Question:
1 week post-op - pain swallowing pudding
I have been diligently sticking to mostly pure liquids but today decided to try some fat free/sugar free pudding. When I try to swallow it I get severe pain and it feels like something is stuck. It hurts for several minutes. Anyone else experience this and did I make a mistake having the surgery? Does anyone have regrets about having the surgery? I was fine until this pain today. It happened 2 times and both after eating the pudding. I am petrified to move into a different stage. — suegee936 (posted on May 10, 2011)
May 10, 2011
It might be to thick for you being just 1 week out..try mixing in a little
milk to thin it out a bit..my Dr made me wait 2 weeks PO to have anything
but liquids..but after the pre op diet and the Post op diet you are ready
to put anything in your mouth that isn't drinkable! Lol! Just remember to
go slow and take small bites..easier said than done but the pain you are
feeling is a reminder! Good luck and congrats on your surgery!! :D
— oooashamaleyooo
May 10, 2011
I can't imagine eating anything other than liquids that early. I'm 1 yr and
4 months out and still rarely eat anything other than soup (too
uncomfortable). The less you push yourself to eat, the less chance of
stretching out your new stomach. I'm down 142 lbs and working out several
times a week. I feel great ! At this point snacks for me are fruit or smart
food popcorn (which is honestly my food of choice).. don't rush it.. it's
your mind wanting to eat .. but if your tummy is telling you that you
aren't hungry.. RESIST THE URGE ! Good luck- Karen
— KQinNC
May 10, 2011
Well, here goes my two cents. YOU need to follow whatever your DR told you
to eat. I must have the best surgeon in the world, because he gave me a
book with every stage of food I should eat and a complete guide for
vitamins, food, exercise, etc.
I was not allowed to eat pudding a week out. I believe I was only on
protein shakes. Recall, if you had RNY, you need to heal.
Call your DR.
— FSUMom
May 10, 2011
Pudding would be in the puree category. I was told to stick to liquids for
11 days post op.
— Muggs
May 11, 2011
Sorry, but it's just too soon. I promise you that it will be better later
in the game. I agree with the person that said it is your mind wanting
this and not your stomach. The mind is the hardest thing to change because
it did not get to have the surgery. Your mind will slowly evolve into the
new transition. Be patient, it's just part of the process.
— EsmeAnna
May 11, 2011
Try calling your doctor are you taking your gas pills? They are a must. I
been 1 year post don't give up. Attend support groups if they offer them. I
have lost 147 lbs. I wear a size 10 from 26it's well worth it. Just follow
the rules and stick to them.
— valadezboys3
August 24, 2011
I am 1 week out and had the same feeling and it was not with pudding but
plain liquids, but I had swelling after my surgery and spent my week in the
hospital because no liquids would go through.
— LadyTaurus13
October 13, 2011
I am 1 week post op too, and I get that same feeling Everytime I drink
broth, cream of chicken soup, water, and I don't understand why, what gets
me through, is thinking about the light at the end of the tunnel, losing
weight!
— mscapricorn1963
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