Mushy foods, getting stuck. HELP

[HungryMel 2]

So i started soft, mushy foods this weekend. a few things have gotten stuck. IT WAS A HORRIBLE FEELING. so, i am scared and going back to liquids for the most part. When things get stuck this early, can it hurt me? does it stretch out my stomach or mess up my stitches inside??????

[HungryMel 2]

I would like someone to answer my post.

thanks

[honk 780]

I would call you doctor's office to see if they gave you any fill during surgery. Some doctors do. This could be causing your stuck episodes. How long were you on liquids? My doctor required clears for 7 days and full liquids for another 7. Then I could move to cottage cheese as a mushie but had to wait for another 7 days before I could do canned chicken. What kind of mushie did you get stuck with?

[HeatherinCA 10]

What did you eat exactly? Things like chili or oatmeal shouldn't be getting stuck... I would think pureed foods is what you'd be on 2 weeks after surgery.

[Lunita 0]

I had sort of the same problem right after surgery when I started full liquids. It felt like even those were getting "stuck" I eventually called my dr. and went in, turned out there was some fill in my band, and along with surgery swelling it made everything super tight. They wound up unfilling (this was 6 days after surgery!) removed like 2cc. I felt relief immediately. Call your dr and tell them what you feel. I waited almost 3 days before calling them and was miserable the whole time.

good luck

[maxi2010 0]

I also had issues even with thick liquids right after surgery. It takes time for the swelling to go down. When I had issues, I went down to less dense food. If you are having issues with mushies, go back to liquids for a day and then try again. The swelling goes down eventually. You just need to give it time.

I don't believe it hurts you unless you continue to have issues that you ignore. If you listen to your body that is telling you not to eat anything so thick, you will be fine.

I had surgery 9/17/10, five months ago. Maxi

[lovemysgt 4]

i am surprised no one has told you about papaya pill you get them by the vitaimins they work really good carry them on you when food gets stuck chew 4 of them

[Kiskis 56]

I am 2 week post-op and I had problems with oatmeal but no problem with cream of wheat & it is yummy! I puree everything! I also eat very slow with a teaspoon. Good luck!