And what is up with the almost constant "lump in my throat" ?

It's not an actual LUMP ... More like the feeling....

I wonder ... is that the new feeling of hunger?

It's not a burp ...

Hard to explain to anyone in my life who isn't going through what I am ...

So I'm asking the experts!

@@MrsKarenC2008 - I only get that "lump" sensation when I have ate one too many bites of food <ouch>.

I have done that twice. I hope to never to it again either.

I had that feeling for a month or two after surgery, particularly when I tried to drink without a straw. I didn't notice when it went away, but just one day I realized it wasn't there anymore.

@@AvaFern ... I also asked a few days ago about the straw rule ... and so many people said it was okay .... I was thrilled ! Maybe that is my problem ...

Thank you so much !

@@MrsKarenC2008 - I don't use straws so that may be it~

@@jane13 ...

Maybe we're on to something here !

I don't know how far post op you are but that is the feeling of food or fluid in your pouch or esophagus. You need to take in fluids/food slowly enough so that it can pass into the small bowel before you take more. This is especially true with food. There is only so much room and when it gets filled up it backs up and is very uncomfortable. You'll learn.

I don't know how far post op you are but that is the feeling of food or fluid in your pouch or esophagus. You need to take in fluids/food slowly enough so that it can pass into the small bowel before you take more. This is especially true with food. There is only so much room and when it gets filled up it backs up and is very uncomfortable. You'll learn.

I'm 6 weeks ... and what you said makes complete sense! Thank you so much!

You are welcome and good luck!