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I had my surgery on May 12, 2014 and this past Monday marked me beginning my 3rd week and introducing mushy/soft foods. Tonight for dinner I had a 2oz piece of baked cod fish and when I took 2 small bites it feels like it's stuck in my throat. Mind you, this happens with anything that's not a liquid. eggs, smashed sweet potato, smashed veggies. I had the gastric sleeve along with the hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder removed. Will this pass or should I be concerned?

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I believe it has to do with the other procedures you had...I had my surgery the same day and I don't have a problem with bloackage....Can actually eat like normal just much less....Hope you feel better...Stick to liquids until your body say different

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It was that way with me for quite awhile after my surgery. Like you I also had the hernia repair to. Make sure your food has some kind of moisture to it. Maybe a little bit of thin gravy to the eggs or something in that nature. Take your time, eat super slow and maybe only take about a half of a teaspoon at a time. It will get better , just takes time to heal all the cuts and sutures our poor esophagus and stomachs have gone through.

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Thank you so much for replying to my post. I have since went with very moist foods and my pureed foods and it's going down easier. I still get the pressure in my abdomen but it's not as bad, time will tell. Again, thank you so much.

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I had this two around when you did. I found that moisture and time is the key. Still have trouble with some chicken, tofu, anything if it's too dry or eat too fast.

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I had my surgery on May 12, 2014 and this past Monday marked me beginning my 3rd week and introducing mushy/soft foods. Tonight for dinner I had a 2oz piece of baked cod fish and when I took 2 small bites it feels like it's stuck in my throat. Mind you, this happens with anything that's not a liquid. eggs, smashed sweet potato, smashed veggies. I had the gastric sleeve along with the hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder removed. Will this pass or should I be concerned?

My surgeon said @ the last support group meeting that this is a signal you are full. The top of your stomach sends the signal to your throat. She said to try taking smaller bites (the size of a pencil eraser) and making sure you are waiting a minute between each bite. Maybe that might help????

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