blockage??

[GR8 1]

Here are some solutions I have copied and pasted from other posts -- for your future use:

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=962 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 722pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 35181" width=962><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 105pt; mso-height-source: userset" height=140><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 105pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=962 height=140 x:str="If you are not fully sliming and hurting, then you have not PB'd. It would have come back up. When I was at my tightest, the burping happen everytime something had problems passing. There are a few things you can try to help break down the bread and help it pass on through, then you will feel better. The first is to sip a bit of pineapple juice. Not a lot or quickly or it will simply back up. Sip it, allow it a bit of time to break things down. Something to do with the acidity. I have not had similar luck with other juices....just pineapple. Then if that doesn't work, and you are seriously stuck....you can buy Papaya Enzyme at GNC or similar stores---health/nutrition shops. It is chewable and is supposed to be not bad tasting, I have never had to use it, the pineapple usually helped....or sent me into a PB....and the issue was resolved that way. Now I have also heard of things causing blockages, that were more difficult to break down than your evil bread. ">If you are not fully sliming and hurting, then you have not PB'd. It would have come back up. When I was at my tightest, the burping happen everytime something had problems passing. There are a few things you can try to help break down the bread and help it pass on through, then you will feel better. The first is to sip a bit of pineapple juice. Not a lot or quickly or it will simply back up. Sip it, allow it a bit of time to break things down. Something to do with the acidity. I have not had similar luck with other juices....just pineapple. Then if that doesn't work, and you are seriously stuck....you can buy Papaya Enzyme at GNC or similar stores---health/nutrition shops. It is chewable and is supposed to be not bad tasting, I have never had to use it, the pineapple usually helped....or sent me into a PB....and the issue was resolved that way. Now I have also heard of things causing blockages, that were more difficult to break down than your evil bread. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Here is another:

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=962 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 722pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 35181" width=962><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 51pt" height=68><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 51pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=962 height=68 x:str="I do not think you will have to resort to this---it is for informational purposes ONLY!!! It is for meat that sticks, or one guy I knew got a grape skin blocking his stoma and used it successfully. It is only the last resort before being unfilled to relieve a blockage. That is liquid meat tenderizer....a tablespoon full is supposed to help eliminate the blockage, and for the couple of people I know who used it----it worked! ">I do not think you will have to resort to this---it is for informational purposes ONLY!!! It is for meat that sticks, or one guy I knew got a grape skin blocking his stoma and used it successfully. It is only the last resort before being unfilled to relieve a blockage. That is liquid meat tenderizer....a tablespoon full is supposed to help eliminate the blockage, and for the couple of people I know who used it----it worked! </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

And one more:

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=962 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 722pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 35181" width=962><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=962 height=17>"To use papaya enzyme to relieve blocked food, try either of these remedies:</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>chewable papya enzyme tablets,available at health food stores</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>directions: Use 1-2 tablets. Chew well</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=962 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 722pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 35181" width=962><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 722pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=962 height=17>unflavored Adolph's Meat Tenderizer powder also contains papya enzyme. Find it in the herb and spice section of most supermarkets.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>directions: Mix 1/2 teaspoon AMT, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 4 oz tap Water.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>Sip slowly over one hour."</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Hart2Hart 0]

Hi folks. I'm new here and this is my very first post. I've researched various bariatric surgeries for over a year and have finally made up my mind to have lapbanding. I go for my initial seminar next month. I'm reading the posts and I've seen the terms "PB'd" and "slimed" a few times. Forgive my ignorance but can someone explain what this stands for? I'll probably feel silly when I hear the explanation. Thank you in advance and BTW, I find all the postings very helpful. Good luck to all!

[sweetnessalk 0]

Has anybody ever had problems eating solid food and be congested in the head. I tried to eat a little bit of food tonight and got bad pain in my chest and kept coughing up and burping up phlem. I am on my second fill and haven't had too many problems up until now. Also, how do you know if the band slips?:help:

[GR8 1]

Has anybody ever had problems eating solid food and be congested in the head. I tried to eat a little bit of food tonight and got bad pain in my chest and kept coughing up and burping up phlem. I am on my second fill and haven't had too many problems up until now. Also, how do you know if the band slips?:help:

I have had congestion recently and took medicine that seems to make the band more restricted than normal. My sinus drain in the back of my throat so the excess drainage has been frustrating with the tighter band as well - similiar to the situation that you described.

Get well soon!

[White06 0]

I get my papaya enzymes (chewables) at Walmart. They are very inexpensive and work great. I take these several times a day. After you have gotten stuck you'll never want it to happen again.

They tastae great too.

[sunflwermin 0]

can anyone give me an idea of how long it takes to dissolve the blockage (meat) once the enzymes are taken? Should I drink liquid with them or not? Thanks!