Three Weeks Out And Hurts Like Hell To Swallow

[chum 19]

I feel like im swallowing golf balls. Is that normal? My bp is low and pulse runs low and at times it runs high. Wth?

[chum 19]

Am I trying to much solids too soon? And if thats the case will solids ever go down easier and if so what makes them go fown easier? I was 3 weeks out on Monday so surely swelling is still not an issue?

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

If it hurts to swallow it sounds like you have a throat infection, could this be it? I guess if you are eating a teaspoon of food at a time(this is too much should be about a quarter of that) this could probably be this feeling. What kind of solids are you eating? You should be on pureed or mushee at this stage. You also need to chew very well. Don't rush the process it will/could only get you sick. Yes swelling can be an issue, it can take 6-8 weeks to be fully healed. You have had major surgery to your stomach, slow down and follow your doctors orders(hope you have some).

Maybe you should be emailing your doctor and/or following the food plan that they gave you. Good luck.

[ascooke 50]

you should definetly call your doc and let them know dosent seem normal.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I'd call the surgeon's office and go back to soft foods like yogurt and shakes for now....

[lisa2job 130]

it could be a number of things or nothing at all, I would call my doctor and get in to see her better safe than sorry...... for me it hurts when I take too big of a bite of anything and try to swallow it regarless of how much I chew it and I am 3 months out. I eat with a baby spoon most of the times still and it keeps me on track for small bites.

[twoolley 141]

If it hurts to swallow I am not leaning towards anything wrong with the stomach and more something is wrong with the lower mouth or esophagus.

You were likely given a massive dose of antibiotics at the hospital and even some to take post surgery. This could lead to the depletion of healthy bacteria in your body and yeast may be overgrowing. If you have a yeast infection in your mouth (Thrush) then it could feel like strep throat or swallowing a golf ball.

If you suspect that is possible you need to contact your doctor immediately because it won't get any better on it's own. Also, do NOT consume any more sugar or milk based products, it's a food source for yeast and can assist in it's growth.

Check back in after you talk to your doctor and let us know how you are doing!