Eating restrictions after surgery does it get an easier to swallow and get food down?

[sondyissleeved 3]

Hi so I am only 2 weeks post op and I am finding it difficult to eat and swallow food and drink? Any suggestions I know I need to do this slowly but will it get easier? Happy for any suggestions or experiences with this?

Thanks Sondy!

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[twinhappy 79]

I was definitely turned off by food for the longest time so that in itself made it hard to eat. However, it wasn't difficult to swallow though. You might want to check in with your doctor. Maybe you are having issues with acid reflux?

[sondyissleeved 3]

Thanks I will

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Hi so I am only 2 weeks post op and I am finding it difficult to eat and swallow food and drink? Any suggestions I know I need to do this slowly but will it get easier? Happy for any suggestions or experiences with this?

Thanks Sondy!

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You may still have swelling but talk to your Dr to make sure nothing else is going on.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

What are you eating so soon? At 2 weeks I was still on liquid. And yes, it was hard to get it down.

you are all swollen inside. It takes a while for that to go down. After a few months you will be able to eat a little more

[sondyissleeved 3]

I was told that I could start on really soft foods so that is string cheese Soups yogurt liquids everything seems to get a little stuck I have a bit of tightness in my chest when I swallow like it's too much at times I am going to try and slow it down my surgery was on 7/26

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

Yeah, just take it slow. No need to put up with pain when eating. When advancing stages your stomach may not be ready and if so go back and try again in a few days.

[cindyw41 761]

Try using a baby spoon to make sure you aren't eating too big of a bite. Take 30 mins to eat your meal and set a timer if you need to.

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[reddy4chng 11]

I had a similar problem and discovered it was partially due to citric acid. I can't tolerate it post surgery. It is in Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water, and many other sugar free drinks. It is also in the drink additives such as MIO and Crystal Light. It took a few days but it began to resolve and I am doing much better. I am 4 weeks out and as long as I chew all foods well I am fine. Also, be sure you are chewing everything to liquid stage.

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[JohnGraySmiley 88]

It will get easier. I had a tough time even when I was released to purees. Heal well and take is easy! I promise it should get better!

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