Question:
Did anyone else have pain w/ EVERYTHING they ate- liquid, mush, etc.

I am adhering to my diet 11 days post op and eating pureed the consistency of applesauce, but everything I swallow seems to hit a "tender spot". It isn't a matter of too much, its with the first bite and every bite. I am starting to be afraid to eat. The pain is somewhat intense but goes away quickly. Is this just part of the process??? Thanks    — Leigh S. (posted on December 17, 2002)

December 17, 2002
I don't have an answer for you, but I have the same problem. I am 1 month out and everything including water feels like I am swallowing broken glass. it goes away quickly, but hurts while it is here. I am interested in finding out why also. Joan
   — Joan H.

December 17, 2002
I have been having the same problem i am almost 6 weeks out and it is getting better i can drink now some more without the pain. I think it is just the areas healing. I ask the nurses and they didnt have an answer for me. so if anyone has an explaination we would all love to hear it.
   — terri R.

December 17, 2002
It might be gas. Try eating smaller bites, because you might be ingesting too much air. Also over the counter Tagamet might help. I'm almost nine months out, and it still hurts if I over eat. My doctor was only having us eat liquids the first month. It could be your body just isn't ready for more yet. If this problem continues consult your doctor. Could be a more serious problem. Leigh
   — Leigh P.

December 17, 2002
I am 6 weeks post op today and everything i eat hurts too. I can eat anything from mashed potatoes to meat and it hurts until i throw it up and i don't dare try to drink for at least an hour or more after or it really hurts!!I'm lookin for help to. Thanks
   — Jean K.

December 17, 2002
Drinking a small swallow of water before eating a bite helped me during that stage.
   — Darlene P.

December 17, 2002
I had that experience the first week and ended up doubled over with pain one evening. I had what they call a herniated intestine or a kink in my intestine....making it hard for food to seep through and causing pain. They went back in lap to fix it and I spent a week in the hospital. I am 100% better and felt better as soon as I was able to drink/eat again. Please think about having this checked! Look on my profile for more details.
   — missmollyk

December 17, 2002
Leigh, I had this too. It started about 2 weeks post-op just when I thought I was getting out of the woods. I had one day where I couldn't eat OR drink my stomach hurt so bad. I called my doctor and spoke with him personally about this. He told me that my stomach was still healing just like my scars. That when I ate or drank it hit my healing stomach and it was normal for it to hurt (I called it "cramping" if this is the same thing you're experiencing). I am now 7 weeks post-op and have just started noticing no pain. It takes several weeks for this to go away. It really sucks but...it will go away.
   — Vicki R.

December 17, 2002
I'm surprised that nobody suggested the possibility of a stricture. That is the way mine started and by 2.5 weeks I was throwing up everything. If it continues/gets worse, please be seen for this. Read my profile for more info on strictures.
   — Cheri M.