One week out and I have a question about pain

[Suzalicious 0]

Hi everybody!

So I'm officially sleeved, and I could not be happier!! I'm able to get all my liquids in and I just advanced from Clear Liquids to Protein Shakes and soup! My one issue is that when I'm drinking I get some tightness in my sternum area, its not my throat and its not my stomach. It's not unbearable and it usually passes pretty quickly but its a painful tightness. I'm just worried because I don't want it to be painful everytime I eat forever! Advice or input would be great. Thanks!

[Foxbins 625]

I think you are swollen and what you are feeling are the liquids inside your sleeve. Most of your stomach is now behind your sternum and so that is where you will feel restriction. Maybe take smaller sips and space them apart a little longer. I had the same feeling with cold drinks because they would cause my stomach to spasm and feel tight.

[hopeandfaith 6]

Yes for the first few weeks you have to do the sips and do it often! It will get better around your 5th or 6th week! Everyday gets better!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

[cwalker 12]

Hi everybody!

So I'm officially sleeved, and I could not be happier!! I'm able to get all my liquids in and I just advanced from clear liquids to Protein shakes and soup! My one issue is that when I'm drinking I get some tightness in my sternum area, its not my throat and its not my stomach. It's not unbearable and it usually passes pretty quickly but its a painful tightness. I'm just worried because I don't want it to be painful everytime I eat forever! Advice or input would be great. Thanks!

Are you on a PPI?

[juliarh 35]

Wise advise from Foxbins and Hopeandfaith -- the only other thing I would add is if you had a hiatal hernia repair, that might feel tight in the same area and will get better with time. I didn't drink cold Water for at least 2 months. Now I can get enough of cold, cold water

[Suzalicious 0]

Thanks everybody! I have been sipping more slowly and its been better!!! I just get so thirst I have to remind myself to slow down!