Question:
Is it normal to feel like my food just stuck?

I had my by-pass 9 days ago. I am on liquids but it feel like it gets stuck and it gives me a feeling of wanting to burp and I can't.    — newchapter09 (posted on July 1, 2009)

July 1, 2009
Even when you are on liquids, if you drink them to fast, it will give you that "stuck" sensation. Sip them. If you are dealing with this now, simi-solids and solids, will be worse. I had the same problem, but once I slowed down and really paid attention to my eating & drinking habits, my problems went away. I am almost 2 years out (lost 100 lbs.)and still, if I don't pay attention & swallow food to fast, don't chew it to death or swallow one too many bites, I experience the "stuck" sensation. My family is so in tune with my eating habits they now remind me to slow down if it appears I am eating too fast. They don't like to see me miserable and trust me, I am miserable. Basically, the whole purpose of the surgery is to eat less, eat slowly and chew your food well. All said & done, the surgery is so worth it and the weight loss far exceeds the consequences of not paying attention. I have really learned to appreciate food and it's purpose. When I think back prior to surgery, I don't think I even tasted food - I enhaled it! Now that I have said all the above and since I am no doctor, if you do slow down and start sipping your liquids and you still don't have any relief discuss the problem with your WLS doctor.
   — BonnieP

July 2, 2009
I totally agree with the previous answer. I had the good fortune of having two or three hic cups when I had consumed enough early on. Listen to your body!
   — GingerKS

July 2, 2009
I too had that in the beginning. I'm now 6 wks out and it does get better. I agree with the others, eating/drinking too fast increases the discomfort but it's not all due to that. At just 9 days post op you are still swollen inside. Hang in there and sip slowly. You just have to give it time to heal. In a few more weeks you will experience more issues, or as I like to call it, adventures in eating. Progressiving to thicker liquids, purees and then soft foods each brings a new set of trials and frustrations but again, it does get easier and things "smooth" out.
   — Arkin10

July 2, 2009
This also happened to me. It is even worse with solid foods. I am almost 6 months post RNY. Whenever I feel like I am getting full (or even before I feel it) my nose runs, and this is a sure sign I have overeaten.
   — Lyndsay30