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Popsicles & jello pain

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MK Knight

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So whenever I eat popsicles and jello it’s makes me burp or a slight pain that quickly goes away. Am I eating the popsicle too fast and what’s going on with the jello? Ugh !!!!
 
MK Knight said:
So whenever I eat popsicles and jello it’s makes me burp or a slight pain that quickly goes away. Am I eating the popsicle too fast and what’s going on with the jello? Ugh !!!!
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Hi MK- I am guessing that you just had surgery since you are in the jello, popsicle, clear liquid stage? The operation involves air being pumped into our body cavity to allow for easier access for the doctor. That air takes a while to resolve. Gulping food is also a source of excess air. I am in my 11th week post op and I burp a lot after meals whether I eat fast or slow. My doctor said that it would get better. Check back with your doc if it keeps bothering you.
 
I HAVE THE SAME ISSUEE!!! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! Good news is nothing is wrong. I am almost 6 yrs post sleeve and still to this day have this issue. I have spoken with the doc and also nutritionist and it is from the juice/saliva that is being created from the Popsicle and jello which is from water mixed with your own salivation it is draining into your espohagus and stomach creating air like pockets. Similar to drinking from a straw would do. I have this same issue with super juicy chewing gum or Starburst that create a lot of saliva. This has never stopped, improved or gone away for me so I can't say it gets better. You learn to live with it and it does become less painful as you heal if you are recent post-op. Good luck to you and don't worry this is just something you learn to live with!
 
MK Knight said:
Omg ! Thanks so much for they feedback. I was just surprised and when I talk to the doctor they just keep asking me do I eat the popsicle to fast and I’m like no, I don’t think so!!!!
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Yes, I don't believe it has anything to do with speed of eating. I only notice it with super juicy things like popsicles, jello, starbursts and things that create a lot of salivation. It does suck but I promise you learn to live with it just deal. Once you are totally healed you will end up just burping alot and it wont be "painful" or any discomfort really at all. Just a small air pocket feelings is all. Best of luck to you!
 
NicoleY said:
Yes, I don't believe it has anything to do with speed of eating. I only notice it with super juicy things like popsicles, jello, starbursts and things that create a lot of salivation. It does suck but I promise you learn to live with it just deal. Once you are totally healed you will end up just burping alot and it wont be "painful" or any discomfort really at all. Just a small air pocket feelings is all. Best of luck to you!
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So awesome that you had an explanation Nicole, this is what having support is all about. :)
 
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