Ok so I am 5 days post-op. no complaints just a question. I'm having a little difficulty swallowing. I am taking in water, protein drinks, tried cottage cheese yesterday and tried yogurt today. Just wondering if the discomfort I feel from the time I swallow until it reaches my stomach is normal? And if so how long before swallowing feels "normal" again? If ever?

Are you taking too big of a bite? I really didn't have any discomfort swallowing unless I: A) took too big of a bite, or took a second bite too soon after the first.

Hope it feels better soon and you are able to get food down.

I don't think I am. I was actually using a mini cocktail fork with only two tines to eat yogurt. Don't laugh I know it must of looked pretty silly, but I too questioned whether or not my bites were too big. Hmm

Im not a doctor but I dont have a problem swallowing and I dont think your supposed too. Give your doc a buzz and run it by him it cant hurt.

When I was discharged from the hospital they said if I had difficulty swallowing to call the doctor. Don't hesitate to call and ask your doctor!

Thanks everyone. It's better today. I guess it's not so much a swallowing issue as much as its a passing/ moving issue. It is getting better, must just need a little more time to heal. Thanks all.

I had that same feeling you are describing. It feels like your food/liquids take a pause before entering your new stomach. That feeling lasted about a week. Now it only happens if I drink too fast it takes my breath away definitely a remind to slow down.