air bubbles and food

Hi I am 24 days post op and I am almost at the end of the pureed stage in 6 days I can go to the progression phase BUT I can't seem to get cream of wheat or creamed potato in without having a problem. I feel like after I eat anything that is thicker then a protien shake that it causes me the need to burp and usually I throw the food back out. It is a horrible feeling It feels like the food gets stuck then backs up my esopagus and comes back out. Has any one else experienced this problem?? It isn't fun and I don't know what to do It makes me not want to eat or else I need to be burped like a Baby? Any Ideas?

Hi, are you eating small bites and taking your time in between the bites?  Maybe you need to thin them out a little more.  I know if I take too large a bite or eat too fast sometimes I feel like the food gets stuck.  Hopefully things will get better for you especially since you are getting close to going on solid foods again.  Take care.

Sherry

Thanks Sherry I thought I was taking small slow bites but i will have to pay closer attention, I keep thinking that if I can't get mashed potatoes or refied beens in me how am I going to progress to solids?? Thanks for the reply

Have you tried thinning them out a little?  You may want to call your surgeon's office and let them know...they might have some good suggestions for you.  Best of luck!  :)

Thanks for all the suggestions I will give anthing a try I dont think I am but I will make sure to pay attention to that. I am known to be a very quiet person? But thanks anyway it is worth checking

I know this sounds weitd, but are you talking while you eat?  That causes you to swallow more air and will cause the symptons you are describing.  Of course you should call the surgeon's office to make sure.