BaileyRose 13 Posted August 20, 2011 So I started soft foods yesterday. I had a slice of turkey deli meat and cheese melted in the microwave. I took TINY bites and chewed well... And I felt fine eating it... Taking time in between bites... All the right things. Well this morning I woke up with a pain innmy chest and it felt very tight. That feeling hasn't gone away all day. I've just been on clearfluids today hoping to get rid of this feeling. I have no hunger today either. The fluids go down it's just more difficult. I've had no vomiting. But I did take a nap on the couch and when i sat up it felt like little pieces of food were in my mouth... I'm guessing that means what I ate last night got stuck? Also, I've been CONSTANTLY burping all day. I burp all the time anyway, but this is seriously constant. Any advice on how to get rid of this? I'm only 3 weeks post op and I don't really want to throw up and risk a slip or else I would just make myself throw it up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screeden 21 Posted August 20, 2011 drink warm liquids, tea, broth to help ease the tightness. you most likely are stuck, if it does not get better, i would call the nurse to ask what else you can do. i know that right before my monthly, i can feel my band tighten and i drink warm liquids for 2 days and that eases the swelling and i am fine. don't get the bloat in my stomach like i used to. good luck. hope it gets better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted August 20, 2011 I am not being mean spirited deli meat and cheese are not mushies they are solids. I did not have solids until a month after surgery. Mushies for me included cottage cheese and ricotta. I would recommend stopping the solids they will cause you problems right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy C 150 Posted August 20, 2011 I am not being mean spirited deli meat and cheese are not mushies they are solids. I did not have solids until a month after surgery. Mushies for me included cottage cheese and ricotta. I would recommend stopping the solids they will cause you problems right now. I agree. Deli meat is not a mushy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyRose 13 Posted August 20, 2011 I'm not on the mushy phase Anymore... Im suppose to be eating solids but starting with food that is softer. I think you're right though... I'll go back to mushies for now. And drink warm liquids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites