Advice!!! Lap Band Stuck....

[khath0620 20]

I need advice....

How long should I wait before I call the doctor? I have been feeling stuck for about 2 hours now. I have "slimed" quite a few times and am still feeling pressure in my chest/stomach. I had microwaved a piece of salmon from last night and apparently it isn't going down (or up for that matter)! I have been slightly stuck before but it hasn't lasted this long in the past....

Thanks,

Katie

[Cazzy 725]

i have felt stuck for 5 to 6 hours a couple of times, and salmon was also the problem i eat a lot of fish and now i poach salmon, its much softer and easier to eat. You might find its better to go on mushy or liquid after a stuck episode just to let your tummy recover as it can get a little swollen after getting stuck. I cant really advise u to call the doc or not , that decision is yours, all i can say is its rare that stuck episodes lead to medical intervention .. hope that helps and hopefully u wont be stuck too much longer !

[Meduseld 29]

I can't say whether or not you should call the doctor, but the best advice I can give you now is to stand up, maybe do some jump and jacks and try to keep your body in an upright position. It helps it go down easier.

I also heard pineapple juice helps.

Best of luck to you!

[khath0620 20]

Ended up getting unfilled which, of course makes me sad BUT, on the otherside of the coin, I am SO much more comfortable now. I have heard home remedies like cola, meat tenderizer and Water, pineapple juice, hot tea with lemon, and several finger down the throat. I can always get re-adjusted at the end of next week so, as always, I will live and learn. Now I know reheated microwave salmon IS NOT my friend. I am going to take it easy for a few days with solids. Thanks for the advice!!!

Katie