Still Stuck...Feedback Please!

[fatblasting 30]

A couple of weeks ago I posted this forum question, http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/312336-stuck-feeling/, sad to say I am still having a few problems with this. I GREATLY appreciate everyones feedback.

It happens when I eat/drink, Protein shakes or pureed foods, I get this soreness/pressure/stuck feeling in my throat. The soreness/pressure/stuck feeling happens in my upper esophagus, no where near my belly, it's like right where the food starts to go down. It almost feels like a sore throat. I should also mention, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. I have backtracked and I am thinking I need to let my throat heal some more, so I am going back to full liquids.

Has anyone experienced this? Any feedback or suggestions on what it could be? Do you think it's a smart idea to go back to strictly liquids?

I thought maybe I was eating and drinking to fast and that may of agitated my Upper Esophageal Sphincter, but it happened right after surgery so I am thinking that's probably not the case and I am no longer taking pills so I don't think it's that. I have an EGD scheduled for August 1st, but I LOVE getting everyones feedback, opinions, etc..; you guys have helped me so much.

Seeing the glass half full, I'm down to 503lbs.

[BabySheldon 158]

Could this be reflux? Are you taking a PPI? This sounds like indigestion/acid build up which is very, very common after WLS.....but I would say to def check with your medical team....

Hope you feel better,

Shel

[fatblasting 30]

Yes, im taking omethprazole. I was thinking it was GERD too but I don't have any actual heartburn or burning sensation. Would acid back all the way up to my throat and not cause any chest or lower esophagus discomfort?

[Unhappysleever 39]

I never suffered with Gerd but after surgery i had it constantly, mine was not typical gerd, no heartburn or indigestion just the lump in my throat from the acid backing up and burning my throat. Basically my PPIs were making it worse. You need to take something like a tbls of honey in a little warm Water to help soothe and coat the throat and esophagus. Hope it improves cause i hated having it every day......

[fatblasting 30]

How long until your issue was resolved?

[Susan909 52]

You can have Gerd and never experience heartburn. I have Gerd and don't have heartburn. Mine presents as a weird full feeling in my throat.

At times it feels like my throat is swelling shut.

Also at times I have trouble getting food down my throat, especially if I drink Water with my meal. Hope you feel better soon.

[fatblasting 30]

You can have Gerd and never experience heartburn. I have Gerd and don't have heartburn. Mine presents as a weird full feeling in my throat.

At times it feels like my throat is swelling shut.

Also at times I have trouble getting food down my throat, especially if I drink Water with my meal. Hope you feel better soon.

@@Susan909 How far out from surgery are you?

Edited July 13, 2014 by fatblasting

[Susan909 52]

I haven't had mine yet! Should be Oct or Nov. My Dr said Gerd is common after surgery, but should clear up within a few mos.

[Unhappysleever 39]

I still have it at 6 mths out, however its not as bad as it was but probably eased about mth 5, fingers crossed mine is gone soon.... some days it would just make me cry.

[angelah106 4]

A couple of weeks ago I posted this forum question, http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/312336-stuck-feeling/, sad to say I am still having a few problems with this. I GREATLY appreciate everyones feedback.

It happens when I eat/drink, Protein shakes or pureed foods, I get this soreness/pressure/stuck feeling in my throat. The soreness/pressure/stuck feeling happens in my upper esophagus, no where near my belly, it's like right where the food starts to go down. It almost feels like a sore throat. I should also mention, it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. I have backtracked and I am thinking I need to let my throat heal some more, so I am going back to full liquids.

Has anyone experienced this? Any feedback or suggestions on what it could be? Do you think it's a smart idea to go back to strictly liquids?

I thought maybe I was eating and drinking to fast and that may of agitated my Upper Esophageal Sphincter, but it happened right after surgery so I am thinking that's probably not the case and I am no longer taking pills so I don't think it's that. I have an EGD scheduled for August 1st, but I LOVE getting everyones feedback, opinions, etc..; you guys have helped me so much.

Seeing the glass half full, I'm down to 503lbs.

My surgeon explained that although you are feeling this in your throat it's actually your stomach. That may be when you are full, but if you have just started eating try to take smaller bites (pencil eraser size), chew 20 times and wait 1 minute between bites. There is an app called Eat Slower that may help w/ that. Good luck and congrats on your weight loss!!

[BabySheldon 158]

Yes, im taking omethprazole. I was thinking it was GERD too but I don't have any actual heartburn or burning sensation. Would acid back all the way up to my throat and not cause any chest or lower esophagus discomfort?

Yes absolutely it feels exactly like having food or pill stuck in the side of your throat it makes it feel like you have poor gastric emptying it's a very strange feeling it's very strange to associated with indigestion but that's exactly what it is.....

Shel