Chest hurts when I eat

[ho11ieberry06 39]

I had surgery on June 16th so I am now starting on soft foods. I am still drinking my Protein shakes and eating Soups and other liquid sources, but when I try to eat I always get a really bad pain in my chest. Is that normal and how long is that going to last?

[OkieAsh 9]

Bites no bigger than a pencil eraser and chew, chew, chew. I know it is soft food, but if those don't work, you need to call your Dr. ASAP. Best of luck!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I suspect you are eating either too much, too fast or it isn't chewed well enough. Eat tiny, eat slow and see if that doesn't help

[ad1203 85]

I know when I eat too fast, I get that pain in the chest also. Like they said, just try to slow down and take tiny bites. If that doesn't help, you should contact your doctor. Good luck!

[ho11ieberry06 39]

Ok, thank you all for your suggestions.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Also - try an antacid!

[mi75 1,235]

if you aren't on a gut pill- protonix, pepcid, prevacid, etc., then you may want to check with your surgeon.

also, i would agree it could just be you are eating too much. i had the same thing happen when i added flaked white fish in earlier this week. i think i was just SO eager to get onto some 'food' after liquids that i overate. so far only flaked fish causing that, all other foods A-ok! going to wait another week or so and try the fish again. Sleeved 6/23

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

Good advice but if you find you are chewing loads and taking small pieces and you still have chest pain call your doctor's office. They know best!

[Sleeving it behind 10]

As soon as I get that twinge of pain in my chest it is usually my que to stop eating.