Hi! I am new here. I really enjoyed reading all the interesting posts in the last 8 weeks. However now I have a question. I had surgery July 30 and really no issues until this week.

For the last few days I have been experiencing pain in my stomach after I eat or drink. I have not been as hungry or thirsty. It almost feels like a someone is squeezing my insides. Just wondering if anyone has experienced something like this or if I should be concerned if something else is going on.

Could you have a stricture ? There has been some info posted about that maybe search that subject?

Hi @@roxy78, I was sleeved on the exact same date and I can tell you that personally I've not experienced what you are. I'd definitely suggest speaking to your surgeon as soon as possible to ensure you are OK!

I had that same experience around 6-7 weeks. My doctor put me back on soft foods and I gradually added more things. I even hated drink water. Hope you'll get this resolved soon. I know it's not fun.

I also didn't experience this. Chances are that you just need to go back to "easy" foods for a bit to let your tummy rest, but I frankly would ask your surgeon. It MIGHT be signs of a problem that should be investigated and none of us really know.

Thank you all for your responses.

I had never heard of a stricture before. Something I am just starting to read about.

I stated pain earlier but seems to be more spasm, gets real tight then releases and seem to be burping more often. Only vomited once after my protein shake and at the time just figured I drank the last sip a little to quick just to be done with it.

I am hoping I can tolerate till Monday when dr is back in office.

If it feels like a rolling knot that starts out you feel it coming and then it gets very strong and fades away. I had that, I took that as my stomachs way of telling me hey you put something in here. So I would drink a little protein drink and that feeling would go away lasted for about a week or two.

Yes, Josieapplehead!!!! Exactly!!!

You made me feel so much better!!

Thank you