Anyone Have This Sensation Post Op?

[kellyring 1]

I am 3 days post op. I've been having a bit of trouble trying to drink again. I was a gulper - which DOES NOT work with the sleeve. Found this out very quickly. Every once in a while I get this pain that kind swells, expands in my chest or a sharp pain after drinking - it doesn't happen all the time & usually after I take a big drink. So I am attributing to spasms that I have seen on the boards here. But my question is this - has anyone ever felt the "fizzies"? Weird I know but after I drink sometimes I feel like I have been carbonated. lol. Learning how to drink again is proving tough for me. Any tips other than the "sip, sip, sip"?

[AliveAgain 283]

Don't worry, you'll gulp again. Yes, the sleeve only like sips in the beginning, but once the swelling and healing is done 4-6 weeks out -- you'll be back to normal. I had that a little in the first week or so, it's just everything settling in around the swollen areas. I found drinking hot or warm tea was easier, relaxed everything. Decaffeinated of course - green, herbals, etc.

[5DogMa 62]

You are supose to be sipping not gulping this soon after surgery. You probably have some swelling and need to sip. Yes, I know that's not what you wanted to hear but you probably know that's probably the main cause of your symptoms. I still can't gulp or take big swallows or it comes up and I'm almost 6 months out. Fizzies, yes I know what you mean. I think that's because you do swallow some air when you drink and since both the air and liquid are trying to squeeze through a thin narrow tube it would cause like bubbles/fizzies. I still have squeeky bubbly noises coming from my esophagus all the time.

[Joni 94]

kelly - not sure this will help, but if you find the sip you have taken is too big, hold it in your mouth and swallow a little at a time. If I take too big a sip or a gulp, I pay big time with a huge spasm. The pain is teaching me real quick.

[hellonurse 76]

I have the same problem Im 5 days post op.

They gave ne little plastic med cups, and told me to fill it up and sip it. It holds 30cc( 2 tbls).

It has been easier that way. Plus gas pills are a big help!!

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[Swimmer 199]

I have experienced both and this seemed to be the first thing to get better. I could drink normally fairly soon after surgery. I still sometimes get that fizzy thing at three months out. Not as often though.

[kellyring 1]

whew - good to hear it's "normal". Thanks all!!

[azquilter92 82]

I am glad to hear I'll be able to gulp again,I too am a gulper.In fact I told my surgeon last time i saw him "I want to gulp so bad" I dont feel like I'm drinking enough cuz i am always still thirsty,no matter how much i drink!

[NancyJerry 139]

Joni- I do the same thing. That's so funny!

[Lissa 2,631]

If you're truly having a problem getting in the liquids, some folks have had success with using a spoon and letting the liquid trickle down their throats. The tiny cups are a fantastic help as well. The fizzies and pain after drinking let me know early post-op that I was drinking too quickly. I adapted to it and they stopped. Thank goodness! I can now drink a larger amount again, but I still sometimes have to put Water back into the cup because I've been drinking too fast and it won't go down easily. Not a big thing, IMO.

[Joni 94]

Yes, I'm also using the little plastic medicine cups, and that helps big time with the amount of each sip.