So I start purées tomorrow, but I’m allowed yogurt, soups, etc today.

I notice when I take sips, but especially when I eat thicker things like yogurt (with a spoon), I have what feels like some air pressure when I swallow. I’ve used a reg spoon (metal), flexible rubber baby spoon to flatten it out - almost pressing the spoon flat with my tongue so there can’t be an air pocket with yogurt. But still I’m having a tiny bit of mild diaphragm pressure when I sip or swallow.

After a few bites or sips I burp (or every so often- sorry for this… pass gas) and then I feel ok. Until I do burp, I have an uncomfortable diaphragm pressure … Is this normal?

If it is normal, is this a forever thing or just while you are healing?

Thanks.

I experienced something very similar the first couple of weeks. I felt a lot of pressure and often had to stop until I burped or it passed before taking another bite. I think that's pretty normal - your stomach is still very swollen and healing from the surgery, so its going to feel a little reactive.

Thank you. I was assuming that was the case - but I thought it’s better to ask and know.

I’m trying to eat incredibly slowly just to be safe.

Those early days are a lot of trial and error. Hang in there!

I’m so excited for real food. I know it will be purées - but I could probably live on my grandmothers chicken salad (puréed of course).