Question:
Why does it hurt to eat???

I will be 4 weeks post-op on October 1. I had Lap RNY on September 3 and am now on a pureed diet. EVERYTHING I eat seems to hurt my pouch. Even water hurts. I am NOT gulping, I chew everything that needs chewing to a pulp and I haven't eaten anything that I know could hurt me. Will this pain ever go away??? Also, will I always have to chew my food to a pulp before swallowing or does the eating process get better over time. I'm feeling very discouraged and am starting to have regrets. Any information would be greatly appreciated.    — Shannon M. (posted on October 2, 2002)

September 28, 2002
you could call your doctor and see if this is normal, but keep in mind your pouch is healing.
   — sandra M.

September 28, 2002
I would call the doctor if I were you. I had open RNY and never experienced that kind of pain except when I didn't chew well enough or over ate and then I threw it up and it was ok. You will need to chew well for the rest of your life - maybe not quite as much as now but chewing is definitely part of the package.
   — Patty_Butler