Pain after PB

suzannety · February 21, 2008

Okay, lucky me...I had my first PB today. Luckily for me I was alone in the car. It was well deserved though. I got a kid's meal from BK, took the meat patty off the bun and ate half of it. Good girl! Wait...the onion rings. First one went down okay, second one too, third one...not so good. But, I keep going like the trooper I am and soon they are all gone in a matter of a couple of minutes. Granted, it was a kids meal so there weren't many, but I thought I was going to die!!!! I sat in the Kohl's parking lot making up my last will and testiment in my head while I SLOWLY DIED in my car!!!! When the PB happened, I was happy. I was even happier with the second and a little put off by the third, but at least I assumed I would live. Well, that was about 6 hours ago and I hurt! Really, I hurt. Is this normal? If so, it works because even after 6 hours the thought of putting food in my mouth sickens me.

Elisabethsew · February 21, 2008

Yes, it is normal to have pain afterwards and many surgeons advise 24 hours of liquids after an episode like you describe followed by 24 hours of a soft diet. Warm liquids might help. I hope you feel better.

tmarie07 · February 21, 2008

Suzanne - I totally understand! When I had my first PB, I had to check to make sure I could still breathe thru the pain and mouth watering waiting for it come back up! Once I confirmed I wasnt going to die, it was just the waiting for it to end!

As horrible as it is, and as much as try to avoid them as much as possible, it sure is a great wake up call to pay attention to what and how you are eating!

Definately eat only liquids or soft foods for at least 24 hours after - that is once you decide to eat again! And sadly, we all do. LOL.

Tina