I had surgery on June 16th so I am now starting on soft foods. I am still drinking my Protein shakes and eating Soups and other liquid sources, but when I try to eat I always get a really bad pain in my chest. Is that normal and how long is that going to last?

Bites no bigger than a pencil eraser and chew, chew, chew. I know it is soft food, but if those don't work, you need to call your Dr. ASAP. Best of luck!

I suspect you are eating either too much, too fast or it isn't chewed well enough. Eat tiny, eat slow and see if that doesn't help

I know when I eat too fast, I get that pain in the chest also. Like they said, just try to slow down and take tiny bites. If that doesn't help, you should contact your doctor. Good luck!

Ok, thank you all for your suggestions.

Also - try an antacid!

if you aren't on a gut pill- protonix, pepcid, prevacid, etc., then you may want to check with your surgeon.

also, i would agree it could just be you are eating too much. i had the same thing happen when i added flaked white fish in earlier this week. i think i was just SO eager to get onto some 'food' after liquids that i overate. so far only flaked fish causing that, all other foods A-ok! going to wait another week or so and try the fish again. Sleeved 6/23

Good advice but if you find you are chewing loads and taking small pieces and you still have chest pain call your doctor's office. They know best!

As soon as I get that twinge of pain in my chest it is usually my que to stop eating.