I am 4 weeks out from surgery, and I can only take in very small amounts of food - like 1/2 of a yogurt; or 1/2 scrambled egg.

Anybody else experience this? Just need somebody to relate to - my dietician says it most likely is just swelling...

I'm almost two months and can barely eat anything either. Not only that, it hurts to eat! After one bite ( which is small and I chew to bits) I immediately feel full and get that pain in my throat and between my breasts. I literally have to force myself to eat. My doctor told me itstill might be spasms to try a low dose of Valium, but I really don't want to be on meds...anyone else have this problem?

I only know one person that had lots of problems, not quite the same, but maybe a similar situation. She couldn't keep anything down and got full really fast. She ended up going for an endoscopy and her sleeve had been made too tight at the bottom. They used the scope to actually stretch it out a bit, and she didn't have anymore problems. Maybe yours is too tight at the top and food is having trouble getting through?? I am no expert, so just a thought.

At two months, yes. I still have it most days. My doctor told me it was scar tissue and if it continued that they might need to put a tube down my throat to open it up more (I would be asleep) He said it should get easier over time. Everyone heals differently too so you might still have some kind of swelling. I figured it this way, it's not exactly normal for our body's to have this surgery done, we spent our whole lives with our old stomach and it will take more then a few months to get used to the new one. Maybe try drinking warm tea 45 mins before you eat to relax it a bit, then try food? I am with you on the meds, there usually is a natural alternative.

Wow, that sounds like the smallest sleeve ever.

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