I it normal to have issues with swallowing. When I take sips I get a sensation of gas in my esophagus with a bit of pain too. Did anyone else have this happen to them?
Thank you.

I have the same problem. I am finding that the pain meds are help me. And I only take about 1/4 of what they said I should take.

Did you have a hernia in your esophagus repaired too? I figured that was what was hurting the most for me.

I had surgery on 10/30. I had that feeling if I drank to fast and if it was cold. Just drink maybe smaller sips.

I also had surgery on 10/30 and found that the first week I could only sip from a medicine cup. This week has been better but I have been very careful to take small sips from a normal size cup. I have a huge fear of over doing it and throwing up.

I was 10/24 and had a little trouble swallowing for 2 or 3 days. Now that I'm two weeks out, regular drinking doesn't bother me. I'm not chugging anything but I can drink a cup or so of liquid in 15 minutes or less.

Thanks all! I was a bit worried. But now I know it is a normal issue.