Dysphagia

[mamapanda727 2]

Hey all I'm about a week post op things are finally feeling better except for when I swallow...anything....liquid, Protein, Jello, popsicle it hurts and then I burp...is this normal?

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[GradyCat 3,695]

Sounds pretty normal for just a week post-op. Remember, they had a tube down your throat during surgery. You're still healing. Eat slowly, allowing less air to formulate. Sip, sip, sip your Water all day long.

[learn2cook 589]

That may be why some programs say no straws? The sore throat is normal like GradyCat said.

[lizonaplane 1,613]

I don't think the sore throat is from the tube if you are already a week out; that usually resolves in a day or so.

I think what's more likely is that you're taking sips/swallows that are too big or too frequent. I would SLOW DOWN and see if that helps.

The burping/hiccupping happens to me when I eat too much or too fast, in addition to the throat pain, which did get better.

Let us know how it goes!