8th Day Post Op

[chelleshocked 130]

Hello everyone,

My surgery was June 24th. I was cleared for full liquids yesterday.

I am allowed all Protein Shakes, no fat yogurt, sugar free applesauce, sugar free pudding, cream Soups with no lumps, etc.

I can't seem to swallow anything thicker than my Protein shake without feeling like a lump is in my throat for hours. I had 1/4 teaspoon of the applesauce earlier and immediately got the lump and nausea. I'm not sure how anyone else does it!

Does this mean I probably just still have swelling and should stick to the shakes for now? I can swallow them just fine and fluids just fine.

I haven't called the doc because I'm not in pain, I just can't get anything that seems like "food" down.

Thanks for listening to me whine. Let me know if you experienced anything similar.

Chelle

[Licia'sjourney 89]

@@chelleshocked - So sorry you're having this issue. I had surgery the same day as you know but I am not having this problem at all.

Hopefully some others with more experience can offer advice or suggestions. Good luck.

[CloserToFine 172]

Hello everyone,

My surgery was June 24th. I was cleared for full liquids yesterday.

I am allowed all Protein shakes, no fat yogurt, sugar free applesauce, sugar free pudding, cream Soups with no lumps, etc.

I can't seem to swallow anything thicker than my Protein shake without feeling like a lump is in my throat for hours. I had 1/4 teaspoon of the applesauce earlier and immediately got the lump and nausea. I'm not sure how anyone else does it!

Does this mean I probably just still have swelling and should stick to the shakes for now? I can swallow them just fine and fluids just fine.

I haven't called the doc because I'm not in pain, I just can't get anything that seems like "food" down.

Thanks for listening to me whine. Let me know if you experienced anything similar.

Chelle

Hi Chelle --

I think you've called it exactly. It's most likely swelling that's very vocally telling you "whoa, take it easy!!"

I know it's hard. Today, two weeks out, I'm just dipping my toe in the blended/puree pool. I feel like I'll never eat "normally" again, or enjoy food again, but I also know I'm wrong

The good news is that you are really attuned to your body. Kudos to you for recognizing the signs and following your "gut."

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

You re definitely right. I had problems with anything thicker than Water initially. As the swelling goes down it will get easier so keep trying. The initial stages are the most challenging then it gets much easier from there. Good luck!

[chelleshocked 130]

Thanks for the responses!

[chelleshocked 130]

So much better today!

[Susan909 52]

Probably gerd. It gives me the same feeling

[pinklady70 2]

I had my surgery the same day as you ????????????

I'm glad your feeling better now! ????????????????

[tacha22001 38]

My surgery was the next day. Very interested in following your journey.