Swallowing food hurts-3 weeks post op

[StrawberryLaray 33]

I'm just starting on soft foods but they really hurt to swallow. I'm chewing a lot. I never was a person who drank anything while I was eating (I would chug a bunch of Water about 4 times a day) but now I can't get through a few bites without washing it down! Is it normal for it to hurt? Will that go away? Am I totally sabotaging myself by drinking while eating?

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[SleeveinIL 386]

Drinking while eating flushes the food through without digesting it, that will cause malabsorption. I think it might be wise to call your doctor. I hope you feel better soon.

[StrawberryLaray 33]

Drinking while eating flushes the food through without digesting it, that will cause malabsorption. I think it might be wise to call your doctor. I hope you feel better soon.

The research actually shows that drinking liquids with meals does not effect nutrient absorption. Your intestines are very long and effective at pulling the nutrients out of food. The issue with drinking fluids during meals is that it doesn't stay in your stomach as long and so you can feel hungrier sooner. This was also a question that I asked my surgeon.

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[SleeveinIL 386]

Thanks for the added info. I hope you can figure out why you’re having pain.

[StrawberryLaray 33]

Me too. I did call the doctor. They acted like it was normal lol.

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 hour ago, StrawberryLaray said:

Me too. I did call the doctor. They acted like it was normal lol.

It probably means you're not quite ready for that food yet. What foods, exactly, are you having problems with?

[StrawberryLaray 33]

I think you might be right. Scrambled eggs, tuna w/ a bit of mayo. It's a little better if I mix it w/ avacado but still very uncomfortable. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well. Could that be part of the issue?

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

11 hours ago, StrawberryLaray said:

I think you might be right. Scrambled eggs, tuna w/ a bit of mayo. It's a little better if I mix it w/ avacado but still very uncomfortable. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well. Could that be part of the issue?

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I don't know anything about hernia repairs, but you may still just need very wet foods. I'm still on mostly Soups, myself. But that because of my stomach, not swallowing, per se. If yours hurts with the action of swallowing, maybe you're starting to get damage from acid reflux. Are you taking a ppi?