Totally went off my diet 1 week early and tried some turkey salad. Well needless to say i am in pain right now and the doctor office says the food is probably stuck. My esphogus is spasming and its painful. What have u done to relive the discomfort?

My doctor made sure I had 0.5mg Ativan on hand to help with esophogeal spasms. Can he prescribe that for you?

They called and told me to try the levisin i have. I took it almost 30 mins ago so i hope to feel better soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

Yeah it is horrible. I burp and run in place until it comes out. I've drank pineapple juice before and that helped somewhat. I hate the feeling so much that I'm afraid to eat dry food without any type of sauce.

I haven't ever had that! But I always use food lube lol. I never eat anything real dry. In your case, perhaps there's still a lot of swelling? When you say you went off your diet 1 wk early, do you mean you moved from liquids to mushies? I would be careful about this unless you have your Dr's approval. Not just because of this issue, but your staple line needs to heal. I hope you get past the pain soon.

sip some pineapple juice - works wonders

Im 5 weeks out and at 6 weeks im allowed to eat meats. So im healed i think i just ate too fast. I think or at least hope things would have been ok if i took it slower. Thanks for the advice.

Actually, your not totally healed yet. At 6 months you will be totally healed. Try to not eat dry meats. And especially salads, they can be really dry. Chew, Chew, and Chew and take it slow. There's no need to rush.

Thanks i will have to be very careful then.

Im 5 weeks out and at 6 weeks im allowed to eat meats. So im healed i think i just ate too fast. I think or at least hope things would have been ok if i took it slower. Thanks for the advice.

Not even close to being healed at five weeks. Stick to what your surgeon says. Hope you feel better!

Ok for the record I am not healed. I stand corrected and I hear you!!!