What do you do when you're stuck?

[MookNana 61]

Still pre-op, so I have no idea what "stuck" feels like, but the idea freaks me out and I realized I have no idea what I'm supposed to do when it happens.

What do you do when you're stuck? What tips and tricks work for you?

How do you know you're OK again afterwards and how long should you wait after a "stuck" episode before eating again?

Thanks SO much for any help!

[dee257 1,516]

yes being stuck hurts ! For the most part I think all you can do is wait it out....some times I can bend at the waist over the porcelain throne and what ever is there will come right up.....well not right up takes a few hard burps.....I find lettuce and veggie skins are a sure thing I get stuck on right now....so I try to avoid them....but for me them sticks hurt the most.....and I just have to wait it out....the pain will surly make you think before you eat fast or something with skin again......I love my band !

[KAATNS 1,473]

I park my behind in front of the potty and wait. I can typically bring up whatever is stuck pretty quickly and then I move on. Live and learn, no biggie. Best wishes!

[2muchfun 8,927]

I was stuck earlier today. Takes me about 45-60 minutes for the food to break down enough to pass through the stoma

[olliensys 53]

My surgeon said to drink hot lemon Water.< /p>

[B-52 7,113]

I sip Water while standing over the toilet...the Water hasd no where to go and will come right back up...usually brings what is in the pouch with it....

I have a lot of people in one of my support groups that carry Papaya Enzyme with them were ever they go....

Getting stuck has never hurt, for me, and I did not freak out about it...it is all part of thr learning curve....

In the beginning, I have gotten stuck as much as 2-3 times a day untill I got it through my thick head I needed to change my ways and get rid of the old habits...for the rest of my life....

When one gets stuck, one has to ask if it is becaause off the band, or is it because of the person not eating correctly...the band is going to bring about change...and I hear all the time where an individual will get stuck, freak out, and get a unfil...and all the while it is really because they are fighting change....sadly, for these people, success is going to be very difficult...

I do not, and have not gotten stuck for over 2 years, and now live a "New Normal" lifestyle....which is very litlle food, and less often, completely removing certain foods from my life forever....and taking on a new nutritional standard....

The end results is indescribable....

[merryKerry 44]

I sip Water while standing over the toilet...the Water hasd no where to go and will come right back up...usually brings what is in the pouch with it....

I have a lot of people in one of my support groups that carry Papaya Enzyme with them were ever they go....

Getting stuck has never hurt' date=' for me, and I did not freak out about it...it is all part of thr learning curve....

In the beginning, I have gotten stuck as much as 2-3 times a day untill I got it through my thick head I needed to change my ways and get rid of the old habits...for the rest of my life....

When one gets stuck, one has to ask if it is becaause off the band, or is it because of the person not eating correctly...the band is going to bring about change...and I hear all the time where an individual will get stuck, freak out, and get a unfil...and all the while it is really because they are fighting change....sadly, for these people, success is going to be very difficult...

I do not, and have not gotten stuck for over 2 years, and now live a "New Normal" lifestyle....which is very litlle food, and less often, completely removing certain foods from my life forever....and taking on a new nutritional standard....

The end results is indescribable....[/quote']

I agree... I am 3 weeks post band... I got stuck once...my own fault. I forgot to chew properly...it was more uncomfortable than hurt... And I went to the toilet and bent over.... I don't like being sick so it was good reminder to me that I now have my band and a learning curve and I have used the experience as such...we all learn. And for me it was the hard way lol....

[Marycusa29 60]

I read on another post. That when they got stuck she took two spoons of coconut oil and it helped make it go down. I thought that was handy in an emergency.

[sp1991 5]

Still pre-op' date=' so I have no idea what "stuck" feels like, but the idea freaks me out and I realized I have no idea what I'm supposed to do when it happens.

What do you do when you're stuck? What tips and tricks work for you?

How do you know you're OK again afterwards and how long should you wait after a "stuck" episode before eating again?

Thanks SO much for any help![/quote']

It just feels like a big burp brewing, I find slowly slipping Water helps unblock my band

[sp1991 5]

I find sipping Water slowly well help force food through, but when that fails bring it up is the only option leaving food stuck not only causes pain but can cause damage. I shove my fingers down and force myself to bring it up when this happens

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

15 months post op and not stuck once

i was told and read alot about taking small bites, chewing alot and going slow/taking my time eating..scares me also and do not want to experience it......if/when it does, will try to remain calm.......and def call aj and jeannie and beg for help