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Ok so I had surgery Monday and I now experience this weird sensation that happens after I drink or eat. It's not super painful and it feels likes it hurts when its going down my stomach and then its over. I do not get nauseous or puke. I have heard of esphogeal spasms but was wondering if there was some kind of stomach spasms. It's just annoying. I am on pureed foods. My doctor starts that right after surgery. But its with Water as well so I don't think its a texture thing.. any help would be awesome!!!

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I had surgery last Sunday and start full liquids tomorrow, but won't be on purees until week 3. I was told that the spasms are normal, but mean that you've over done it and to scale back the amount you're consuming at one time. Maybe take smaller spoonfuls of the food you're eating...your stomach is still really swollen. Good luck!

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I had surgery last Sunday and start full liquids tomorrow, but won't be on purees until week 3. I was told that the spasms are normal, but mean that you've over done it and to scale back the amount you're consuming at one time. Maybe take smaller spoonfuls of the food you're eating...your stomach is still really swollen. Good luck!

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I'm 7 days and have the same thing - actually Water is the worse for me. I get sort of a slow burn and a little pain as I feel it go down. Some of it is still gas I'm sure. I seem to do better with a straw for some reason - maybe I take in less air For me it is not the amount it's the same the first spoonful or sip as it is the last. I do notice though that it is definetly improving so I'm thinking it is still a post surgery reaction that will pass

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I'm 7 days and have the same thing - actually Water is the worse for me. I get sort of a slow burn and a little pain as I feel it go down. Some of it is still gas I'm sure. I seem to do better with a straw for some reason - maybe I take in less air For me it is not the amount it's the same the first spoonful or sip as it is the last. I do notice though that it is definetly improving so I'm thinking it is still a post surgery reaction that will pass

You will take in less air with a straw, but you're also not "gulping" the liquid like you do when you drink straight from the glass.

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