Hey all,

I'm officially 3 weeks out of surgery today, and started on soft foods last week (day 15). Maybe it's me adjusting to my sleeve, or not taking small enough bites (I count to 30 when I chew!!), but I feel like whenever I swallow, I'm also swallowing air and feel like I need to burp but can't. Is that just my body saying I'm full now?

I know it seems silly, but sometimes I'm not tuned to fine alerts like something as subtle lol

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I definitely experienced this in the beginning and I found that if I eat slower, not just chew more, but actually eat slower, meaning take a smaller bite, chew thoroughly, and then set my fork/spoon down and take a break between bites it helped tremendously. This is not much of a concern anymore though, as long as my bites remain relatively small and I chew them well, it seems to have worked itself out. The other big no-no (for me) was drinking while eating. I would have the same issue. The feeling as though I needed to burp but couldn't, and if I continued to drink (even a small sip) it could actually get quite painful so I don't drink while eating any more either. Also helped.

It's certainly an adjustment but one that worked itself out for me. Wish you the best!

I read that a thumb nail size bite is a good size. So that is less than a teaspoon. Using a teaspoon I had those issues but a little less seems much better

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Sounds like I'll have to nab my tot's silverware!! That would keep me from picking up too much!

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@@kbuck3779 Actually my nutritionist suggested we start with smaller utensils so that actually may just work! Good luck!