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kleinekatze · July 1, 2006

hi everyone iam new here just had my lap band done on monday,still sore .question does anyone feel this way when i eat or drink afterwards it feels like a rock is trying to go down and it hurts.it shoots in my back and last for a couple of hours.is this normal?i feel like i swollowed a horse,lol also what we eat?thanks for the advice,:speechles

Jammin & Losin · July 1, 2006

Kleinekatze ~ I'm confused at what you are eating not even a week after surgery. I think you should still be doing liquids it is still to soon to eat food of anykind... this could be what is causing your pain. What are nyou eating and what did your dr recomend to you??

Archermom · July 1, 2006

As Jammin & Losin already wrote, you should still be on liquids for a few more days or at least creamy or very well blended Soups (Egg Drop Soup, cream of chicken etc...)

Go back on liquids- try more warm ones then cold ones and if you have pieces in them make sure you chew them very well. Also make sure you don't gulp your drinks - from now on just sip, sip, sip ....

Sometimes a heatpad will also help to loosen you up a little bid and you might try to eat with baby spoon and fork - just so you don't get to large bites down- they will hurt you too. The learning period has begun - make the best of it and - good luck to you. You will get over this and after a little adjustment time you will be feeling a lot better.- Promised!

sleepyjean · July 1, 2006

I agree that it's way too soon for you to be eating solids, and if you're having problems with liquids, you need to go back to baby sips. If something you're doing hurts - stop doing it!

juliegeraci · July 3, 2006

Hello, yes I had the same feeling and it was acid reflux. After using Pepcid AC one night and Zantac the next it was gone. It is probably some swelling as well. Make sure you follow the doctors diet to the tee because anything outside of what he/she wants you to eat you can get into some trouble early on.