Hello!

I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. My surgeon's diet plan went from 2 weeks full liquids right to soft foods (and introducing any new foods at my comfort level). Things have been going well in this stage. I'm weighing my portions, taking my 30 minutes to eat, chewing to applesauce consistency, waiting between bites, no fluids before/during/after meals. However, I often find that after I finish my meal (I do not finish my full portion) I'm left with the feeling of my food sitting in my throat. Just like it's pooled there waiting for it's turn to go into my pouch. It generally passes within 20 minutes or so, but I am wondering if this means I am eating too much . I am not experiencing any pain, but it is kind of gross feeling, lol.

I haven't had any incidents with stuck food, vomiting, or foamies. Just this food in my throat.

40 minutes ago, KellyMarie8288 said:

Hello!

I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. My surgeon's diet plan went from 2 weeks full liquids right to soft foods (and introducing any new foods at my comfort level). Things have been going well in this stage. I'm weighing my portions, taking my 30 minutes to eat, chewing to applesauce consistency, waiting between bites, no fluids before/during/after meals. However, I often find that after I finish my meal (I do not finish my full portion) I'm left with the feeling of my food sitting in my throat. Just like it's pooled there waiting for it's turn to go into my pouch. It generally passes within 20 minutes or so, but I am wondering if this means I am eating too much . I am not experiencing any pain, but it is kind of gross feeling, lol.

I haven't had any incidents with stuck food, vomiting, or foamies. Just this food in my throat.

It sounds like that’s your prompt for full or slightly too full. Try to stop on or two bites before you normally do to see if it doesn’t happen the next time.

If it happens despite the amount you eat, it may be post op swelling/inflammation which will go away. At three weeks post op it’s probably a bit of both

Also check with your bariatric team and see what that say about the sensation.

Be careful adding foods. Make sure. No sugar. Coffee you can use stevia drops and sugar free creamer. Or keto creamer. Lots of Very soft. Scrambled eggs. If you can get a ver small food processor. You can make a small amount of chicken salad If you grind your foods it makes life much easier

Yeah, it's probably a sign that you're putting too much in or it's the type of food your stomach isn't ready for. I still can't eat dense food like steak or pork chops.

Now when newbies ask "what does restriction feel like?" you will be able to tell them! It's like the food is trying to come back up your throat! Like others have said, it sounds like you swallowed one bite too many. It happens to all of us in the beginning, and then we get used to how our body tells us we are full!

Best of luck!!