Experiencing My 1St "stuck" Episode

[mandi0813 3]

Ok I will make my 1 month on Nov 4th. Today I ate broccoli casserole and I'm not sure if something is stuck or what but this is a pain I have not felt before. It kinda hurts to breath and there is a lot of discomfort in my rib. Don't know what to do

[Lannae 46]

usually with stuck will eventually come slime...not always, but yes being stuck can be uncomfortable for sure...to be honest.you will learn what foods you can and can not eat, especially with each fill it may change. I can not eat broccolli unless it is more shredded..Get up and walk, see if that helps..sometimes if you drink something hot it may help loosen things up!! let us know!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Sounds like you are having a stuck episode as they can be very painful. If you can spit it up (not vomiting) do so. Do not try to drink liquids on top or that could be agony. You can try to walk around and if you are "sliming" spit that out as that causes even more pain for me as that builds up. Good luck.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Also, I can eat most anything (broccoli included). I just have to eat slow and take breaks between bites. For future (I know, NO help now) eat slow and take rests between bites after chewing the bejeeezies out of your food (not saying you didn't - but just in case) and if you feel even the slightest discomfort in your chest during eating do not continue eating or drinking until that passes. I have had moments where I feel a slight tightening and feel like I will be fine and take another bite and that one does me in. I hope your discomfort passes soon. It sucks but is a learning lesson in how to use this tool.

[mandi0813 3]

This definitely a learned lesson. Um not sure if it is the cheese or what but i wont be eating it again for a while. I have my heating pad and am drinking no take that back SIPPING some hot tea

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

The good news is for me that when it would pass it was like instant relief where you all of a sudden feel good.

[lassie 247]

pineapple juice really helps and walking around. Also try to burp that also will help it go down. hugs

[donna12 742]

I got stuck on broccoli not too long ago and I was stuck for 5 hrs, it was horrible. Such pain and the slime and PBing to go along with it. I finally threw it up after someone on here suggested sipping some Sprite, only a couple of sips to fizz it out and sure enough it came straight up whatever was lodged. This went on till almost 3 a.m. one night and luckily someone on here was still up to answer me with ideas. Hope you feel better. I got stuck tonight on a chicken sandwich from Wendy's, never again. Don't know if it was the bread or chicken but not again.

[mandi0813 3]

Thank you so much for all the helpful hints. I didn't realize how painful that was. My husband was ready to take me to the e.r. and I prob wld have went had it not been for ur comments. So thank u again :-)

[this sucks 557]

My first stuck episode hurt so much I thought I was going to be calling for a life flight helicopter to rush me to the nearest major medical facility! Remember, chew, chew, chew!

[MiniMi 1,468]

I felt like a

I had swallowed a lit flare and it was stuck half way down burning me alive. Oh god it was terrible!

[Justme9786 50]

As another poster has said, sometimes drinking hot liquids can help...before OR after. I know that sounds contradicting because they say not to drink anything when you're eating, let alone when you're having a stuck feeling, but heating up some really hot tea or coffee and sipping on it for a few minutes has saved me from having to PB many of times.

[Justme9786 50]

Also, to help with not PBing...I suggest staying hydrated throughout the day. I find that I can eat more without getting that stuck feeling if I drink Water all day. Sometimes I'll drink like 8 12oz bottles a day. It really makes a difference.

[this sucks 557]

Another thing that helps when you do get stuck is to do a sort of "chicken dance" move with your left arm. No dancing required, just an up and down movement kind of like a flapping bird. Seems to help get things moving. I never fail to be surprised at the amount of relief I have once the troublesome food passes. I have NEVER been able to get a food back up, so getting it through is the only thing that works.

[Jackie07 5]

What does PBing mean??