I'm 3 weeks post op. I have trouble swallowing anything, but mostly miss refreshing drinks of Water. I have pain from, I think, my haital hernia repair. I'm supposed to be on pureed or liquids, but just can't get them down. Today I tried Protein drink, applesauce, and some saltine crackers; the drink and applesauce was probably only an ounce each. I have the pain and heartburn as well. I was on a trip and my prevacid was causing foam and vomiting. Just feeling weak, listless. Advice please. Rolaids works a little.

Right now sip sip sip slowly for a while. You will in a little time, be able drink, not sip, water normally. No water 30 min before or 30 minutes after eating. No liquids with meals. Try tomato basil soup, 4 Oz. Very satisfying. Just keep it slow.

Hold off on crackers for right now.

If you are having issue severe enough to concern you, call your bariatric team.

They should always be your first life-line. By all means, come here post to share your concerns and get "been there, done that" advice, but you should ALWAYS call your bariatric team first.

Feel better, my friend.

Make the call--please.

Prayers going up for you.