purz59 57 Posted November 17, 2015 Today I had part of a grilled chicken breast that was very dry, but ate it anyway. It was two hours ago and I can still feel like it's stuck in my chest. What do others do when this happens, just wait it out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealgirl 56 Posted November 17, 2015 Yep, that and really dry rice, which is why I don't eat rice, Pasta or bread. They all give me that feeling for hours. Not worth it. But hang in there, it'll go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted November 17, 2015 I concur, just wait it out... This is the reason I shy away from meat (for the most part)... It's just not worth the discomfort for hours (or days!!) afterwards... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livvsmum 2,369 Posted November 17, 2015 Walking can help move digestion along for me when something feels "stuck" like that. For me the worst thing is just sitting or laying around and waiting for the feeling to pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted November 17, 2015 honestly if I get something dry, I do have a few sips of Water while I eat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted November 17, 2015 My NUT suggested eating drier meats with gravy. chicken breast can be really dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I've been told that sleevers and lapbanders get stuck for different reasons, the nature of the band being one. Banders walk, which may or may not help you.. I also stretch my torso a bit while stretching my arms straight up overhead. We're advised to cook meats that tend to be dry in gravy/sauce; don't know if that's relevant to sleeves. Having someone pat my back can help, but it feels ludicrous, given the similarity to burping a baby. Edited November 19, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted November 17, 2015 If its been a couple of hours I would have a drink, sip slowly and see if it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted November 17, 2015 I use marinades on my chicken and it always come out nice and moist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downsizingdiva 459 Posted November 17, 2015 IT'S PROBABLY OVER BY NOW BUT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE - WAIT IT OUT, WALK, MOVE AROUND, BUT FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS SACRED DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING!!! MY ONE AND ONLY BOUT WITH meat LIKE THAT I THOUGHT IF I DRANK IT WOULD HELP - I HONESTLY THOUGHT I WAS DYING.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purz59 57 Posted November 17, 2015 I waited it out, and am ok now. I knew that if I drank I would be sick, so didn't try. It finally went down. From now on, no dry meats for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBthinsoon 1,634 Posted November 17, 2015 been there...done that. walking helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) One thing I've done from time to time that wouldn't be recommended by a surgery-practice professional and isn't the best thing: Press my index finger gently on the back of my tongue, just enough so that I can bring up the stuck food gently, i.e., control its expulsion. I do it only if I've been stuck for a long time, am more than merely uncomfortable and sense no sign of auto-correction. If I were sleeved, I probably wouldn't do it until past being fully healed from surgery. P.S. Sometimes people get stuck unnecessarily. Be sure to take small bites and chew the hell out of your food. It's a safeguard and the bonus is getting more flavor. Edited November 18, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites