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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.

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Interesting I haven't heard that before. If you try them let me know how it works out for you.

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I also read pineapple juices works that would be easier to find

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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 :)

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yep, Vitamin aisle at Walmart is where i found mine! haven't tried them yet, knock on wood!

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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?

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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!

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Thanks for the FYI. Im sure this info will come in handy in the future. Right now im still on the liquid stage.

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