ldelay 0 Posted September 10, 2008 I got my first fill a week ago. I had lunch today which consisted of lettuce, raw zukenne and a 1/2 of turkey salad. I ate too fast and was disussing some irrating issues at work while I was doing it. I am dying, my chest hurts, my stomach hurts, I'm bleching but not throwing up. What can I do? My work place doesn't have anywhere I can go and get anything and it's two hours before I get to commute 1 hour home.:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabethdb 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Don't ya just want to stick your finger down your throat and get it over with?? Just kidding. I havent experianced that yet but my doctor told me if you get in trouble with being stuck which sounds like you are, give it a little bit DONT DRINK, and if you do get scared about it go to the hospital to have an unfill to get it to move. Sorry I dont have much advice, but that is what my doctor told me to do in that situation. Maybe you should call your doctor to see what to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizbuff 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Walk, walk, walk around in circles if necessary. I also will stretch my arms over my head and lean left and right trying to squeeze it down. It should eventually go down. I got my 4th fill yesterday and ate mushies at lunch today (kraft mac & cheese). It took about 1/8 of a cup and I got stuck and started sliming. Yuck. Just try to move and stretch as much as you can, but like the other lady said - don't drink. Hope it passes soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted September 10, 2008 See if you can find some pineapple juice, Sometimes this helps. Otherwise your gonna have to stick it out. DO NOT THROW UP if you can help it , that's what causes slilps. ( I know the other poster was kidding ) But some people do that . Just fyi , on your way home stop and get some papaya enzymes at walgreens next time you get stuck eat 2 or 4 of them , they work for some people to get them unstuck the pine appel juice can do the same thing . HTH Mindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katarina 0 Posted September 10, 2008 I know somebody said don't drink... but it happened to me last night.. a few sips of HOT tea helped. I've heard heat will slight open the band a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted September 10, 2008 I know somebody said don't drink... but it happened to me last night.. a few sips of HOT tea helped. I've heard heat will slight open the band a little Heat opens the band up BEFORE you eat . Your not suppose to drink if your stuck . The ONLY TIME i have felt like I was gonna die I Drank something when i was stuck . I literally felt like i was gonna sufficate. If you try the pineapple juice take a VERY Small sip. I recommend the Papaya enzymes first though . I really do not recommend drinking when your stuck it can make it MUCH MUCH Worse. If your band is tight and you want to try to open it up , warm liquids help before eaitng ! Mindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katarina 0 Posted September 10, 2008 All I'm saying is I did it last night - I took 2 small sips of hot tea (AFTER) and I was fine within 5 minutes, no throw-ups, not worse, better! I know the pineapple or papaya is preferred but it sounded like she was a couple hours from that option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted September 10, 2008 All I'm saying is I did it last night - I took 2 small sips of hot tea (AFTER) and I was fine within 5 minutes, no throw-ups, not worse, better! I know the pineapple or papaya is preferred but it sounded like she was a couple hours from that option. Drinking works for some . Do what you think will work Mindy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazie 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Someone on here said they were told by the er room to take extra virgin olive oil. Haven't had to try it yet, but I will get some to have here for emergencies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie_C 9 Posted September 10, 2008 Just leaning over a sink can help me sometimes, especially if I am sliming. Other than that, you just have to wait it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted September 10, 2008 Someone on here said they were told by the er room to take extra virgin olive oil. Haven't had to try it yet, but I will get some to have here for emergencies. EWW I dont know if i can stomach that !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLC223 0 Posted September 10, 2008 So many of you said that you aren't supposed to drink if you get stuck. Yikes-that is what I have been doing and I get relief relatively quickly. Why are you not supposed to drink:confused:? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coltonwade 27 Posted September 10, 2008 So many of you said that you aren't supposed to drink if you get stuck. Yikes-that is what I have been doing and I get relief relatively quickly. Why are you not supposed to drink:confused:? If you have really good restriction there is no place for the liquid to go and the liquid sort of compacts the food . It makes it MUCH Worse and will probably make you throw up. When it happened to me my husband ran into the room , he thought i was choking and i thought i was dying . It was VERY Painful , MUCH MUCH worse than just being stuck ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipriss77 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Just leaning over a sink can help me sometimes, especially if I am sliming. Other than that, you just have to wait it out. Hi, I hear the word "sliming" what do you guys mean by that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie_C 9 Posted September 11, 2008 Hi, I hear the word "sliming" what do you guys mean by that? It's very thick saliva that comes up when something is stuck. I'm not exactly sure what causes it, but it can be pretty gross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites