Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Help! Chest tightness ..



Recommended Posts

I'm a lil over 3 wks post op. Anything I eat causes me chest comfort. I think I'm eating slowly. Just feels like food gets stuck... then I begin to burp and sometimes my food comes up. What can I do?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 3weeks out and ate too much Protein at one sitting of eggs and chicken ( 1 oz chicken and two eggs) I had chest pain and had to throw up . It was soft and pureed but too much. I think it is the eggs in my case and eating too fast. We have a whole new stomach just be patient and well get through it. How much have you lost so far? I have lost 21 lbs in first two weeks and nothing since!

weight.png

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 3weeks out and ate too much Protein at one sitting of eggs and chicken ( 1 oz chicken and two eggs) I had chest pain and had to throw up . It was soft and pureed but too much. I think it is the eggs in my case and eating too fast. We have a whole new stomach just be patient and well get through it. How much have you lost so far? I have lost 21 lbs in first two weeks and nothing since!

Good golly miss Molly!! now wonders it hurt a good rule of thumb is to take in about 1/4 cup Protein at a time when three weeks out. :)

Great job on the weight loss though !!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm a lil over 3 wks post op. Anything I eat causes me chest comfort. I think I'm eating slowly. Just feels like food gets stuck... then I begin to burp and sometimes my food comes up. What can I do?

Well that ones a little harder... Is it just eating or eating and drinking??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get that tightness too. But it depends on what I'm eating. Refried Beans with ground chicken, no problem. But boiled eggs, sugar free Jell-O, and sugar free popsicles cause tightness and the burps.

You may be need to test different foods and narrow down which ones are the culprits.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That's pretty normal :) some food will treat you better than others. And no loss at not being able to eat Jello and Popsicles

Sometimes when I eat certain food or to much or to fast I get the hiccups !!

Was really embarrassing at the sushi restaurant last week 0_o

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So far I lost 32 lbs since surgery. When I eat sko there is about a min or two btwn each bite...is that slow enough? Usually happens when I eat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are definitely eating at the right pace !! And great weight loss! U may have swelling still from surgery. Are you getting your liquids in ok? And eating small bites? and chew chew chew and then chew some more?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You are definitely eating at the right pace !! And great weight loss! U may have swelling still from surgery. Are you getting your liquids in ok? And eating small bites? and chew chew chew and then chew some more?

Thank u! Liquids go in with no problem I gulped my Water once becauseI was so thirsty. ... and boy I learned my lesson... only sips now. I chew my food until its dry and then it gets stuck. ... then I can't drink anything to wash it down :(.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×