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I had many of the same issues and it definitely helped to drink my liquid warm. This caused alot of burping but made me feel better because it relieved some of that gas pressure that was built up in my esophogas and stomach. Chicken bouillon made me feel the best. This does get better with time but I still have this experience sometimes. I have this constant feeling of needing to belch but nothing comes up but Dr. Aceves said this will go away around the 3 month mark. The best thing I can tell you is just keep trying different types of liquid until you find something that will go down easier. I certainly cannot do plain water and still have a hard time with crystal lite in plain water. I did go see my PCP about 2 weeks out and she said it was a case of gastritis. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are feeling

Well its certainly nice to know that I am not alone. I thought maybe there was something wrong with me because I constantly feel as though something is caught in my throat after I eat, even if its not 2oz. I am just now on mushies and everything that is not yogurt makes me feel this way. Is this because I am eating too much? I often feel as though I need to have something to drink right after cause its caught in my esophogas but maybe I just need to not eat so quickly or chew better or not even eat the 2oz. Everyone sure is right though about sometimes it tastes so good that you don't want to stop. Does anyone know if string cheese counts as a soft food or is it a solid?

I have not had any regrets either. The hardest thing is to judge when to stop eating. I too still struggle with the whole 2oz thing. If its 2oz on my plate than I feel as though I should eat it. I have not gotten sick yet but I have been uncomfortable and felt as though I was going to be sick. I miss the flavor of lots of foods but I am still on mushies and looking forward to when I can taste real solid food. I don't miss eating alot just savoring the flavors, if that makes sense

Anna, I had my surgery with Dr. Aceves and had the same exact issue. I promise you that it does get better and they are doing everything they can to help you keep something down. The second day was the worst and all I wanted was for them to put it back because I was so tired of the dry heaves. It is absolutely horrible but you WILL be able to keep something down soon. The only thing that I could keep down was the chicken broth before I left. I know that you are afraid but just keep trying cause the sooner you keep it down than the sooner you get to go home. Please keep us posted and let us know when you are home. The extra day will only make the flight home a little easier.

I know how this feels because I can't seem to stop doing it. I am constantly forgetting and than I have this bubble that just sits at the top of my throat. It is very uncomfortable. I don't know why my brain can't get the hint everytime I take a pill. It's very frustrating

You will have a really great trip. They are the best! Please let us know when your up to it and just remember that it gets better everyday. I was so thankful that I had Dr. Aceves's staff to tell me that :smile:

This is really good to hear since I feel the exact same way and I haven't even gotten to the mushy stage yet. I feel this way even when I am eating soup. It's like something is gets caught with a big air bubble about half way down your throat. It's so bizarre feeling

Thanks for all the really great advice. Dr. Aceves said at one month out but absolutely nothing with fizzies such as beer or club soda. I was thinking maybe some vodka with diet tonic water. That way I can just put in a tiny amount of vodka and who will know. Good to know about the martinis though because I sure do LOVE them.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how long you need to wait after surgery to partake in an alcoholic beverage? I am also looking for any advice on what would be the beverage to have. My family is having a surprise party for my mom the first Saturday in April and I know that there will be some alcohol. I don't really want to drink alot but I know it would look funny if I didn't have at least on drink. By this time I will almost be one month post op, so I am thinking it will be ok but thought I had better check. I am also making sure that my Aunt is having something on the menu that is considered the mushy phase since I can't have solids for at least one month after surgery

OH Tia....that sounds horrible and I can definitely commiserate. I also know how good that broth tasted when I could finally keep something down as well. Welcome to the losers bench!

Teresa, I just had surgery and had to fly home as well. My total flight time was around 8 hours and the only thing that I wish I had done was fly first class on the way home. I did not need any pain meds and the only discomfort I really felt was some gas pressure. I have to say though that if I had waited that extra day and stayed in San Diego, than I may have felt alot better flying on Friday cause I felt really good on Friday. The time change also really got me flying home as well, so I was really tired. Since you can't leave until 1pm from San Diego, that put me back in KY at around 11:30pm that night.

Breeka and Stuck, I will be thinking of both you this week as you undergo your surgeries. We all have the same fear especially when its elective and if you have kids but we also can only hope that we are doing the right thing for our families by becoming healthier. My son is 18 now but I still had the same fears. There still your baby no matter what age they are. Please keep us updated as to how you are doing.

Never mind Windsor...I just saw that you were there in Feb not March. I was really hoping that i had just missed seing you.

I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on Monday the 8th and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is going to Mexico. Hey Windsor...What room were you in? I walked the halls often with someone who was from Virginia and I agree with your assessment of Dr. Aceves and Campos. Everyone was very attentive.

I had my surgery this past Monday as well. I have been keeping something to drink with me at all times and I am actually now able to drink about 50oz in a day. My issue is getting in all the protein. I just can't seem to get it all in and it seems as though I am having some issues digesting it. I have already had to take 3 immodium today. I certainly don't want to loose the liquid I am trying so hard to intake. My stomach also still gurgles with everything I intake and I occasionally get sharp pains from the gas still stuck inside the tube. I do really well with warm liquids and absolutely love broths. I also really like to mix my protein with powerade zero. I have found that I also don't have much tolerence for plain water anymore and I loved to drink water prior to surgery. I am having some head hunger. There are some foods that my head is really craving but I just try to stay busy or walk, so I don't think about it.