Oh Boy

[bcarlton78 0]

Just had my first fill and now i ate a couple pieces of chicken and i think it is stuck i feel like i need to throw up but all that comes up is foamy wht stuff. is the normal?

[Cocoabean 430]

Welcome to the world of slime :rolleyes2:

Once the food passes or comes up, you should feel much better. In the mean time, walking helps the pain.

Many say that sipping pineapple juice helps to break the food down to help it go through. After a bad sticking episode, I take it easy for a day or two and go with Protein shakes and liquids.

If it continues, call your doctor. I had a fill two weeks ago and have gotten food stuck three times. I just had half of that fill removed. I feel much better now.

Take care,

Denise

[judy2291 0]

You ate a couple of pieces of chicken? Oh my, you really are stuck, aren't you? Well, I could say a lot about why this happened but the important thing right now is to get it up, because it's probably not going to all go down.

Whatever happens, and you'll probably gag it up, try not to throw up from your stomach! You're probably a newly banded patient and you want to avoid doing anything that may cause it to slip.

Good luck,

Judy

Edited November 7, 2008 by judy2291

[kgloverii 0]

Try the yoga move downward facing dog... Works for me every time.

[bcarlton78 0]

Thanks for the advise, The chicken did come up eventually. I did however make the mistake of eating about 2 bites of a banana because i was now hungry. ooops. That was a mistake. Same thing again....

[luvliquid 0]

The first 2 days after a fill is best to stay on liquids. Its not so good for the band to vomit all the time.

[judy2291 0]

I agree. Liquids are the safest route after a fill. But you've also got to learn to slow down and chew well. Very small bites that you chew until they're a liquid state. Try a baby spoon. Bites of food should be that small.

Most people gulp their food. Chewing at least 50 times before swallowing is very hard to learn but if you choke enough times, you'll eventually get tired of barfing.

I'm really concerned that if you don't take smaller bites, and chew well, your band may slip. Did you go to any classes when you had surgery? This is basis stuff. If you're that hungry, try a Protein drink. You may be one of those people who needs to really stick to liquids for a few days after a fill.

[illinoishusker 0]

Did your dr. talk to you about doing liquids after a fill?

I'd start now for sure, make sure you are taking it easy.

[Cocoabean 430]

Thanks for the advise, The chicken did come up eventually. I did however make the mistake of eating about 2 bites of a banana because i was now hungry. ooops. That was a mistake. Same thing again....

Hi bcarlton, I cannot eat bananas, and I love them. I found it out the hard way, too. I do liquids for 24 hours after a fill then softer foods for another day or two. Getting stuck is no fun at all, that is for sure.

Hope you are feeling better now!

Denise

[bcarlton78 0]

I am feeling so much better and have learned a big lesson. I chew chew chew and chew some more. trying to figure it all out is somewhat difficult and am doing good now. I think the pieces I attempted to eat were to big. I haven't had a problem since then and don't plan on any others.