Question:
Does anyone feel like they can feel all of the liquid they have swallowed all the way

Is it a little dicomforting?    — Elizabeth P. (posted on July 1, 2002)

July 1, 2002
You mean feel the liquid go through the lower part of your new tummy? Yeah, I get that all the time. It's just something you get used to... It's good to know it's going through, but it made me wonder if my stoma was getting too big! It isn't/wasn't though... my doc said it is a pretty normal occurance among most RNY-ers. :~)
   — Sharon M. B.

July 1, 2002
Oh My Goodness...I think that is the COOLEST feeling!!! When I drink cold water, especially when i drink it fast, I can feel it go down past my belly button!! It kinda tickles!! It is really normal, don't worry.
   — Vicki L.

July 1, 2002
hi. I completely know what you mean. how far post-op are you? I am over 4 weeks. I don't know if it went away or I got used to it, but I barely notice it anymore, unless something is really cold. I think you'll get used to it. but it was annoying at first! :)
   — Lezlie Y.

July 1, 2002
YES! I thought that was strange too, but thats the way I feel as well. Especially with water or anything thats cold. It doesn't seem as bad with room temp liquids.
   — emilyfink