swallowing ouchies

[ShrinkinPnut 0]

Hi there, I just had the vsg done by Dr. Almanza last Friday and since then swallowing is kinda painful. it almost feels like a lump in my back and chest when I swallow. does anybody else have this problem? and do you know what it could be? Thanks!

[minniekitty 44]

I think it's swelling. I had the same problem at first, but after a couple of weeks I can swallow with no problem. Just make sure you're making tiny baby sips; our new stomachs can't handle gulps anymore, and can't handle normal sips until our swelling has gone down from surgery.

[gracemarie 6]

Hi there, I just had the vsg done by Dr. Almanza last Friday and since then swallowing is kinda painful. it almost feels like a lump in my back and chest when I swallow. does anybody else have this problem? and do you know what it could be? Thanks!

This could very well be an irritation from the breathing tube that was used during surgery and if so, it will go away..