salome000 0 Posted October 21, 2008 I just posted this on another thread...I read on this board where a bander used the yoga position 'downward facing dog' and it moved the food down immediately. I did it with gas pains and it worked like a charm. I'm hoping someone can let us know that it worked again with stuck food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 I just posted this on another thread...I read on this board where a bander used the yoga position 'downward facing dog' and it moved the food down immediately. I did it with gas pains and it worked like a charm. I'm hoping someone can let us know that it worked again with stuck food.< /div> How exactly do you do a downward facing dog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites luluc 6 Posted October 21, 2008 hey slim: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites *slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks luluc. I can see how that position would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Donna113 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites *slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? I think that is what they want.:biggrin: I would only try this is I can't get it to go in the other direction. I hope, thought, to never have to use any of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites luluc 6 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? gotta tell ya - though i love yoga; that would be the LAST position i would choose when stuck. i feel i have to tilt my head up and stand up & walk.....i've left hubby at the bar for dinner many times to walk outside to work the stuck episode.:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Donna113 2 Posted October 21, 2008 I know exactly what you mean. I walk around and take deep breaths to try and relax. So far, 5 minutes is about the longest episode I've had. It only happens when I forget to chew, chew, chew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites *slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 gotta tell ya - though i love yoga; that would be the LAST position i would choose when stuck.i feel i have to tilt my head up and stand up & walk.....i've left hubby at the bar for dinner many times to walk outside to work the stuck episode.:biggrin: See, that is what I am scared of. I am so afraid of getting stuck in public. My episode didn't last long, but it moved really quickly out. I would never have been able to make it to a bathroom at work that quickly. I would have spit up on myself or something equally as gross. I really want to learn to avoid it all together. I know that is wishful thinking on my part, but a girl can dream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites luluc 6 Posted October 21, 2008 See, that is what I am scared of. I am so afraid of getting stuck in public.. i have "first" bite issues most times & i also appear tight in social settings. 9/10 a stuck episode is me not paying attention to what i'm eating or how much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Irish76 0 Posted October 21, 2008 I walk around with shoulders and back as straight as possible and lift my hands into the air as if stretching....reach real high. That seems to help me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christy229 0 Posted October 21, 2008 I was banded last Wednesday and I have already eaten mashed potatoes, very thin shaved turkey, and I have chewed very very well until it's almost like swallowing liquid. Is this O.K.??? I was feeling so weak that I started eating a little more solid food, but chewing very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites *slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 I was banded last Wednesday and I have already eaten mashed potatoes, very thin shaved turkey, and I have chewed very very well until it's almost like swallowing liquid. Is this O.K.??? I was feeling so weak that I started eating a little more solid food, but chewing very well. That is a question best answered by your doctor. I wouldn't eat any more solid food until you talk to him. Eating solid food makes your stomach churn which can cause the sutures in your stomach holding the band to tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JennBand08 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Christy, I was just reading another post and they went off on a newbie for doing this. I am not going to go off on you, but I would go back to liquids or whatever stage you are supposed to be on. There are guidelines for a reason, eating solids to soon can do serious damage to your band. And the damage might not be apparent for months down the line. Please try to be more careful. If you are feeling weak, call your doctors office and ask them what you can have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Register a new account Sign in Already have an account? Sign in here. Sign In Now Sign in to follow this Followers 16
*slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks luluc. I can see how that position would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? I think that is what they want.:biggrin: I would only try this is I can't get it to go in the other direction. I hope, thought, to never have to use any of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luluc 6 Posted October 21, 2008 Let me know if it works. It seems counter intuitive, I mean wouldn't that make the food come back up? gotta tell ya - though i love yoga; that would be the LAST position i would choose when stuck. i feel i have to tilt my head up and stand up & walk.....i've left hubby at the bar for dinner many times to walk outside to work the stuck episode.:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted October 21, 2008 I know exactly what you mean. I walk around and take deep breaths to try and relax. So far, 5 minutes is about the longest episode I've had. It only happens when I forget to chew, chew, chew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 gotta tell ya - though i love yoga; that would be the LAST position i would choose when stuck.i feel i have to tilt my head up and stand up & walk.....i've left hubby at the bar for dinner many times to walk outside to work the stuck episode.:biggrin: See, that is what I am scared of. I am so afraid of getting stuck in public. My episode didn't last long, but it moved really quickly out. I would never have been able to make it to a bathroom at work that quickly. I would have spit up on myself or something equally as gross. I really want to learn to avoid it all together. I know that is wishful thinking on my part, but a girl can dream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luluc 6 Posted October 21, 2008 See, that is what I am scared of. I am so afraid of getting stuck in public.. i have "first" bite issues most times & i also appear tight in social settings. 9/10 a stuck episode is me not paying attention to what i'm eating or how much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irish76 0 Posted October 21, 2008 I walk around with shoulders and back as straight as possible and lift my hands into the air as if stretching....reach real high. That seems to help me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christy229 0 Posted October 21, 2008 I was banded last Wednesday and I have already eaten mashed potatoes, very thin shaved turkey, and I have chewed very very well until it's almost like swallowing liquid. Is this O.K.??? I was feeling so weak that I started eating a little more solid food, but chewing very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*slim* 2 Posted October 21, 2008 I was banded last Wednesday and I have already eaten mashed potatoes, very thin shaved turkey, and I have chewed very very well until it's almost like swallowing liquid. Is this O.K.??? I was feeling so weak that I started eating a little more solid food, but chewing very well. That is a question best answered by your doctor. I wouldn't eat any more solid food until you talk to him. Eating solid food makes your stomach churn which can cause the sutures in your stomach holding the band to tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennBand08 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Christy, I was just reading another post and they went off on a newbie for doing this. I am not going to go off on you, but I would go back to liquids or whatever stage you are supposed to be on. There are guidelines for a reason, eating solids to soon can do serious damage to your band. And the damage might not be apparent for months down the line. Please try to be more careful. If you are feeling weak, call your doctors office and ask them what you can have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
