Hello, I am 11 days post op and have the same tightness in my chest/uppper stomach area when I swallow. It sort of feels like something is stuck there. I am not sure if you are describing the same feeling or not but from what I have been told it is "normal" I am going to follow up with the doc again tomorrow to make sure it should still be there. I have a feeling it is just trapped gas. If he has anything to say otherwise I will let you know. Also, I think you are doing pretty darn good with the liquids! I think you are doing better than I was 5 days out so GOOD FOR YOU!

I'm 4 days out and you're doing WAY better on liquids and protein than me. Things are going down easier today and feeling much better:)

My surgery was the 14th, and you are doing way better than me.My first week is suppose to be clear liquids and protein shakes. I am not tolerating the water well, have to put something in it to get it down without pain. I would kill for soup right now. I hate protein shakes, they are too sweet. Oh, well, 2 more days and then on to stage 2 were I can have soft stuff.My doc has me on protonix,check with your doc, you are probably suppose to be taking the nexium.