Question:
Three months post-op and I get pain from eating the first bite or two. Today, I had

no breakfast, but ate half a protein bar during the morning. Lunch--two bites of food and then pain. Anyone have this problem or any recommendation?    — Mary N. (posted on March 14, 2002)

March 14, 2002
hi....just a few ideas thrown your way... maybe your throat etc is to dry for the bar to go down smoothly possibly take smaller bites or just before you eat di what i do and exchange the last glass of water pre dinner from cold water that tightens the throat to warm water i find that my throat is more relaxed as the first few bites are hell for me and tried to soidier on nut couldnt then i tried the warm water and it helped... hope it helps you to....
   — Rachel F.

March 15, 2002
Mary, I am only 5 weeks out but had the same problem for several weeks. Every bite or drink brought the pain in the chest. Eventually I was able to eat 2 or 3 bites before I felt the pain. I think its just a matter of my pouch healing. But by 3 months I would think that that would be subsiding. My doctor once suggested that bacteria in the pouch or an ulcer could cause it and that if mine didn't clear up, he may want to prescribe some anti-biotics. Check with your doctor.
   — Cindy R.