8 Weeks out and having a hard time eating

[charro535 8]

I had my surgery Dec 19 in Brooklyn, NY. It still hurts to swallow most foods. I get this stuck feeling in my throat and chest. It is uncomfortable to eat. I stick to my shakes, smoothies and Soup. When I watch other peoples videos, they are eating all types of yummy foods. I just can't do it without feeling or getting sick. I can get down some things, but it feels horrible. I dread eating and do not feel healthy. My heartburn is off the chain but I am using medication which helps. Is anyone else this far along experiencing the same thing. Should I worry about a stricture? Are there any tests that can be done to see if everything is ok.

[AnneElliot 79]

I am 8 weeks out as well. I do not have the issues your facing. I think its possible you have a stricture which could be worsening your gerd.

Check I'm with your surgeon. Yes, I believe they do an endoscopy. To see if it's a narrowing of your esophagus.

Edited February 25, 2017 by AnneElliot

[Yardsleever 81]

I had my surgery one week before you, and have not experienced that issue. You should definitely check in with your team.

[Dpasley 2]

Hello, I'm over a year out. I would get that feeling if the bites were too big or I didn't chew enough.

[Purseynursey 4]

I'm in your boat too at 3 weeks. My pouch is very abnormal shaped because of my previous lap band and scar tissue. It's hour glass shaped and I'm having a terrible time. Let me know what your Dr says

[Purseynursey 4]

Prayers please. I'm going in for another Upper GI. Pray that there is no leak and I'm making progress

[charro535 8]

Hi! Thankfully that horrible feeling went away. Previous posters are correct when they say to eat slower and take small bites...it really helps. My Dr told me I was still healing....even with small bites it still occured but it got much better. I hope any of you suffering from this gets better too!