nursemarti 1 Posted June 8, 2012 Find papaya enzymes at so I can Keep some on hand in case I get stuck. I've read on here that drinking them helps???? Getting my first fill June 11 and I'm worried about getting stuck or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilikebunnies 48 Posted June 8, 2012 Interesting I haven't heard that before. If you try them let me know how it works out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeAna N 229 Posted June 8, 2012 I also read pineapple juices works that would be easier to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muelle 64 Posted June 8, 2012 Papya enzymes are found in the Vitamin isle. They are really inexpensive and work well. I have seen the pineapple juice advice as well, but havent' tried that. Good luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustDoIt130 369 Posted June 8, 2012 yep, Vitamin aisle at Walmart is where i found mine! haven't tried them yet, knock on wood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didixo 8 Posted June 8, 2012 Find papaya enzymes at so I can Keep some on hand in case I get stuck. I've read on here that drinking them helps???? Getting my first fill June 11 and I'm worried about getting stuck or something. What are these supposed to be good for? and the pineapple juice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeAna N 229 Posted June 8, 2012 from what I read they help when you get stuck(the food is not moving through the band easily) it helps the food breakdown and move through. Most people get stuck if the food is really dry, they are eating too fast and not chewing fully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockieBarbie09 9 Posted June 10, 2012 What are these supposed to be good for? and the pineapple juice? My nurse described them as working as a "grinder" to help food pass thru. They are less then 5.00 at Walmart for 180ct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon318 6 Posted June 10, 2012 My nurse described them as working as a "grinder" to help food pass thru. They are less then 5.00 at Walmart for 180ct I haven't gotten to that point yet, as I havn't had my first fill yet. But out of curiosity, is it taken as a preventive measure or only after you feel like the food is stuck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockieBarbie09 9 Posted June 10, 2012 I took one just to see what it taste like, its chewable & basically almost melts in your mouth as you chew. I believe its just for when things get stuck. My nurse told me to take 2 if it happens once I start reg food Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyof4 95 Posted June 10, 2012 I was banded on May 21 and have not had my first fill yet (anxious to get some restriction!). I made the mistake of taking a small bite of my daughter's steak sandwich, chewed it really well and it got stuck. It felt like a golf ball lodged in my chest just above the stomach. I used one of the papaya enzyme pills and felt much better witin about 15 minutes. I got them at my local natural Vitamin shop. Nothing like a bit of pain to remind me not to have steak sandwiches anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didixo 8 Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks for the FYI. Im sure this info will come in handy in the future. Right now im still on the liquid stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites