How Long Does A "stuck" Last?

[success150 12]

_{Cocobean, i didn't have food stuck that long but everytime I ate something even if is was just some soggy eggs, it got stuck. it didn't go down and i had to go cough it up. so i had to do liquids for that extra month or so. i too had a hernia repair and my doctor said that was part of the problem. once the swelling went down from that i guess, i was all good then. bread is a no no, i have found that i can eat it toasted with a little butter though. and i sure do miss it. I am 7 months post opt and i can't tell you how good i feel. I lost 33 pounds, so far. i haven't had any fills or adjustments. sometimes i still have the stuck stuff, like the other day i was eating somethning and i had to stop and go cough it up because it wouldn't go down but the key here is to chew, chew, chew,. no drinking while u eat. if i don't do anything else right i got that part locked down. well good luck with everything.}

[Cocoabean 430]

@Success,

Gotcha, that sounds like it was a very rough time. Congrats on your losses so far! Way to go! I hear that a hernia repair can make post-op a bigger challenege.

I am glad to hear you are getting it all figured out.

[Patsfan80 0]

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any Fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of Water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

[Patsfan80 0]

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any Fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of Water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

[Grider 92]

might want to add some gatorade to that sip. and malox to maybe calm the tummy area. Hope it does down soon/

[Grider 92]

Since I started this post.I have been on tuna and crab salad Soups etc-so far- so good..,,, think the chicken might have to just GO or make it boiled n shredded- along with the coffee. It is a learning process to see what fits the shoe for sure.

[Cocoabean 430]

I am having a real issue with things getting stuck. Just when I think I have it figured out something else triggers it. I was at the ER at my local hospital this morning hoping to have some saline removed. The doctor on call could not get any Fluid out of the band and suggested that I wait until monday to see my surgeon. I am home sipping little bits of Water and am hoping that I do not get dehydrated and have to go back for an IV. Anybody have any suggestions.

Did you contact your surgeon's office? Sometimes the surgeon will meet you at the ER or at the office to do an unfill. Tell the surgeon's service you are having problems getting liquid down, and that you've been to the ER--they failed in an attempt to unfill you.

[success150 12]

Hello Pats, I am so sorry that you are going through this issue. I know how u feel. The only thing you can do is continue to sip as much Water as you can to keep from getting dehydrated, but i'm afraid that the only person who can help you is your doctor. He may have to do another EEG to see if something has gotten caught in the band . Best of luck to you and God Bless.