Does swallowing get easier?

[ktmac26 6]

My surgery was March 19th, I've recently started introducing yogurt and other puréed food into my diet and it hurts to swallow sometimes. It's the same feeling as when you drink a soda too fast and it feels like it gets "stuck". Does this get better as recovery proceeds? Any suggestions?

[Grapplehawk 2]

I'm five months out. It gets better. You'll need to take smaller bites/ swallows for now. Give it time. Don't push it. You've got a new tiny stomach. Treat it like a baby.

[tb21872 31]

Small sips!! Go SLOW!! And YES it gets SO much better!! Hang in there and be patient and don't get discouraged!! BTW, I'm 3 months out.

[fyre_storm 1,412]

It may. Just go about it slower. You might still be sore!

[newoutlookonlife 46]

I am three and a half months out and it does get better. Like the previous posters stated remember to take small bites. The hardest part for me was chewing really well and eating slowly but it will get better.

[ktmac26 6]

Thanks. I've had to retrain my body to eat slower. I'm naturally a super faster eater and drinker. I'm trying. Thanks for the advice!

[dixiejuju 15]

I am nearly 3 weeks post-op and it was KILLING me with swallowing. I found I was eating too fast and not chewing enough. I slowed myself down and don't have any issues now. When food starts to feel like it wants to get stuck in my chest I stop before it gets to that point because A. my sleeve is telling me it's had enough and B. it will come back up if you don't stop. I have experienced that once since surgery. Not pleasant at all.

[GrammyViv 4]

Im 3 weeks out... Yes it does it better. Eat slow... Eat crushed ice. It makes everything work a lot better. Good luck

[fyre_storm 1,412]

Unless you meant the other swallowing.... And noting makes that easier...... Just saying

[pixigrl 33]

I literally bought a baby spoon from the Dollar Store. That helped immensly. No way to take huge bites with such a small spoon.

[JennyBeth 127]

Unless you meant the other swallowing.... And noting makes that easier...... Just saying

That's hilarious and a little twisted! LOL!

[JP69 116]

Yes it does, just drink a little slower. I still forget sometimes and drink to fast and get that ten second stabbing pain.

[tb21872 31]

Unless you meant the other swallowing.... And noting makes that easier...... Just saying

OMG!!! That's awesome! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!

[bex6 10]

Hahaha...this headline and was hilarious that I spit!