Swallowing Pain In Throat As Food Travels Also Pain In Back

[metamme 6]

My surgery was November 11, 2013. I notice pain when I eat small portion chopped tuna. Is this normal? How long does it last? Chest and back pain only when I try eating very small portions

[Branmuffin 190]

I was sleeved the 11th too and am having the same problem. Pain and tightness in chest when I try to eat. I guess I'm eating too fast even though it doesn't feel like it. Or maybe too big of bites but its happening even when I eat egg custard which is pretty flimsy so I'm interested in the answers you get to this as well.

[scv916 1]

Hi there !

I had my sleeve on October 21st. It is about 5 weeks out from that. I am very happy with my weight loss, but even more with the adjusting of my attitude about food.

I think I know what you mean about the discomfort in your throat... what I have found is that the whole rage of sensations is very strange and really takes some getting used to. I am not there yeat at all. I was placed on full liquids for 2 weeks, then purees only for two weeks, then soft foods for 2 weeks ( I am still in that stage), before I can add any other foods. Definitely I have struggled with the speed of eating - too fast creates a bad sensation, like pain in the upper stomach, lower throat, almost like you have swallowed air. So I am trying to eat more slowly, which is difficult when you feel hungry.

Also I have noticed that hunger and too full feel almost the same in my new stomach. It is strange how those signals communicate with your brain, though - not at all like it was before!

try softer foods, more purees, and eat slower - see if that helps. It definitely is a journey. I am so happy though! Good luck to you guys!