Is this normal?

kdenfip · August 19, 2009

I was just sleeved this weekend on the 15th in Mexico with Dr Alvarez. Anyhow, i can feel everything from Water to broth and Jello going down with some restrictions. are we supposed to be able to feel each sip go down. its uncomfortable but im hoping its just so new and swollen causing this. I am takind very small sips too. my 4 yr old daughter has even been mocking me chewing up my jello. a funny site in itself! thanks in advance?!!:lol0:

krystal in ky

Malaika · August 19, 2009

Hi Krystal and welcome to the forum. What you are experiencing is very normal and will improve with time - it is a very strange feeling. Keep doing what you're doing. Warm liquids seem to help with the swelling/restriction - I am 2 months out and still everytime I drink something really cold it hurts. Congrats on your surgery.

kdenfip · August 19, 2009

thanks for your quick reply. I have read everything i can and i guess you still always wonder if its doing something bad? thanks again. im excited to start this new journey!

Malaika · August 19, 2009

thanks for your quick reply. I have read everything i can and i guess you still always wonder if its doing something bad? thanks again. im excited to start this new journey!

As Mac said in another post, leaks don't happen all that easily - in about 1% of sleeve patients - so quit worrying so much about causing a leak - as long as you are following YOUR doc's post-op diet, it's 99% guaranteed that you're going to do just fine. I know it is a freaky feeling to feel everything you put in your mouth. I only notice that I feel everything hitting "bottom" when I am drinking on an empty stomach.