Challenges getting Soup or Protein Shakes down Post Op 10 days

[Lorey_a 19]

10 days Post-Op and still on liquid. I notice if I drink more than three swallows of my Protein Shake or creamy Soup I get a discomfort as it goes down or rather settles into my stomach like a sensation that feels like gas build up and the soup or drink is trying to get through and then creates a pressure that pushes it up so I feel this constriction and then need to burp to relieve the pressure is the best way to describe it. I swallow two or three spoonful's of soup as an example then wait about 20 minutes before attempting more. Am I eating too many bites at once? Has anyone else had this feeling and or is it normal and passes with continued healing? Just thinking this will be a miserable existence if this is what I experience for the remainder of my life while trying to take in nutrition at every meal. Anyone?

[ShoppGirl 3,341]

It gets easier everyday. Try slowing down even further. I waited between every bite at that stage. My clinics team said if you think it will take you 10 minutes try to make it take 20. I can’t tell you how much use I am getting out of microwave and learning to tolerate cold food. Slow and steady. You got this.

[Lorey_a 19]

Thank you - will do on the slow down and see if that helps. Your response if really appreciated.