Stop! Don't take another bite!

[*slim* 2]

Ok, what is your hint? What tells you that you had better not take another bite? I had my first PB the other day, but I don't know if I missed my hint. I didn't feel overly full or stuffed or anything. I was trying to eat slow. I just don't know. Help me figure this out?

[thenume 2]

You may have taken too big of a bite and your food got stuck. My hint is either the full feeling, gurggling sounds from my chest, or tightness across my upper stomach.

[health4life 0]

Slim,

What were you eating when this happened? It could have been caused by something not too band friendly or too much going down at one time. I have almost PB'd by too much, not chewed up good food. I get that deep chest discomfort and then it passes, but I don't like it so I chew, chew, chew.

[*slim* 2]

I was eating a piece of chicken breast tenderloin. I had boiled it so that it wouldn't be dry. I didn't get the chest discomfort. It never left my throat. I did feel gurgling, but only after the bite was stuck in my throat.

[luluc 6]

i have this problem when i go out. at home i measure out my food & use a salad plate always. i have a "one more bite" issue when eating out & i usually feel a bit over stuffed - however i will notice that i get a hiccup & that really is the trigger that i'm DONE. i still take one more bite most times....and it takes FOREVER to get down.

[health4life 0]

Sounds like it wasn't chewed up too good. I am eating a piece of chicken breast right now and if I do not chew it into a puree, I pay dearly. Unfortunately, chicken breast cooked any kind of way is not too band friendly. I have resorted to chicken legs. Try the chewing til it's pureed first before giving Chicken breast up. Good luck to you.

[*slim* 2]

Is there a trick to help it go down instead of up? I tried raising my arms, but since it was in my throat, that did nothing. I tried a sip of Water, but realized too late that was the wrong thing to do. It just gurgled pass the chicken.< /p>

[*slim* 2]

Unfortunately, chicken breast cooked any kind of way is not too band friendly.

I was afraid you were going to say that. I have eaten chicken wings with no problem, but have to admit that I prefer white meat chicken. I guess my tastes are going to have to change if I want to eat chicken.

[health4life 0]

I've not had the problem of getting food stuck in my throat. But when it goes down and feels like it's struggling to go down, I have made the mistake of drinking something and it makes it worse in my opinion. Not quite sure what to do in your case. Sorry I can't be much help.

[luluc 6]

I was afraid you were going to say that. I have eaten chicken wings with no problem, but have to admit that I prefer white meat chicken. I guess my tastes are going to have to change if I want to eat chicken.

i have found chicken thighs much easier to eat. a regular breast HAS to be "wet" like in a stir fry / crockpot / etc. otherwise i'm chewing forever and i really hate doing that.

walking help a "stuck" episode for me....

[*slim* 2]

Thank you for your replies. It helps to have other people that have been there to talk to.

[health4life 0]

We're all in the same boat. We may as well support one another. I so appreciate all the veterans such as luluc. We're trying to get to where she is. Thanks luluc for being an inspiration! They are truly "band" savers! :biggrin:

[Cleo's Mom 257]

I haven't been filled yet. But what I do is buy one of those rotissiere chickens. I remove the skin and cut off the chicken. It is more moist than chicken breasts. I add fat free chicken gravy sometimes then serve with mashed potatoes. Fortunately I have always preferred the dark meat of chicken and turkey. Good luck.

[Lonestar925 0]

Dumb question - but was is "PB"? :biggrin:

I'm scheduled to be banded on 10/30. Starting mushies/liquids today. :wub:

[luluc 6]

We're all in the same boat. We may as well support one another. I so appreciate all the veterans such as luluc. We're trying to get to where she is. Thanks luluc for being an inspiration! They are truly "band" savers! :biggrin:

you are very sweet - but as long as i have this band, i'm learning something new every day!!!!!