As I approach a year since my surgery, I find I am having some new difficulties. Not sure if it relates to the surgery or not. Lately, I have been having trouble swallowing. Not all the time, but at times it feels like the back of my throat is swollen and I feel my breathing is impaired. It feels like my throat is closing up. I know it probably isn't, but it is a horrible feeling. This usually happens in the evening after I have eaten or had liquids.

Also, I have this gurgling after i eat. It sounds almost like a burp, but more of a gurgling sound. It is not something I can control and it has been embarrassing. Is this a sign I have overeaten?

I am 60 so my weight loss is slower than most people on this site. I have been on a plateau for over two months. My surgery weight was 256 and now i am at 189. A little discouraging when I read people that have lost 100 pounds by their year anniversary. I will keep on trying. I woud love to be at 150, but 170 would be great.

Thanks. Feels good just to write all this down!

I've never heard of someone having swallowing nearly a year post op. It could be GERD, but I would call the doctor. Since you are nearing a year out perhaps he could order a swallow study to make sure everything is okay.