feeling like food is stuck in my throat

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I'm 15 days post op. Everything I eat and drink feels like it's stuck in my throat. It only last a few mins. Even when I drink Water. I'm having trouble taking all my Vitamins. Is this normal? I eat and drink slowly so I don't think I'm over doing that. I also had hiatal hernia surgery the same time as my sleeve.

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[Diva T 62]

I was having the same problem and talked with nutritionist and surgeon's nurse. Eating faster than I thought so I timed myself and put at least 2-3 mins between bites and smaller bites/sips. I take Miralax in 8 oz of beverage every morning (fiber) to keep me pooping. Protein is very constipating. Upped my Pepcid from 1 to 2 times a day and got some simethicone tablets for GAS. These are chewable and help a lot. Things have improved for me considerably. The constriction/pain with eating/drinking went on for me for 3 weeks until I called the doctor's office for advice. I highly recommend you do the same. They are there to help us but we have to call to initiate the help. Good luck to you and hope things smooth out for you!

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I felt like there was an alien controlling my body between the back of my throat and the bottom of my stomach for the first 12 weeks or so. It was a mystery and I'm sorry you are going through it as well, but it does heal. I hated swallowing for that entire time. But now I've leveled out to my new normal. I'm 4 months post op.

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I felt like there was an alien controlling my body between the back of my throat and the bottom of my stomach for the first 12 weeks or so. It was a mystery and I'm sorry you are going through it as well, but it does heal. I hated swallowing for that entire time. But now I've leveled out to my new normal. I'm 4 months post op.

Thanks. Hopefully it will get better with time. I was able to eat some soft peaches today with no problem but still having trouble with or foods, liquids and my meds. Glad I'm not the only one


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[Sleeveforme2017 144]

I was having the same problem and talked with nutritionist and surgeon's nurse. Eating faster than I thought so I timed myself and put at least 2-3 mins between bites and smaller bites/sips. I take Miralax in 8 oz of beverage every morning (fiber) to keep me pooping. Protein is very constipating. Upped my Pepcid from 1 to 2 times a day and got some simethicone tablets for GAS. These are chewable and help a lot. Things have improved for me considerably. The constriction/pain with eating/drinking went on for me for 3 weeks until I called the doctor's office for advice. I highly recommend you do the same. They are there to help us but we have to call to initiate the help. Good luck to you and hope things smooth out for you!

Thanks for the info. I'm two weeks out hopefully it will get better


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[Diva T 62]

Me too at over 3 weeks post op. some of the problems can be caused by gas and/or Constipation. Miralax in 8 oz Water everyday for now and Pepcid 10 mg 1 pill twice a day and simethicone chewables/GasX. Helps lots!!!

[juan110 87]

I used a heating pad for about 2 weeks helps with food flow drinks i had to drink at room temperature or it would hurt

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

20 minutes ago, juan110 said:

I used a heating pad for about 2 weeks helps with food flow drinks i had to drink at room temperature or it would hurt

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I still only drink room temp Water now. I got so trained during recovery that's all I want now.