped there. It would happen the minute I would take a drink or try to swallow any bit of food. If your doctor doesn't have you on a PPI call the office and see if they can prescribe you one, and if they do have you on one, see if they can try a different one.. "I'm using Nexium" It's really helping me with the Lump in The Throat filling and I am able to get more liquids down now. Never be afraid to call your surgeons office to explain to them what's going on.. They are there for you as a patiant, and they will help you get through anything, but first you have to make the call.. Best of Luck!!

I have a hiatal hernia (which was deemed not bad enough to warrant repair) on top of that I have what's called a Schatzki ring on top of that which is a constricting ring that made a small bowl like area above my stomach / diaphragm. When I ate too fast it would make me choke and feel like I had a big lump in my throat. The doctor said it was irritating nerves and telegraphing the pain from the bottom to the top.

Perhaps yours is the same, the "pain" from the food / drink is telegraphing the sensation from your stomach to your throat.

But please follow TiajaunaPlications advise and go to the doctor, he may want to scope you.

I have a hiatal hernia (which was deemed not bad enough to warrant repair) on top of that I have what's called a Schatzki ring on top of that which is a constricting ring that made a small bowl like area above my stomach / diaphragm. When I ate too fast it would make me choke and feel like I had a big lump in my throat. The doctor said it was irritating nerves and telegraphing the pain from the bottom to the top.

Perhaps yours is the same, the "pain" from the food / drink is telegraphing the sensation from your stomach to your throat.

But please follow TiajaunaPlications advise and go to the doctor, he may want to scope you.

Thanks Guys

Hi guys, I got Sleeved in Dec - whenever I eat something no matter how small. I always get a lump in my throat. I sometimes get it when I drink too. Is that normal? How long does it last? I am on week 4 and everything is going great already down 30 pounds. Does this feeling ever go away?

Thanks

Hi TCL, I am going through exactly what you are describing! Whenever I eat anything however small I get the same feeling and also like a really tight feeling across my chest/throat area like I have really really over indulged but this happens after a couple of mouthfuls of liquid/puree. I had my op on 8th December but have not been taking the ppi, I forgot about them to be honest!! After reading many threads I think this is why I am getting the problems, I have tracked down the drugs and as from today I am going to take them, I will keep you updated and let you know if this helps.

Not sure if you are the same but I am also getting really bad hunger pangs even after this happens, it is very frustrating! I was told because the hormone that makes you hungry resides in the part of the stomach removed I wouldn't feel hungry again, this was a BIG selling point for me but so far it's not the case!

Jx

Hi TCL, I am going through exactly what you are describing! Whenever I eat anything however small I get the same feeling and also like a really tight feeling across my chest/throat area like I have really really over indulged but this happens after a couple of mouthfuls of liquid/puree. I had my op on 8th December but have not been taking the ppi, I forgot about them to be honest!! After reading many threads I think this is why I am getting the problems, I have tracked down the drugs and as from today I am going to take them, I will keep you updated and let you know if this helps.

Not sure if you are the same but I am also getting really bad hunger pangs even after this happens, it is very frustrating! I was told because the hormone that makes you hungry resides in the part of the stomach removed I wouldn't feel hungry again, this was a BIG selling point for me but so far it's not the case!

Jx

Jannb - Thanks - Let's keep in touch. I am really curious what is happening. A better way of desribing it is liking having to burp immediately after one little bite. Thanks.

TCL