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[itsmekarenlee 129]

I'm really getting tired of the air bubbles and birps, or feeling like I need to but can't, just from drinking. I'm taking small sips, not gulping, and air still gets down. I've tried straws, no straws, didn't matter. It's annoying and frustrating.

Any suggestions? (Almost 5wks post op)

[revision in TX 38]

I was told not to use straws.

You aren't that far out yet, so it may be temporary; just continue to drink small amounts and not overdo it. Chances are fairly good that it will get better the more you heal.

[laurie_k 5]

I'm 3 weeks out & have the same issue. It's uncomfortable!

Good luck.

[itsmekarenlee 129]

I didn't used to have this problem earlier on. We were told not to use straws either but I needed to try and see if it helped.

I've just had a rough couple of days with foods too that I didn't have a problem with before so I'm going back to liquids for a day or twoto get my esophagus swelling down since I've had to get the stuck foods up. I'm learning what's ok too eat and what's not.

[Chelly 364]

I have problems with my esophagus that makes it hard for foods to go down easily at times.

If I'm not careful certain foods get stuck and it's very uncomfortable.

It passes the discomfort thank goodness.

My suggestion is have it checked out if it continues by a gastric doctor if it concerns you.

I use Gas X strips and they work faster then the pills to get rid of the burping and discomfort.

Feel better and you will learn by trial and error of what foods to avoid until a later time.